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Have liberals moved too far to the left culturally? Is that why we lost in 2024? This is hardly a new dispute. Thomas Frank wrote his seminal exploration of the question, What's the Matter With Kansas? in 2004, back when Democrats were considerably more moderate than they are now. But it seems newly relevant in ...continue reading "The choice between two scary extremes is usually a move to the right"

ALTON — Three individuals were injured in a shooting incident late Friday night at a residence in the 1000 block of Tremont Street in Alton, prompting a multi-agency response from local law enforcement. The Alton Police Department received reports of gunfire around 11:42 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2024. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that three subjects had sustained gunshot wounds while inside the home. The suspects had fled the scene prior to the police's arrival and have not yet been located. Emergency medical personnel from the Alton Fire Department treated the injured individuals at the scene. Two of the victims were subsequently transported to local hospitals for further medical care, while the third was taken to a hospital in the St. Louis area. According to police, none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening. Preliminary investigations indicate that the residence was specifically targeted, suggesting that this was not a random act of violence. The investigation is

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Lefty discourse has suddenly been filled with talk about The Groups—nonprofit organizations that apparently wield enormous veto power over Democratic politicians. Ezra Klein discussed this a couple of days ago with Michael Lind, starting off with an observation about routine opposition to big solar power projects from highly focused groups on the left: KLEIN: When ...continue reading "How much do Democratic politicians fear The Groups?"

In a swaggering press conference at COP29, House Republicans delivered an aggressive message in support of oil, gas, and coal — but kept their options open.

Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Mary & Breit. This new holiday collection from the one and only Mary Engelbreit will feature her brilliant original drawings of […]

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Rep. Justin Sparks’ campaign to supplant House Majority Leader Jonathan Patterson as the next speaker gets buzz on social media, but little support from GOP colleagues.

St. Louis County health officials say current details suggest salad was the source of the illness but a specific ingredient has yet to be identified.