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Is America losing its standing in the world?

1 year 11 months ago
Stephen Wertheim repeats a common sentiment today: the United States has forfeited world opinion by supporting Israel in its war against Hamas. His evidence is a UN vote a couple of weeks ago calling for a "humanitarian truce": Washington is hemorrhaging influence around the world.... Displeasure is not confined to Arab states. In the U.N. ...continue reading "Is America losing its standing in the world?"
Kevin Drum

Clayton police seek gunman in wake of fatal shooting

1 year 11 months ago
In the heart of Clayton, a man's life is abruptly taken, prompting the activation of the Major Case Squad to find the killer. More than a dozen detectives responded to the scene where a man was found dead. The killing sends shockwaves through a neighborhood known for its safety.
Kelley Hoskins

New Israeli Law Makes Consuming ‘Terrorist’ Content A Criminal Offense

1 year 11 months ago
It’s amazing just how much war and conflict can change a country. On October 7th, Hamas blitzed Israel with an attack that was plainly barbaric. Yes, this is a conflict that has been simmering with occasional flashpoints for decades. No, neither side can even begin to claim it has entirely clean hands as a result […]
Dark Helmet

Police Department Seeks Volunteers to Help Reinvigorate Adopt-A-Highway Program

1 year 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department is seeking organizations willing to volunteer for the City’s long-running Adopt-A-Highway program, a public service campaign to help keep area roadsides clean. The City has 13 routes of approximately a mile each that are in the Adopt-A-Highway program. The program is governed by an Illinois law that allows adoption of only those sections of road that are deemed safe for public litter pickup. Several of the City’s routes have been adopted, but Officer Jason Hunter, who oversees the program for Edwardsville, said at least five routes remain available. Any group that wants to do volunteer work is eligible, but all individuals must be at least 18 to participate. Over the years, the effort has included church groups, college organizations, businesses and nonprofit groups. Hunter said participation dropped off in the years since the coronavirus pandemic, but he’s hoping to revitalize the program. “This is an

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