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11 Reasons to Visit the Missouri Historical Society Before the End of the Year

1 year 11 months ago
From a multiday Día de los Muertos festival to the family favorite Winter Getaway series, the next two months are packed with opportunities to celebrate, learn, and engage at the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and the Library & Research Center. Here are 11 reasons to visit the Missouri Historical Society before ringing …
Brittany Krewson

The economic impact of the Gaza war is probably tiny

1 year 11 months ago
From the New York Times: Fears that Israel’s expanding military operations in Gaza could escalate into a regional conflict are clouding the global economy’s outlook, threatening to dampen growth and reignite a rise in energy and food prices. ....“This is the first time that we’ve had two energy shocks at the same time,” said Indermit ...continue reading "The economic impact of the Gaza war is probably tiny"
Kevin Drum

Corrupt LA Cops Saddle The City With More Lost Convictions

1 year 11 months ago
The LAPD’s handling of gang violence hasn’t gone well. For years, gang task forces roamed the city, violating rights repeatedly. Adding insult to these injuries, the city spent millions funding a predictive policing program that did little more than encourage biased policing. Then there’s the LAPD’s gang database, a horrendous mess filled with people designated […]
Tim Cushing