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Sam Alito is a hack

2 years ago
Here is James Fallows: I think this interp is correct. —Thomas gets all the attention. —But Alito is the one who has defined, and utterly discredited, the current court. Both are resentment-driven. But Alito is resentful about ... what, exactly? https://t.co/9RJIs1DEpv — James Fallows (@JamesFallows) May 1, 2023 Alito has always been by far the ...continue reading "Sam Alito is a hack"
Kevin Drum

Nomination deadline approaching for 2023 Most Influential Business Women Awards

2 years ago
The May 14 deadline to make your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's 2023 Most Influential Business Women Awards program is approaching, but there's still time. This program recognizes remarkable women who excel in their careers and make a big impact in their organizations and St. Louis communities. You can submit a nomination by clicking here. READ: Meet the 2022 class of Most Influential Business Women honorees When making a nomination, describe in detail the nominee's career…
Diana Barr

Fresh Produce takes music producers out of the background and into the spotlight

2 years ago
Typically, bands and music groups make stars of the lead singer: the “front man” and spokesperson who gets all the eyes and attention. Most fans don't consider the team of people working behind the scenes to make the music radio-ready — especially those who produce, mix, and master the audio. Music producers are integral to the music-making process. In this encore episode, producer Miya Norfleet explores the Fresh Produce Champions Battle and sits down with emcees, judges, and participants of the competition.

The BoDeans Took a Sold-Out St. Louis Crowd Back in Time

2 years ago
Forty years into it, BoDeans are still on the road. These days, that means that founding member Kurt Neumann is still singing and playing the easy-going rock & roll songs he wrote with BoDeans co-founder Sam Llanas, who is no longer with the band.
Steve Leftridge

U.S. Supreme Court to hear N.J. fishing case that could limit federal agency powers

2 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case from New Jersey commercial fishermen next term that could significantly constrain federal agencies’ rulemaking, the court said Monday. The order announcing the court would hear the case, an appeal from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals initially brought by New Jersey fishing operations that objected to paying for federal […]

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Jacob Fischler

Review: Finale Is a Pleasing Historic Romp About Opera’s Rossini

2 years ago
In its world premiere at the West End Players Guild (733 Union Boulevard, westendplayers.org), the romantic and musically inclined Finale gives audiences an intimate glimpse into the predilections, proclivities and genius of famed operatic composer Gioachino Rossini. Following the structure of a farce, the show is bawdy and comical, with a touch of musicality that helps convey the artist’s unique approach to writing as well as his complicated romantic history.
Tina Farmer

New Pickleball Courts Unveiled With Ribbon-Cutting At Wood River's East End Park

2 years ago
WOOD RIVER - Wood River’s East End Park on 14th Street officially unveiled a new set of pickleball courts to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony late last month. Jason Woody, director of the Wood River Parks and Recreation Department, said this and other park upgrades have been in the works for about a year and a half. “For years, the Parks and Rec Board and us, we’ve been trying to figure out how to get some pickleball courts. It’s not really something we have in this immediate area … and I’m glad we were able to come up with this location,” Woody said, noting its proximity to highways 255 and 143. Woody said the project was partially funded by the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as a Madison County Park Enhancement Program (PEP) grant of $28,000. “I think people are pumped - I mean, we’ve already heard from a lot of people, there’s already been people playing on it,” he said. “I think

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Pictures: Illinois dust storm causes fatal pile-up on I-55

2 years ago
A windstorm in south-central Illinois kicked up clouds of dust Monday, causing numerous crashes, pileups and “multiple fatalities” on Interstate 55, police said. The crashes occurred late in the morning and involved 40 to 60 passenger cars and multiple tractor-trailers, two of which caught fire, Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said. The highway was [...]
Joe Millitzer