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Bill blocking Medicaid money from going to Planned Parenthood advances in Missouri House

2 years 6 months ago

A Republican-backed bill seeking to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri won initial approval in the state House Wednesday, despite pleas from Democrats to continue giving patients a broader choice of providers. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Cody Smith of Carthage, would make it illegal for any public funds, including Medicaid […]

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Anna Spoerre

My co-worker wrote a memoir about dogs that helped me grieve

2 years 6 months ago
STLPR politics editor Fred Ehrlich, in 2022, wrote a memoir about his life with dogs. A few weeks ago, he gifted that book to producer Aaron Doerr, who was grieving the loss of his dog, Tallis. In this episode of “St Louis on the Air,” we talk about the close bonds we have with our pets and the healing that comes with saying goodbye.

Justin Trudeau Rightly Points Out That Internet Porn Licenses Are A Dumb Fucking Idea; But He Still Supports Internet Censorship Bill

2 years 6 months ago
With the UK moving forward with its plans for an online “porn license” for anyone to view adult content online, and with various state legislatures pushing to effectively require the same in the US, this dumb and counterproductive idea is proving quite popular among the political class. Thankfully, not in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin […]
Mike Masnick

“Company” playing the Fabulous Fox Theater until March 10

2 years 6 months ago

“Company” Makes Us Realize the Importance of Relationships by Pat Lindsey     “Company” stole the hearts of the Broadway critics after its latest revival. It was rewarded with five Tony awards in 2022 and given superlatives such as, “sophisticated, silly, intimate, and funny as hell.” That love affair was magnified by the music and lyrics […]

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McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

2 years 6 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate, the chamber [...]
MICHAEL TACKETT, Associated Press