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‘There is nothing that I would change about being trans’: One family’s story of gender affirming care

2 years 7 months ago
What is gender affirming care? As officials and lawmakers seek to restrict it in Missouri, often lost is an explanation of what it entails. STLPR health reporter Sarah Fentem discusses her latest reporting on the facts behind gender affirming care. Susan Halla and her 22-year-old son Joey Borrelli share their experience obtaining gender affirming care at Washington University’s gender clinic — and react to accusations against the clinic by former case manager Jaime Reed.

Techdirt Podcast Episode 349: Link Taxes Are Bad, Canada Edition

2 years 7 months ago
Legacy media operations really, really want tech companies that send them traffic to pay them as well. From Rupert Murdoch’s link tax in Australia to the very bad JCPA in America, these requirements are nonsensical and run directly counter to the core functioning of the internet. Currently, one of the biggest pushes for such a […]
Leigh Beadon

VIDEO: St. Louis Man Struck By Police Car After Shooting At It

2 years 7 months ago
Today the St. Louis County Police Department released video of a February incident when a police chase ended with a suspect opening fire on officers before being struck by an unmarked law enforcement vehicle. The video concerns the events surrounding the arrest of Taiwansley Jackson, 42, who is currently detained in the St. Louis County jail on charges of assault, armed criminal action, resisting arrest by fleeing and unlawful possession of a firearm. Police say the February 22 incident began when officers saw Jackson driving a 2016 Ford Explorer recklessly in Jennings near Jennings Station Road and Halls Ferry.
Ryan Krull

READ: Trump indictment and statement of facts

2 years 7 months ago
Former President Trump appeared in a New York courtroom Tuesday afternoon to hear the charges brought against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and read in court by Judge Juan Merchan. Trump pleaded not guilty to nearly three dozen counts. The indictment, which was announced on Thursday and unsealed on Tuesday, includes charges of falsifying [...]

VIDEO: Snowflake Kid Rock Joins Cancel Culture Crusade Against Bud Light

2 years 7 months ago
Kid Rock had a little fit yesterday when he learned that Anheuser-Busch was standing by its recent partnership with trans activist and influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Bud Light recently enlisted Mulvaney to help the brand connect with consumers (and sent her a can with her face on it to celebrate her first “365 Days of Girlhood") and some snowflakes like Kid Rock are big mad about it. The beer giant isn’t caving to pressure from a mounting Bud Light boycott, though.
Jaime Lees

Bella Thien Hits Big Three-Run Homer To Help CM To 6-4 Win At Edwardsville, Is Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of Month

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Civic Memorial softball shortstop Bella Thien is off to a magnificent start this season, hitting .391 with two home runs and 16 RBIs as the Eagles have gotten off to a 6-1 start. Her second homer of the year came on Apr. 3, when Thien sent a three-run shot over the left field fence to give the Eagles some cushion in what turned out to be a 6-4 win at Edwardsville, which is a signature win for the CM program. For her efforts on the field, Thien has been selected as a Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete of the Month for the Eagles. Thien, who's coached by Lucas Angelo, was ecstatic following her homer and the Eagles' sixth win of the season. "I'm feeling good," Thien said in a postgame interview. "I think it brought my confidence back; I've been struggling a little bit. I think the team really needed this win." Thien doesn't remember the pitch she hit over the left field fence, but just wanted to find some way to get on base and extend the Eagles' lead. "I don't remember

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 7 months ago
This is a guy walking his dog on the road up to Idyllwild. The man's politics may be suspect, but his dog was very sociable. I had my car door open and he almost jumped onto my lap.
Kevin Drum

Edwardsville Police and Fire Departments Urge Residents to Be Prepared for Severe Weather

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – In the wake of damaging weekend storms in the Edwardsville area and throughout Illinois, the Edwardsville Fire and Police Departments are offering tips to help residents prepare for severe weather events. Volatile weather can occur at any time, but spring is often considered the height of the severe weather “season.” In Illinois, the majority of tornadoes have struck between April 1 and June 30, although there have been occurrences during other months in Edwardsville and the rest of the state. An essential step that residents should take is to monitor severe weather alerts, and arrange for emergency notifications via cellphone apps, weather radios or other means, said Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford. This is especially important during storms that hit during overnight hours. Residents are encouraged to sign up for Code RED, which provides customizable alerts in the event of an emergency or critical community event. It’s available through

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Volunteering on The Hill

2 years 7 months ago
With most of us leading busy lives, the idea of volunteering – giving your time and energy to a cause without a financial reward – may seem like an impossible … Continued
The Hill Board

MRH Open House planned April 15: first since 2018

2 years 7 months ago
Maplewood Richmond Heights School District is planning an open house for Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at all of the district’s buildings. It’s the first open house the district has held since 2018. The flyer below is from MRH.
Doug Miner