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Which Missouri ballot measures passed?

2 years 7 months ago
Expanding the state treasurer's investment options, legalizing marijuana, giving the Missouri National Guard its own department, increasing funding for the Kansas City Police Department, and the matter of a new constitutional convention were on the ballot for voters across the state.
Kevin S. Held

Ad-Based Netflix Arrives, But It’s A Bit Of A Mess

2 years 7 months ago
After years of explosive growth, Netflix lost nearly a million subscribers between April and July of this year. In part due to new competition in streaming, but also because Netflix executives are stuck in this auto-cannibalism loop; sacrificing what’s popular about the service (affordability, no ads, few weird restrictions, decent content) to feed Wall Street’s insatiable […]
Karl Bode

St.Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Makes Comments About Sam Page and Megan Green Victories in St. Louis Races

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Mayor Tishaura O. Jones regarding County Executive Sam Page's re-election victory: "Government works best when we work together. St. Louis City-County collaboration has never been stronger, and I will continue to work alongside County Executive Page to improve our region for everyone." Mayor Tishaura O. Jones regarding Ald. Megan Green's victory in the race for President of the Board of Aldermen: "Today, St. Louis chose collaboration over confrontation. St. Louis chose progress over the status quo. I’ve worked alongside Megan Green for many years and appreciate her dedication to addressing the root causes of the problems facing our city, not just the symptoms. Together, we can work to reimagine public safety, invest our federal resources to make change St. Louisans can feel, and reform the development incentive process her predecessor exploited for personal gain. "Congratulations to Megan on becoming the first woman elected President of the Board of Aldermen.

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Drop Everything

2 years 7 months ago

Drop Everything is a collection of artwork that explores the history of the bathhouse within the queer community and its role as a cruising ground for gay men.   Utilizing

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Rachel Huffman

Jean Shin: Home Base

2 years 7 months ago

New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and installations transform familiar objects into

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Patrick

Undone by Crazy Uncles

2 years 7 months ago
With candidates who personified the Republicans’ lunatic rage, the GOP’s midterm hopes were unceremoniously dashed.
Harold Meyerson

Eric Schmitt Vows to Be a 'Fighter' Against Biden in Victory Speech

2 years 7 months ago
In his victory speech last night, the now Senator-elect Eric Schmitt toggled between two personas: one of a gracious victor surrounded by family and friends; the other of a pugilist who would arrive in Washington, D.C., in January ready to do battle with the Biden administration. After being introduced by his cousin as Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" played, Schmitt took the podium and said that his win was "a message to Joe Biden that enough is enough. We want our country back."
Ryan Krull