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Former President Obama Is Reasonably Concerned About Disinformation, But Still Doesn’t Have Much In The Way Of Solutions

2 years 9 months ago
On Thursday, former President Barack Obama gave a speech at Stanford University talking about “Challenges to Democracy in the Digital Information Realm.” It’s worth watching, even if I have some issues with it. My very short summary is that he’s much more willing than most of the pundit class to grapple with the nuances and […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The 2022 Complete Raspberry Pi And Arduino Developer Bundle

2 years 9 months ago
The 2022 Complete Raspberry Pi and Arduino Developer Bundle has 9 courses to teach you everything you need to know to start creating your own projects. Courses cover Linux, C++, Python 3, ROS, and more. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures and hands-on projects. The bundle is on sale for $40. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store […]
Gretchen Heckmann

What Happened to the Hammer and Sickle Art Piece on Cherokee Street?

2 years 9 months ago
"Art installation missing," read the subject line of a tip the RFT received this week. "The hammer and sickle sculpture is missing from 2732 Cherokee Street," continued the email, concluding: "Solve this mystery lol." Spoiler alert, we didn't, but we were intrigued.
Ben Westhoff

Working Out Equity in City Parks

2 years 9 months ago
A fitness gear seizure in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park shows that city officials have miles to go to create and support welcoming spaces for all residents.
Gabrielle Gurley

NEA President Becky Pringle Visits Both East Elementary and Collinsville High

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON – National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle visited Collinsville High School on Thursday and will visit East Elementary School in Alton on Friday as part of four locations in Illinois as part of her Joy, Justice and Excellence tour, talking to members about their concerns, challenges and successes during this school year and throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022, Pringle will make a stop at East Elementary School (1035 Washington Ave., Alton). She will meet with members and see a showcase garden where the students learn to plan, plant and maintain both kitchen and landscaped gardens. Pringle visited Collinsville High School (2201 South Morrison Avenue, Collinsville) on Thursday. The National Education Association (NEA) President Pringle today visited staff and students at Collinsville High School as part of her national Joy, Justice and Excellence tour to meet with NEA members across the country and hear

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Public Meeting on May 4 for I-270 Bridge Replacement, Riverview Drive Modifications

2 years 9 months ago

This article originally ran in The Telegraph on April 20, 2022.  A public meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of the Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks Bridge and related changes near Riverfront Drive in Missouri is set for May 4 in Granite City. The bridge replacement and Riverfront Drive improvements are a part of a larger project by the Illinois […]

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Jerry Vallely