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Republican hissy fit over FBI search is based on . . . absolutely nothing

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Republicans have gone all in on their gigantic hissy fit over the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. In one sense, of course, this isn't surprising: the hissy fit has been the defining characteristic of the Republican Party ever since Newt Gingrich invented it in the '90s and and Fox News perfected it in the aughts. At ...continue reading "Republican hissy fit over FBI search is based on . . . absolutely nothing"
Kevin Drum

Bozarth, Straeffer, Shaw, Display Work for Art Fair

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(This is one in a series of articles with photos and descriptions of entries in the Edwardsville Arts Fair at City Park on September 23-24). EDWARDSVILLE - Alison Bozarth, Amanda Straeffer and Buddy Shaw have art displayed below with comments from them about their work. Artist Name: Amanda Straeffer Location: Fort Branch, IN. Artist Statement: Amanda's work is influenced by her travels with friends and family. She is often inspired by the ocean and her work reflects that influence. Her work intends to instill a sense of peace and tranquility. Artist Name: Buddy Shaw Location: New Bloomfield, MO Artist Statement: Hand-made original designed furniture and art, created with a function equal to form with hopes of becoming family heirlooms. Artist Name: Alison Bozarth Location: St Louis, MO. Artist Statement: None

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St. Louis police associations sue city to block the new civilian oversight law

2 years 11 months ago

Three St. Louis police organizations have filed a lawsuit against the city to block a law expanding civilian oversight of the police.ย  The law, which was approved by the St. Louis Board of Alderman last month and signed last week by Mayor Tishaura Jones, would create the Division of Civilian Oversight.ย Over the next year, the […]

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Rebecca Rivas

It Takes A Village Of Third Party Surveillance Tech Providers To Raise A Child

2 years 11 months ago
As surveillance tech has become cheaper, it has become ubiquitous. Lots of people believe they can solve education-related problems, and most frequently their “solutions” involve tech replacing people and AI replacing common sense. Even before the COVID pandemic forced most students to engage in studies remotely, human problems were being addressed with inhuman, error-prone tech. […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: The 2022 Data-Driven Decisions Bundle

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The 2022 Data-Driven Decisions Course Series is designed to help you become a data expert. The courses are self-paced and interactive, so you can begin right away. This data-driven bundle takes you through the step-by-step process of creating, manipulating, and analyzing data. Master data and make better, smarter decisions. It’s on sale for $49. Note: […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana this November election

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Missouri voters will decide this November whether to legalize recreational marijuana, four years after they first approved the drug for medicinal use. Secretary of State John Ashcroft announced Tuesday an initiative petition to put the question before voters received 203,551 valid signatures across six Congressional districts โ€” barely overcoming the minimum threshold in two Congressional […]

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Tessa Weinberg

Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize recreational pot

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Missouri's secretary of state on Tuesday said that the state's voters in November will be asked whether to legalize recreational marijuana for those age 21 and older. That's because an initiative petition gathered enough signatures to make the ballot, Ashcroft's office said. Under the proposed amendment to the state constitution: The state's prohibitions on purchasing, possessing, consuming, using, delivering, manufacturing and selling marijuana for personal use would be removed for those overโ€ฆ
Jacob Kirn

Bench/Plaque Dedicated: Marvin "Preach" Webb Will Never Be Forgotten In Edwardsville

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SEE VIDEO: EDWARDSVILLE - Marvin “Preach” Webb will never be forgotten in the City of Edwardsville. On Friday, Preach had a bench featuring a plaque inscribed in his honor dedicated to him with a strong group of family and friends in attendance. City officials believe the bench and plaque will be a lasting tribute to the life of the beloved goodwill ambassador who died at age 86 in June. The bench is located in Edwardsville on the sidewalk on North Main Street, between the Madison County Government Building (near the Preach on Main Plaque) and Restore Décor (223 North Main Street). Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy said the community had so much love and respect for Preach. “He represented us with kindness, his caring ways and was always most helpful to everyone,” the mayor said. “He always touched our city and he was our goodwill ambassador. He was also an avid sports fan, and always cheered on our local teams. He was a spiritual man and love

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