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Author: Claire Shackleford

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Our Newest Challenge in Space: Privatizing the Delivery and Return of Human Beings

January 2, 2020 Claire Shackleford Environment, Infrastructure, Science, Technology Leave a comment

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which was the first time man walked on the moon. December 11th, 1972 was the last time that man set foot on the moon. This means that it has been over 45 years since man last walked on the moon.

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Cultural sensitivity at colleges: Separate but equal again?

August 23, 2019 Claire Shackleford Civil Rights, Education, Uncategorized Leave a comment

College campuses are supposed to be places where students can grow intellectually, while also feeling comfortable enough to share their beliefs and opinions. However,

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St. Louis public transportation needs to get on track

September 25, 2018 Claire Shackleford Cities, Consumer issues, Illinois/Midwest, St. Louis, Transportation Leave a comment

Gooey butter cake, the Gateway Arch, the Cardinals, and telling jokes on Halloween. There is no doubt that all of these things remind you

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A new book by Arthur Lieber. Political Introverts: How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics.  Buy it here.

Gloria Shur Bilchik’s new book, Election Insiders: Behind the scenes with the people who make your vote count. Kindle edition now available at Amazon.

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