Missouri Governor Eric Greitens loves to show off his Navy-Seal skills for maximum political effect. You may recall that he blasted off his campaign
Author: Gloria Shur Bilchik
Gloria Shur Bilchik is a freelance writer and community volunteer in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the editor of Occasional Planet. She views the preservation of democratic values and progressive programs as vital to making the US a humane, livable place for her children and grandchildren.
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Trump’s Mexico call: The Art of the Desperate Appeal
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Kelli Dunaway challenging Ann Wagner: First impressions
Kelli Dunaway introduced herself to a small, informal group of progressive-minded Democrats last week and, as she told her jaw-dropping origin story, made a
56 generals and admirals sign statement opposing Trump’s transgender ban
When Donald Trump announced via Twitter that he was banning transgender people from military service, 56 retired generals and admirals said, “No, sir.” Their
DEA says “no” to Trump’s remarks on rough treatment of suspects
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