Hillary Clinton gets far less air time and far fewer column inches in mainstream media coverage than does Donald Trump. And while that’s a
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.
Hillary Clinton speaks up for mental health care equality
Hillary Clinton has just released a plan would treat mental health care with the same priority as physical health care. It’s a well-thought-out, comprehensive
Inane questions undermine poll results
Last night, Rachel Maddow reported that a just-released national poll by liberal-leaning PPP gives Hilllary Clinton the edge against Donald Trump. At first glance,
No limits on campaign contributions in Missouri. Here’s what that looks like.
Missouri is one of only 12 US states that impose no limits on campaign contributions for in-state offices. [In Missouri, we don’t limit gifts
In the 2016 Presidential campaign, money isn’t what it used to be, and consultants are sad
The usual spokespeople for the campaign-industrial complex are saying that Donald Trump’s campaign is “a mess,” “a disaster,” and that he’s not spending enough
Is the Clinton campaign serious about Missouri?
I stopped by the brand new Hillary Clinton campaign HQ in St. Louis yesterday. It’s a small-ish storefront on a busy street in the
Aetna’s exit from Obamacare should make us want Medicare-for-All even more
Aetna has just announced that it will be pulling out of the Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges in 11 of the 15 states where
Can Independent Evan McMullin get on the ballot to stop Trump? A state-by-state chart
There’s a new independent candidate for President in 2016, but can he get on the ballot in time to make a difference?. Evan McMullin
Community college offers “marry-me” cooking class
This fall, “single ladies” interested in ensnaring a man can take a course at St. Louis Community College, listed in the catalogue as “Girls’
A few words about a few words about open carry
I have only a few words to say about how one media outlet talked about open carry at the Republican National Convention. I was