For me, 2017 has been marred with the knowledge that it ushers in the era of Trump. The incoming administration has promised to push
Category: Activism
How do you stop a demagogue? No easy answers
Now that the Electoral College has failed—not unexpectedly—in its wished-for mission to stop a demagogue from becoming President of the United States, we need
Here’s my letter to Electors: Now it’s your turn
I’ve just sent the following letter to all 10 of Missouri’s presidential Electors. Missouri is so deep, deep red that I doubt that I’ll
Contact your MO Electoral College members now: Here’s how
One way to stop Donald Trump from taking office is to block him in the Electoral College. Sure, it’s a long shot, but we
Call Jason Chaffetz now: (202) 225-7751 or (801) 851-2500
For all of us who are still stunned and numbed by the results of the 2016 presidential election, it’s time to pull our heads
Where does Claire McCaskill stand on Paul Ryan’s plan for Medicare?
TPM’s checklist of those who support or oppose House Speaker Paul Ryan’s phaseout of Medicare has been updated to show that Claire McCaskill is
The hypocrisy of protesting about peaceful protests
It is amazing to see Trump voters complaining about peaceful protests. How many of them were silent when Trump spewed his hatred, and encouraged
America’s lawn culture vs. my weed-friendly, no-Round-Up protest
Poa pratensis. Most of us know it as Kentucky bluegrass. It’s the tiny seed that feeds America’s obsession with the great trans-continental lawn. Is
Diaper Banks: How Congressional disdain for poor people makes them necessary
I’m sad to report that it’s Diaper Need Awareness Week here in St. Louis, and across the country–a program promoted by the National Diaper
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