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Internet sales tax: A dilemma of logic for Republicans
Republican tax-reform dogma is under fire. On what has become known as “Cyber Monday,” the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling
Elizabeth Warren confronts Wall Street Democrats
Recently, Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech from the floor of the Senate. Her purpose was to condemn Obama’s “Grand Bargain” proposal to use a
Boeing’s corporate-extortion scheme, Missouri edition
In an earlier post on the way that Missouri politicos are tripping over themselves to try to lure Boeing away from Washington, I noted that
What to expect when you’re expecting
By Sarah Casteel, Clayton High School senior, St. Louis MO While our society still faces sex-based workplace discrimination — clearly most often targeted at
The sad saga of Missouri’s “Free to Pollute” bill
Polluting businesses use their money and influence to pass terrible legislation that goes against the interest of Missourians. Few bills demonstrate this fact more
Our twisted nation
One of the property owners along the county road I drive into town flies an American flag high on a bluff. I love seeing
Marching on Washington: Then and now
You’re at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in August, 1963. In November, 1967, you’re on the Mall in Washington petitioning the
It’s Washington’s turn to learn from baseball
From time to time, Congress has involved itself in the world of baseball. Now it’s time for Congress to look at baseball for a
Rush Holt, New Jersey progressive running for Senate, backs single payer
Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), considered by many to be one of the smartest members of Congress, is running for New Jersey’s open senate seat