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In partial–and only partial–defense of Brian Williams

February 9, 2015 Arthur Lieber Ethics, Media One comment

Brian Williams may be about to lose his position as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. It is now clear that he

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This is what no-lobbying-limits looks like

February 3, 2015 Gloria Shur Bilchik Ethics, Missouri region, Politics, States One comment

What would happen if a state lifted all limits on lobbying gifts and campaign contributions? Ask Missouri. It’s the only state that imposes no

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Rooting for the grand juror in his lawsuit vs. Bob McCulloch

January 6, 2015 Gloria Shur Bilchik Civil Rights, Courts, Ethics, Ferguson, Legal issues/Law, Missouri region Leave a comment

A member of the Darren Wilson grand jury is suing St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch, claiming that McCulloch publicly mis-characterized the grand

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An honest way to prevent unrest in Ferguson: Do the right thing

November 7, 2014 Arthur Lieber Courts, Crime/Violence, Ethics, Ferguson, Justice, Public safety One comment

There is justifiable concern about an outbreak of violence in Ferguson once the Grand Jury announces whether or not it is issuing an indictment

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Survey asks: What’s your social-conscience quotient?

June 5, 2014 Renee Shur Ethics, Ideas Leave a comment

The 2014 mid-term elections are approximately five months away. And with that time frame, it’s not surprising that there’s a horde of survey-conducting companies

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Fear works

February 4, 2014 Susan Cunningham Economy, Employment, Ethics Leave a comment

American workers are afraid of losing their jobs.  That’s obvious.  I have a step-granddaughter who worked part time at a gas station/convenience store in

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Chris Christie: A gift to political cartoonists

January 30, 2014 Gloria Shur Bilchik Campaigns, Cities, Corruption, Ethics, Media, People, Politics, States Leave a comment

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s highly publicized political woes are creating an economic and artistic surge for political cartoonists. Here’s a gallery of cartoons satirizing

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Advice to Christie: It’s always the cover-up

January 17, 2014 Arthur Lieber 2016 Election, Corruption, Ethics, Media, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

First we heard James Carville, one of President Clinton’s closest political advisors, who said, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Now, with a clearer vision of

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What Ryan Braun taught me about Chris Christie

January 16, 2014 Arthur Lieber 2016 Election, Campaigns, Corruption, Ethics, Government, Infrastructure, Public safety, Sports Leave a comment

There was a time when I might have believed Chris Christie’s denials. I guess it’s still possible that he’s telling the truth, but I

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Old-school communications might have saved Chris Christie a lot of embarrassment

January 15, 2014 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2016 Election, Cities, Corruption, Ethics, Government, People, Politics, States, Transportation Leave a comment

It took exactly one, tersely worded email to blow the lid off Chris Christie’s “Bridge-gate” scandal. The now infamous “Time for some traffic problems

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