The sad details surrounding the suicide of Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich continue to emerge. But something is missing in the reporting: the gun
Category: Missouri region
Let the feds be tax collectors for all
In the next few years, two of the biggest potential economic developments in the St. Louis metropolitan area may be a new stadium for
MO State Auditor’s suicide: the anti-Semitism connection
In the aftermath of the tragic suicide of Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich, we all are wondering what could have caused him to do
Everybody knows that it’s all about the votes
I’ve been amused by the not inconsiderable number of individuals who sanctimoniously point out that if people in places like Ferguson, say, don’t like
Republicans haven’t beheaded anyone yet…but
I recently watched a segment on Rachel Maddow’s show about how the US State Department is seriously trying to combat the propaganda ISIS puts
The wacko world of state legislatures: Missouri 2015 edition
It’s crazy time again in Missouri: the opening weeks of the legislative session. This is the time of year when legislators introduce their nutso
This is what no-lobbying-limits looks like
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
Claire McCaskill’s doomed love affair with Keystone XL
Today Claire McCaskill did it. She voted with all Senate Republicans and nine Senate Democrats to pass the House’s Keystone XL authorization. Of course,
“Guns ‘n’ Hoses” needs a name change
At the risk of being labeled a wet blanket, I’d like to lodge a complaint against Gun ‘n’ Hoses. The event is an evening
Dancing with Claire and ghosts of Democrats past
I recently received an email from Senator Claire McCaskill, D-MO, asking for my ideas about Congress’ efforts in the months to come. As Claire