What a study in contrasts. This evening we went to hear Greg Mortenson speak. He’s the innovative humanitarian who has brought education to girls
DOT wants to help you to walk and bike
In March, Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood announced that the government is going to give bicycling and walking the same importance as automobiles in
Europe thinks ahead with super-grid for renewable energy
Nine European nations are banding together to make a $40 billion investment in a forward-thinking, super-grid to supply Europe’s future energy needs. The project
Skimping on Parents as Teachers
Looked at side-by-side, two recent news story create a contradictory picture that underscores the ironic and misguided path educational funding in Missouri is about
Trying to make America more self-sustaining – Part II
Perhaps more importantly, he or she needs to produce “more smartly.” In other words, as a society we must ensure that what is produced meets at least the basic needs of all citizens.
10 surprising things in the health care bill
If you read Gloria Bilchik’s post here on April Fools Day you learned about some hilarious aspects of the health care bill that, well,
Recess revisited
“Playtime is over”, says David Elkind in his March 26 New York Times Op-ed. In a previous post, I wished for the return of
From Ballpark Village to Ballpark “Tillage?”
The eyesore next to the new Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis was supposed to be Ballpark Village, an ambitious, downtown-changing development of restaurants,
Queer the census
For many in the LGBT community, the 2010 census marks the beginning of a not-so-quiet revolution in a push for greater official recognition. Activists
Familiarity breeds affection for government services
Right-wing activists are doing a great job of whipping up anti-government sentiment—mostly based on fear-mongering and misinformation. In fact, however, even the most right-wing