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“Pony Up”: Groups Call on Safe Dems to Put their Money Where their Mouths Are

Filed October 25, 2006 by Antonio French

Two liberal websites are asking their readers to demand their Democratic members of Congress who are all but assured re-election to give some of their campaign money to Democrats in close contests. MoveOn.org and MyDD.com…

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O’Brien’s Channel 5 Interview

Filed November 28, 2006 by Antonio French · 7 archived comments

KSDK Channel 5 reporter Leisa Zigman interviewed St. Louis School Board President Veronica O'Brien. 7 Comments: Anonymous said... Thanks, Veronica, for playing both the race and the sex card in your interview. Of course, people…

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MAP Scores: Much Work Ahead for SLPS

Filed September 1, 2006 by Antonio French · 34 archived comments

The first thing to make note of about this year's Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test scores is that the grading is different. Instead of the usual five Achievement Level categories (Step 1, Progressing, Nearing Proficient,…

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Work Halted On Public School Sports Stadium

Filed January 21, 2006 by Peter Downs · 1 archived comment

by Peter DownsJanuary 18, 2006 -- An ambitious private plan to build a sports stadium to serve St. Louis Public Schools and St. Louis City residents has ground to halt.The Community Stadium Project, the nonprofit…

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VIDEO: Preview of The Showdown

Filed September 27, 2006 by Antonio French

Coming soon to a touch screen near you? Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net

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Did Carter Want to Run Too?

Filed September 27, 2006 by Antonio French

Rumors breed rumors. In the days since the local blogosphere has been discussing a possible challenge to Aldermanic Pres. Jim Shrewsbury from 6th Ward Ald. Lewis Reed, another rumor has been circulating about a second…

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