2007

The group representing African-Americans in the St. Louis Fire Department today called on Mayor Francis Slay to address the issues of their members — which account for 44% of the department — and no longer…

BREAKING NEWS A source tells PubDef that Gov. Matt Blunt is going to veto HB 327, the contoversial bill containing a $100 million land assemblage tax credit, within the hour. UPDATE: It’s done. Here’s the…

You may have seen his “I Have a Dream” speech before, but watch it again now if only to marvel at how great of an orator Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was, and how large…

Comptroller Darlene Green and License Collector Mike McMillan were among the estimated 350 people who attended a “Unity Rally” yesterday organized by Citizens to Recall Francis G. Slay. State Representative Jamilah Nasheed, who has been…

The candidates on how they would get more minorities involved in the 6th Ward Democratic Organization… On the Board of E&A and our “weak mayor” form of government… On Rev. Larry Rice and the homeless…

St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Diana Bourisaw recently announced the hiring of three principals to head the district’s new alternative schools. SLPS will launch a new K-12 initiative, designed specifically for disruptive students, at the…

Michael Moore’s latest documentary, Sicko, comes out today. A critical look at America’s failure to provide for the health and welfare of its people, the film has received praise from both sides of the political…

State Rep. Rodney Hubbard*, a candidate for the 5th District state senate seat soon to be vacated by the term-limited Sen. Maida Coleman, is holding one of the largest political fundraisers of the year this…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) announced today his support for State Representative Rodney Hubbard for State Senate. Citing Hubbard’s experience and proven leadership, Congressman Clay, a former state senator himself, said…