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Filed September 19, 2008 by Antonio French
The Post-Dispatch reports former State Rep. Sherman Parker was declared brain-dead Thursday night after suffering a brain aneurysm. Post your memories and condolences in the comments section. UPDATE: In lieu of flowers or plants, the…
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Filed October 22, 2008 by Antonio French
Wednesday is National Day Against Police Brutality. A local rally will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Poelker Park, across from City Hall at Tucker and Market. The “Tow Local Control BACK to St. Louis!”…
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Filed October 23, 2008 by Antonio French
A recent New York Times/CBS poll found that for the first time, white voters are evenly divided between John McCain and Barack Obama, and Obama is faring better than his party’s recent candidates among that…
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Filed February 19, 2008 by Antonio French
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Filed October 24, 2008 by Antonio French
Amid a growing distrust among her conservative Christian supporters of anything Islamic, Sarah Palin goes on record stating that Republicans and her ticket welcome all Muslims, adding “it is not acceptable in my book” to…
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Filed November 4, 2008 by Antonio French
Problems at north St. Louis County polling places make national news. From CNN: Voters in line at two polling locations in the suburb of Jennings have been experiencing waits of 4 hours or more, according…
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Filed August 26, 2008 by Antonio French
DENVER — Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton and State Auditor Susan Montee headlined today’s breakfast of the Show-Me State’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Montee, an early supporter of Barack Obama, said she was moved…
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Filed January 17, 2008 by Antonio French
Missouri supporters of presidential candidate Barack Obama are taking to the streets this weekend, going door-to-door to get out the vote for the Illinois senator. The statewide canvass will be taking place this Saturday, according…
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Filed September 3, 2008 by Antonio French
We rise before the sun, but not before the rain gusts. The trek to morning chow is a soggy one. I’m soaked. It’s clear that keeping my equipment dry is going to be a challenge.…
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