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Gov.-elect Jay Nixon today announced his intention to appoint Mr. Kelvin L. Simmons, a Kansas City businessman, as the head of the Office of Administration beginning in January. Mr. Simmons, who has managed multiple state…
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The City of St. Louis once again delivered for the Democratic ticket. From President to Governor to Lt. Gov, city voters proved themselves once again as the most Democratic county in the state. The 6th,…
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http://www.vimeo.com/1039188 Rodney Hubbard
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In today’s New York Times (hat tip to the Arch City Chronicle for first noting it), former Riverfront Times reporter Malcolm Gay pens an article on the City of St. Louis’ ongoing racial problems following…
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The latest in a YWCA Racial Injustice series will tackle a controversial initiative proposed to end Affirmative Action programs in Missouri Tuesday. Fronted by California businessman Ward Connerly, this latest push is part of an…
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Hubbard Campaign Fights Back Against Hypocritical Attacks Robin Wright-Jones and allies criticized for sending mailer that attacks opponent for supporting the same bill that they themselves voted for (St. Louis) – This afternoon, Rodney Hubbard’s…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Â Sorry, the sound’s not so good on the first interview. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
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Reporter Lucas Hudson interviews Mayor Francis Slay in this week’s issue of the Vital VOICE. From Hudson’s intro: The city’s sweltering racial thermometer portends an all-out political meltdown as Mayor Francis Slay was booed right…
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I’m heading to Louisiana today, embedded with the Missouri National Guard troops being sent to the Gulf Coast to aid in the effort. Here are my latest updates via Twitter: Most Commented StoriesStill Cause for…
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