Comedian Sarah Silverman makes a plea to young Jewish Americans to help sway the important Florida electorate as only they can. Definitely less vulgar than her Emmy-nominated “I’m Fucking Matt Damon” song, but still sure…

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Blagojevich Backpedals in State of the State

Filed February 21, 2008 by Jackson Foote

Amidst a budget shortfall and cries of mismanagement from both parties, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich backpedaled from some of his earlier proposals in his State of the State Address before the General Assembly Wednesday. Taxes…

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April Ford-Griffin: The Fashionista of the Fifth

Filed March 21, 2008 by Danielle Belton · 3 archived comments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE9usq2jHhI Alderwoman April Ford Griffin, 38, of St. Louis’ Fifth Ward likes things a little colorful or daringly draped in animal print, but being a civil servant for 11-and-a-half years means less flash and setting…

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Videos from the 8th Ward Endorsement Meeting

Filed July 17, 2008 by Antonio French

State Senate candidate Rodney Hubbard… Attorney General candidate Jeff Harris… State Rep candidates Tishaura Jones and April Harris… April Harris, Jeff Harris, Rodney Hubbard, Tishaura Jones

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Slay announces first endorsement

Filed October 9, 2008 by Antonio French

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay is raising money and pressing for endorsements five months before his primary election like his political life depended on it — and it may. Slay, who in recent weeks has…

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