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Filed February 5, 2008 by Antonio French
School board member Bill Purdy and his wife were spotted working the polls at Hodgen Elementary in the 6th Ward, gathering signatures to recall Francis Slay. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
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Filed January 5, 2008 by Antonio French
Best line from tonight’s Republican debate: John McCain to Mitt Romney (referring to Romney’s change in position on several issues over his political career, including abortion, stem cell research, and gay rights): “I agree, you…
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Filed February 3, 2008 by Antonio French
ALABAMAObama - 44%Clinton - 37% ARIZONAClinton - 43%Obama - 41% GEORGIAObama - 47%Clinton - 41% ILLINOISObama - 55%Clinton - 24% MISSOURIClinton - 47%Obama - 41% NEW JERSEYClinton - 46%Obama - 39% NEW YORKClinton - 54%Obama…
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Filed May 28, 2008 by Antonio French
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR0X2Gfdro4 Democrat Kay Barnes’ response: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRATA2ypJ3c
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Filed March 11, 2008 by Danielle Belton
It’s your chance to mingle with the loudest and the proudest of St. Louis’ gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gendered communities and St. Lous Mayor Francis Slay. The St. Louis Pride annual Open House Gala and…
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Filed January 8, 2008 by Antonio French
Will Missouri soon follow the State of New Jersey, which officially apologized for slavery Monday? State Rep. T.D. El-Amin has sponsored a resolution calling for the State of Missouri to apologize for its role in…
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Filed January 1, 2008 by Antonio French
Number of people murdered in the City of St. Louis: 2007 - 138 murdered2006 - 129 murdered2003 - 73 murdered The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is the largest police department in the state. Even…
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Filed February 5, 2008 by Antonio French
In the middle of all this Super Tuesday excitement, the Missouri Senate confirmed the appointment of St. Louis Public Schools czar Rick Sullivan. Governor Matt Blunt, who appointed the real estate developer to lead the…
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Filed February 7, 2008 by Antonio French · 37 archived comments
The following statement comes from the Organization for Black Struggle: “All We Want is Justice!” That was the last statement made by Charles “Cookie” Thorton before he opened fire in Kirkwood City Hall. The tragedy in…
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Filed April 22, 2008 by Antonio French
Can you have a one-man debate? Guess not. After Chris Koster and Margaret Donnelly both bailed out, the Young Dems of Truman State have cancelled their debate. Truman State Young Democrats Press contact: James Lang…
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