2008

With the eyes of the world falling on St. Louis tomorrow for the first and only Vice-Presidential debate of 2008, those that can’t get into the debate are looking for a place to watch it.…

The Columbia Tribune reports that former Sen. John Edwards will be in St. Louis Saturday at the Carpenters’ District Council headquarters at 9:15 A.M. The Tribune also reports that Sen. Barack Obama “said yesterday in…

ENGLAND AIR BASE, LOUISIANA — Hurricane Gustav has left many people and businesses without electricity, even days after its Category 5 winds blew through Louisiana. Several gas stations are either without gasoline or without the…

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,…

Sixth Ward Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett is featured in next month’s Ebony magazine as one their “30 Young Leaders on the Rise.” “I am thrilled to be honored,” said Triplett, who is 27. “I look…

Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest chess players in history, has died. He was 64. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net Related StoriesSherman Parker Dies at 37 (25)Clay on the Death of Stephanie…

After waiting for more than three hours, the gymnasium which held thousands of Hillary Clinton supporters erupted in cheers as Bill and Hillary Clinton finally arrived at McCluer North High School. Here’s her full 30-minute…

Like the new look? Well, don’t get used to it. PubDef is changing. As the site approaches its 3rd anniversary, we’re going to be going in a… “new direction” very soon. On October 1st, look…

I’ve been slammed this week with other work so I apologize for letting this slip pass me, because this is a very big deal. KWMU reports: The Missouri Board of Education has voted unanimously to…