2008

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…

Last week, the St. Louis Metro Evening Whirl, that fine urban publication which curiously endorsed my candidacy for Committeeman one week only to slam me the next week and which equally curiously features flattering PR…

The City of St. Louis will balance its budget with a tax increase. Sounds like everything Republicans say about our Democratic city is not all untrue. While many different elected officials and editorials spoke out…

Shouldn’t we all be rewarded for listening to all that predictable political rhetoric that is sure to litter tomorrow’s Vice-Presidential debate? Well, our friends at The Beacon have just the thing to put the “fun”…

It’s a miracle! On the third try the Clinton Campaign finalized their eligible delegates to compete in tonight’s congressional district caucuses. On Wednesday some delegate list snafus popped up where Clinton supporters found their names…

St. Louis Public Schools has announced that revisions to the administration’s recommendations for school closings and consolidations will be announced next week. Superintendent Diana Bourisaw will lead two town hall meetings to unveil the recommendations…

State Treasurer candidate Andria Simckes tried to rebut reports that she supported the controversial ballot initiative that seeks to outlaw most forms of affirmative action in Missouri. In an email to supporters and the press…