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SOS Missouri is meeting for the first time in three months this weekend; the goal is to set objectives for the summer.  This group is attempting to develop a strong opposition to Michelle Rhee who is suddenly present in Missouri, trying to push her agenda in the legislature.  These people can do incredible damage to…

Well, it’s about time.  The good news is that everyone can stop wondering if he’ll ever just say what he thinks.  Sure, some people will be upset, but they’re the people who will never vote for Obama anyway.  Those who support the president are going to be pleased that he stepped up and supported something…

The principal of Clayton High School resigned because of her participation on Facebook.  Even worse, her writing was done clandestinely.  One has to wonder how someone in such an excellent educational position could make such a gigantic mistake.  Moreover, there is big news on the SLPS front, where the Turner case has been reversed again,…

None of the recent legislation will probably be passed the way it stands, but it is amazing that Republicans in Congress would pass an extension for low interest rates on student loans by stealing the money from Obama’s health care initiative.  Though flawed, the health care law is aimed at providing a benefit that is…

The latest articles in the NY Times say that it sounds like the Supreme Court will allow Arizona to profile Hispanics.  I guess that’s not too unbelievable given the recent ruling on strip searches.  The court continues to move dramatically to the right, with Anthony Kennedy making the final decisions.  Whatever has pushed him over…

After being off the air for six months as a result of some complicated issues related to public access programming, Showdown and numerous other programs will return to TV in St. Louis.  With the political season about to begin in earnest, there will be many opportunities for the public to participate in local programming in…