Most of us have worked for at least one bad employer. I remember one boss who talked about herself in third person. Another never paid me earned commissions. The court case proved they never intended to pay me, or others. Read More …
Category: Issues
Community Issues
Embarrassing Reality
True, most every cop will deny targeting old white people to offset embarrassing data. Yet pulling over more white folk is easier than changing perceptions, prejudice and tradition.
Stealing From Old People
I knew it happens but I’m still amazed at how many systematically steal money from senior citizens. For the past few years I’ve served as Conservator for an elderly friend with health issues. That means I pay his bills and Read More …
WCD May 2019 Meeting and Legislative Report
The West County Democrats hosted Pulitzer Prize winner, Tony Messenger of the St. Louis Post Dispatch at our May meeting. Tony spoke on a range of issues that affect our State and the St. Louis region.
A Few Days In Washington Part 3
As in St. Louis, local government points the homeless towards programs which may help but, come night fall, most folks are on their own. If they are already homeless, few resources are expended on them. Attention is focused on preserving housing opportunities for those with homes.
A Few Days In Washington Part 2
The afternoon before leaving for Washington I went to my local bank and got a nice handful of cash. I figured we could charge our visit to Monticello, all the hotel costs and our nicer meals but we had tickets Read More …