The Thursday before Thanksgiving I watched the dawn from the center lane of Bowles Avenue at Highway 141: Old Newsboys Day. The next day I noticed Toys For Tots banners in front of a bank on Telegraph Road. Very early Read More …
Category: Issues
Community Issues
Ann Wagner Creates Fake News
Why let facts get in the way of a good conspiracy story… Before Halloween, Rep. Ann Wagner (R – MO) sent out this Tweet: Ann WagnerVerified account @AnnLWagner Oct 25 @AnnLWagner I refuse to stand by as Satanists challenge the Read More …
Cruelty Camouflaged By Hypocrisy
First, the obvious: the current House tax cut (let’s not lie and call it “reform”) will change before it gets a floor vote. And, the Senate’s plan will differ substantially from that House version. Still, it’s not too early to Read More …
World Food Day 2017: “The Great Unravelling”
Today, Marianne will pack her life into her purse and visit the food pantry. Like many working folks – even those who get food stamps – she needs more food than she can afford for her and her son. On Read More …
“The Battle to Preserve Public Education in Missouri” – WCD FOCUS October Meeting
A panel of passionate advocates for publication presented “The Battle to Preserve Public Education in Missouri” at the WCD FOCUS meeting on October 11, 2017. The panel, speaking to a full house at the United Food and Cafeteria Workers Union Read More …
WCD Focus 2018
WCD FOCUS 2018 Progressives Working For Change FOCUS 2018 is a series of evening sessions dedicated to information and action on critical topics. Sessions are open to all working for change. Thursday, October 11, 6:00 p.m. Panel: Preserving Public Education Read More …