Don’t be Confused by Late Promises

We now have the potential for restoring civility and integrity to our political system if we have the will. We have solid progressive proposals that can make us safer, healthier, fiscally responsible and more just — and a willingness by Democrats to work collaboratively with all to ensure the promise of America.

Clean Missouri

Missourians work hard and honestly to support our community and families.  Shouldn’t we expect the same from our elected officials?  Amendment 1 is a good first step to restoring integrity in our legislature.

Holding Open the Door

There ARE good people out there, eager to serve, who are both accessible and responsible; who know our country and state work best when we come together, not wedged apart; who have the character to represent us well.

Cosby and Judge

So, searching for truth has little value to Republicans. Or, they want to avoid showing us what they know, that Brett Kavanaugh has never been the quality of citizen who deserves to be a judge. Meanwhile, good news: Bill Cosby will get chocolate pudding in prison tomorrow.

Reality Check

On a brisk Saturday morning in May 2009 my brother-in-law and I jogged about a third of a mile from where we parked the rented minivan, up the hill to the basketball arena. Up and down the stairs we went until we found family. I looked at the graduation program trying to find my daughter’s name. Then I died.