Legislative Report November 11, 2018 Federal Items: Democrats will control the House – beginning in January. November and December promise a dangerous lame duck session. Among the items Congress must consider… ► A budget deal to avoid a government shutdown Read More …
Category: State and Local Issues
Extravagant Ice
With this election over, in the few days before ads for the 2020 candidates hit, let’s take a look at a bi-partisan issue confronting Missourians: extravagant ice costs.
Dining with friends a few days ago at a nice west county bar and grill I ordered a double Jameson’s Irish Whiskey “on the rocks.” Their idea of “double” fell short of mine. More disconcerting was a charge on the bill, right below the Jameson’s, of $1.50 for “rocks.”
This was the second time in recent months I found ice as a surcharge item, though the first came at a white table cloth place which also hit me up for “extra bread.”
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.
Voting for Common Sense
As we speak, there is a broad initiative by the Missouri Democratic Party to reach these areas, to communicate with these populations better and field great candidates for office across the state. Until that effort gets traction, (and until we can eliminate the corrupting influence of out-state money) we need to drive adoption of proposals that can appeal to all Missourians. There are a few on the ballot in November that should be common sense for any citizen of our state.
How to Succeed
Imagine it’s 1995 and you’re a high school senior in one of the medium places amid a sea of struggling rural with a dream of leading a multi-billion dollar health care organization. You can work hard in college, earning bachelor’s Read More …
Paywall Censorship
The alt-right world thrives on free sites. Free from paywalls, free from reality. They proudly share their “news.” The fight for reality must be fought every day, every minute. Those of us trying to shine a light on truth get hobbled when objective information hides behind barriers. Yes, news is a business…All the ads cluttering even paywalled sites reinforces that fact. Organizations which can’t make money can’t report.