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.
Embarrassing Reality
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 …
Missouri Benefit Programs Shrink Again In April
The calculated dismantling of Missouri’s benefit programs for struggling citizens continued in April 2019. ► The total number of Missourians on Temporary Assistance is down 15.7% from April 2018. ► The number of Missourians Enrolled on MO HealthNet dropped by Read More …
One Way Technology
I ordered wrong. Bopping about the region, my wife and I stopped for ‘food as fuel.’ As we often do, I ordered a ‘combo meal’ with an extra sandwich and discount drink (since neither of us needs a full order 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.