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There are two scenarios unfolding in Ferguson this morning. And one of them seems to make the case for greater transparency between a community and its police department. Scenario #1 has dominated the headlines for a week. That Michael Brown was the victim of excessive force by a police department [...]
There is a saying going around college campuses these days that pops up in conversations regularly. "Check your Privilege." It is a reminder that a person's perspective is often honed by life experience, a level of stability not marred by hunger, danger or economic peril. It's a way to stop [...]
As a longtime journalist, seeing the looting and rioting in North St. Louis County, I'm reminded sadly of the absolute anarchy and mayhem in the wake of the Rodney King riots in 1992. The Sacramento TV station flew us into Los Angeles within the first 8 hours of the riots [...]
Court Hearing Gay Marriage Arguments From 4 States By AMANDA LEE MYERS Associated Press A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in six gay marriage fights from four states — Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee — in the biggest such session on the issue so far. Three judges [...]
There is no doubt that we are a country divided. I have blogged for three years about the fact that Americans are seeking compromise from our leaders. We want solutions from Congress. No one ever expected the Supreme Court to be the place where laws get negotiated. But that is [...]
Two Americas on Health Care, and Danger of Further Division JULY 23, 2014 Margot Sanger-Katz For decades, the United States has had a fragmented health policy. States called the shots on major elements of how health care and health insurance were financed and regulated. The result: a hodgepodge of coverage [...]
By JO MANNIES The nasty contest for St. Louis County executive got even nastier today when incumbent Democrat Charlie Dooley launched a new TV ad that attacks rival Steve Stenger for a client he represented 14 years ago as a court-ordered attorney in a prostitution case. “Steve Stenger represented [...]
Outside Consultant Will Review UM Sexual Assault Policies By DALE SINGER The University of Missouri system announced Wednesday it is hiring an outside consultant to review the school’s policies and materials concerning sexual assault and mental health services. The move is the latest action in response to the highly publicized [...]
Folks, this is a teachable moment! This is the moment Planned Parenthood has been waiting for. The answer to the inexplicable sacrifice Title X funds get every time a race starts to narrow and a moderate needs to appease the far right. I am wondering if Gloria Borga of CNN [...]
Supreme Court rules against Obama in contraception case By Bill Mears and Tom Cohen, CNN updated 5:54 PM EDT, Mon June 30, 2014 Your video will play in 29 secs STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: White House: Women, not their bosses, should make personal health decisions Conservative justices rule 5-4 in favor [...]