Missouri

trump tweets June 29, 2020

Trump Retweets Video of White Couple Pointing Guns at ProtestersJust a day after he boosted a clip of a supporter shouting “white power.”

By Adam K. Raymond

games Aug. 14, 2019

Dabo Swinney Is College Football’s Real Evil VillainHe’s everything wrong with college football.

By Will Leitch

ferguson Aug. 7, 2019

5 Years After Ferguson, Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops Have Gotten WorseA big problem driving the 2014 unrest was black motorists getting stopped disproportionately. The gap between them and white motorists is now wider.

By Zak Cheney-Rice

Aug. 7, 2018

Labor Gets Big Win in Missouri on Right-to-Work LawIn a conservative, Republican-controlled state, voters rejected a law designed to starve unions.

By Ed Kilgore

Aug. 7, 2018

Labor Fights Back in Missouri With Initiative to Overturn Right-to-Work LawAfter a series of setbacks, including a Supreme Court decision hammering public-sector unions, labor has a chance for a rare win to regain momentum.

By Ed Kilgore

May 29, 2018

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens Resigns Over Sex and Corruption ScandalsAfter a meteoric political career marked by hubris and self-righteousness, Republican Greitens departs before he can be impeached or imprisoned.

By Ed Kilgore

scandals May 14, 2018

Greitens Declares ‘Great Victory’ Over Dropped Charge, Still Faces ImpeachmentThe Missouri governor may be charged again for allegedly taking a nude photo without his lover’s permission, and lawmakers could vote to remove him.

By Margaret Hartmann

May 2, 2018

Another Day, Another Set of Scandalous Claims Against Missouri Governor GreitensGreitens was already facing calls to resign over a sex scandal. Now he’s been accused of illegally using his charity’s donor list and lying about it.

By Ed Kilgore

scandals Apr. 18, 2018

After Top Republicans Abandon Him, Missouri Governor Greitens Refuses to ResignFellow Republicans called for his impeachment after new allegations of criminal wrongdoing.

By Margaret Hartmann

Apr. 17, 2018

Missouri’s Attorney General Recommends More Charges for Governor GreitensThe Missouri governor’s already on trial for felony violation of privacy. Now the state’s attorney general is recommending campaign-finance charges.

By Ed Kilgore

Apr. 13, 2018

Missouri Governor Greitens Is Going Down Kicking and ScreamingThe Republican is facing a criminal trial, possible impeachment, and growing calls from his own party for his resignation.

By Ed Kilgore

scandals Apr. 12, 2018

Woman Accuses Missouri Governor Greitens of Violent, Nonconsensual Sex ActsThe Republican governor denied a legislative report’s appalling allegations, claiming he’s the victim of a “witch hunt” just like Trump.

By Margaret Hartmann

Feb. 26, 2018

Roy Moore Back in Action With Endorsement of Feminist-Hating Missouri CandidateIf there’s any Senate candidate out there who is following Moore’s twisted path, it’s probably Courtland Sykes.

By Ed Kilgore

Feb. 8, 2018

The Coming Democratic Wave May Be Smaller Than ExpectedThere are good signs for Republicans that show a Democratic “wave” is no longer certain, but in the end turnout patterns could matter most.

By Ed Kilgore

Feb. 7, 2018

Democrats Just Flipped Their 35th State Legislative SeatRepublicans are gaining in the polls, but Democrats keep wildly overperforming in special elections.

By Eric Levitz

Feb. 1, 2018

Josh Hawley Goes Off the Deep End on the Sexual Revolution and Human TraffickingThe main difference between today’s GOP Senate candidate in Missouri and the hapless Todd Akin is some Ivy League polish.

By Ed Kilgore

scandals Jan. 11, 2018

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens Admits Affair, Denies He Threatened BlackmailIn a recorded conversation, a woman claims he took a nude photo without her consent, and threatened to publicize it if she exposed their affair.

By Margaret Hartmann

Oct. 18, 2016

Despite Close Race, Democrats Stop Spending Against Rubio in FloridaThe DSCC cancels $6 million in ad reservations, leaving Democratic Senate candidate Patrick Murphy on his own down the homestretch.

By Eric Levitz

Sept. 16, 2016

In Missouri, People No Longer Need a Permit to Carry a Concealed FirearmState Republicans overrode a gubernatorial veto to pass the gun law.

By Jen Kirby

early and often Mar. 17, 2016

Hillary Clinton Has Officially Won the Missouri PrimaryBernie Sanders waived his right to a recount “to save the taxpayers … some money.”

By Jonah Shepp

Jan. 7, 2016

Missouri Bill Calls Sex Between Lobbyists and Lawmakers a ‘Gift’One: Cut a hole in a box. Two: Register as a lobbyist in Missouri.

By Claire Landsbaum

campus protests Nov. 9, 2015

University of Missouri President ResignsFootball players were on strike, and faculty members had staged a “teach-in.”

By Chas Danner and Jaime Fuller

ferguson Feb. 19, 2015

Justice Department May Sue Ferguson Police Over Racial BiasUnless the department agrees to make changes.

By Margaret Hartmann

missouri Dec. 24, 2014

Police Officer Kills Armed Teen Near FergusonJust two miles from the suburb where Michael Brown was killed.

By Katie Zavadski

ferguson Nov. 18, 2014

Ferguson Corrections Officer Allegedly Raped a Pregnant Woman in JailAfter she was pulled over for having expired license plates.

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Nov. 17, 2014

Missouri Governor Declares State of Emergency Consider the tone set.

By Caroline Bankoff

ferguson Sept. 24, 2014

Fresh Protests in Ferguson After Burning of Michael Brown MemorialThe familiar scene ended with the arrest of at least three protesters.

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 29, 2014

Missouri Police Sued for $40 Million Over Ferguson ProtestsMore are expected to join the suit.

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 22, 2014

Peace Holds in Ferguson for a Second Night“People know the president is watching.”

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 21, 2014

Ferguson Now Calm Enough to Do Without the National Guard, Says GovernorJay Nixon has ordered their withdrawal.

By Joe Coscarelli

ferguson Aug. 21, 2014

Wednesday Was a ‘Very Good Night’ in FergusonNo Molotov cocktails, no tear gas, and no shootings.

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 19, 2014

After Peaceful Start, More Tear Gas and Gunfire During Ferguson ProtestsCaptain Johnson says police came under “heavy attack,” but didn’t shoot back.

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 18, 2014

Ferguson Police Arrest Photographer, 90-Year-OldThey managed to make an arrest that looks even worse.

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 18, 2014

Watch Ferguson Police Threaten to Shoot and Mace ReportersTwo journalists were also arrested.

By Margaret Hartmann and Abraham Riesman

ferguson Aug. 16, 2014

Missouri Governor Imposes Curfew on FergusonAnd the FBI begins questioning people about the death of Mike Brown.

By Caroline Bankoff

ferguson Aug. 14, 2014

In a Stunning Reversal, Police Join Peaceful Protest in Ferguson“When I see a young lady cry because of fear of this uniform, that’s a problem.”

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 14, 2014

Scenes From the Front Lines in FergusonMore clashes with police on the fifth night since Michael Brown’s death.

By Margaret Hartmann

ferguson Aug. 13, 2014

Ferguson Police Would Prefer Protesters Stick to Daytime, Be ‘Respectful’ “So that we may begin the healing process.”

By Joe Coscarelli

ferguson Aug. 12, 2014

Cops Won’t Name Officer Who Killed Michael BrownMeanwhile, President Obama urges “reflection and understanding.”

By Joe Coscarelli

ferguson Aug. 12, 2014

Witness to Michael Brown Shooting Speaks; Police Don’t Want to Hear It“I saw the barrel of the gun pointed at my friend,” says the man who was walking with the 18-year-old at the time.

By Joe Coscarelli

crimes and misdemeanors Aug. 12, 2014

Police Use Tear Gas on Missouri ProtestersThe clash was captured on social media.

By Margaret Hartmann

crimes and misdemeanors Aug. 11, 2014

FBI Investigating Police Shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri“Regardless of the media attention or the public’s attention to this matter … “

By Joe Coscarelli

crimes and misdemeanors Aug. 11, 2014