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Missouri
trump tweets
June 29, 2020
Trump Retweets Video of White Couple Pointing Guns at Protesters
Just 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 Villain
He’s everything wrong with college football.
By
Will Leitch
ferguson
Aug. 7, 2019
5 Years After Ferguson, Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops Have Gotten Worse
A 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 Law
In 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 Law
After 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 Scandals
After 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 Impeachment
The 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 Greitens
Greitens 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 Resign
Fellow 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 Greitens
The 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 Screaming
The 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 Acts
The 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 Candidate
If 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 Expected
There 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 Seat
Republicans 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 Trafficking
The 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 Blackmail
In 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 Florida
The 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 Firearm
State 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 Primary
Bernie 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 Resigns
Football 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 Bias
Unless the department agrees to make changes.
By
Margaret Hartmann
missouri
Dec. 24, 2014
Police Officer Kills Armed Teen Near Ferguson
Just 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 Jail
After 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 Memorial
The 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 Protests
More 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 Governor
Jay Nixon has ordered their withdrawal.
By
Joe Coscarelli
ferguson
Aug. 21, 2014
Wednesday Was a ‘Very Good Night’ in Ferguson
No 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 Protests
Captain 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-Old
They managed to make an arrest that looks even worse.
By
Margaret Hartmann
ferguson
Aug. 18, 2014
Watch Ferguson Police Threaten to Shoot and Mace Reporters
Two journalists were also arrested.
By
Margaret Hartmann
and
Abraham Riesman
ferguson
Aug. 16, 2014
Missouri Governor Imposes Curfew on Ferguson
And 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 Ferguson
More 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 Brown
Meanwhile, 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 Protesters
The 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
Rioting, Looting in Missouri After Vigil for Teen Fatally Shot by Police
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Aug. 10, 2014
Missouri Police Fatally Shot an Unarmed Black Teen
According to the police, he was involved in an altercation with officers.
By
Katie Zavadski
death penalty
May 21, 2014
Supreme Court Puts Missouri Execution on Hold Indefinitely
The issue will be decided by a lower court.
By
Margaret Hartmann
crimes and misdemeanors
May 5, 2014
Man Sent to Prison 13 Years Late Freed for Living an Honest Life in the Meantime
A happy ending in Missouri.
By
Joe Coscarelli
early and awkward
Apr. 22, 2014
Missouri Mayor Dan Clevenger Resigns
A disturbing peek at the anxieties of small-town America.
By
Joe Coscarelli
early and awful
Aug. 12, 2013
Missouri Officials Now Realize Obama Rodeo Clown Was in Poor Taste
Offering to show “Obama run down by a bull” doesn’t shout all-American fun.
By
Margaret Hartmann
accidents
May 25, 2013
Colliding Trains Caused Very Scary-Looking Missouri Bridge Collapse
Seven were injured.
By
Caroline Bankoff
equal rites
Mar. 24, 2013
Claire McCaskill Is Fine With Gay Marriage Now
She announced her support on Tumblr.
By
Adam Martin
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