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Missouri Veterans Commission Chairman Reflects On COVID-Related Failures, Next Steps Dec 10, 2020

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In his work leading the Missouri Veterans Commission, Tim Noonan serves in a volunteer capacity. But in the year 2020, the job has proved to be a particularly intense one — and in recent weeks it’s been filled with tragedy. The seven long-term care facilities the commission oversees suffered "a prolonged and rapidly escalating outbreak of COVID-19" beginning in September, according to a recent summary of an independent investigation.

For Arts Writer Jessica Baran, Criticism Is Key To Growth Dec 09, 2020

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Jessica Baran has been awarded an Andy Warhol arts writers grant to subsidize her ongoing “critical engagement with art, artists and exhibitions” in the Midwest. She explains what drives her criticism and how the St. Louis arts scene has changed.

ACLU Victory Clears The Way For More Missouri Referendums Dec 09, 2020

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A judge's decision could mean big changes for Missouri residents' abilities to referendum the decisions of the state legislature. ACLU Legal Director Tony Rothert explains why.

NPR’s Carrie Johnson Reflects On DOJ Changes Under The Trump Administration Dec 09, 2020

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In the 20 years that NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson has covered the U.S. Department of Justice, she’s learned to expect changes with each administration. “But there have been seismic shifts in this DOJ under President Trump,” she says.

Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program Sees 67K Eager Customers Wanting More Dec 08, 2020

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Missouri’s fledgling medical marijuana program has approved nearly 70,000 patient and caregiver applications — so many, there is not yet enough legal cannabis in the state to serve them all. But people working in the industry say patience is necessary. The seeds of the solution to both problems are already in the ground.

This Year’s Hanukkah Hullabaloo Will Be A Star-Studded (Virtual) Party Dec 08, 2020

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St. Louis-based roots-rock band Brothers Lazaroff's 9th annual Hanukkah concert is going virtual, with guests including Tweedy, Ray Benson and Kinky Friedman himself. The brothers behind the band explain the event's unlikely origin story and how they're making it happen this year.

Bi-State CEO, St. Louis Sheriff Say Metro Is Making Strides On Security Dec 07, 2020

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Just before the onslaught of the COVID-19 crisis, Taulby Roach told us that Metro Transit had identified security concerns as a key problem within the regional public transportation system — and was deploying a comprehensive strategy to improve community trust. Now, nine months later, the Bi-State Development CEO and local law enforcement leaders say real progress has been made. St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts and Roach talk with host Sarah Fenske and with callers.

How Michael Shreves, AKA Michelle McCausland, Changed St. Louis LGBTQ History Dec 07, 2020

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Michael Shreves was a trailblazer for St. Louis’ LGBTQ community. Performing in drag as Michelle McCausland, he won a sexy legs contest aimed solely at women. He also led the charge to overturn St. Louis’ archaic laws banning drag performances — by fighting his own misdemeanor arrest. We’ll remember this remarkable man. He died last month of COVID-19.

Mizzou Ph.D Student Examines COVID-19’s Impact On St. Louis’ Bus System Dec 04, 2020

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We meet University of Missouri-Columbia engineering student Maged Shoman, who dug deep into St. Louis-area bus data. He explains what he learned about bus routes in the pandemic.

‘A Walking Xmas Carol’ Brings A Hip-Hop Dickens To Life In the Central West End Dec 04, 2020

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St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s new production proves that all the world really is a stage — with actors and dancers bringing a hip-hop version of "A Christmas Carol" to Central West End storefronts. Host Sarah Fenske discusses this unique collaboration and explores some excerpts from the witty musical soundtrack for this reimagined holiday tale.

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