Life is exhausting these days for lots of us, and I think I’ve figured out why.

My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyon...

A lesson

Yes, but not that Napoleon.

Out of the rubble and embers of this catastrophe

Sue him!

Sue him!

The words Walter Reed showed up on my timeline over the weekend.

Naming names

“You should let people know what you’re for, not what you’re against.”

They’d soon regret sending her a subpoena.

Cosplay cowboys

Congressman Aaron Bean has crossed the line, openly praising ICE, cheering expanded funding for armed enforcement, and mocking people who protest raids as “wacky.” By blessing militarized agents, cele...

I can understand why Conservative men support a serial predator like Donald Trump.

With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”

We will never forget, and we will not let the nation or the world forget.

It just went the way of the Washington Post's editorial page

This week, on the third week of October, one week before Obamacare is set to expire, one week before Americans will suffer from the consequences of failed Republican leadership, to distract Americans ...

Lori Chavez-DeRemer just revealed the depths of her deceitfulness

When one man is all three, democracy is on the brink

How to stop him

**A Duval Day of Defiance Protest** Join us to stand against the rising authoritarianism, corruption and attacks on our fundamental freedoms—all while those in power continue to serve and enrich them...

Several proposals in Texas would indoctrinate public school children with a specific version of Christianity and the lies of Christian nationalism.

He’s celebrating 100 days in office, but polls show a majority aren’t joining in

Friends,

Comedy and tragedy

The Associated Press had its day in court on Thursday, but free speech in this Presidency is already a big loser.

A Sunday thought

In surrendering to Trump, it's opening all universities to Trump's tyranny