By Jack Seigel Any marijuana-related policy change that does not make reparations for the war on drugs is doing a disservice to the poor communities of color that were plagued by the unnecessary and racially motivated policies of the past. […]
Opinion: Americans need federal tax simplification
By John Lee As Election Day nears, Republican incumbents are touting federal tax cuts to defend their seats In Rep. Carlos Curbelo’s (R-FL) words: “I think our biggest accomplishment was to pass historic tax reform legislation that has allowed an […]
Letter: Internet Tools and Digital Economy Vital to Missouri Growth
By Stephanie Syberg Almost every pet owner has had to put their pet in a cone collar, agonizing over their discomfort. Before starting Tulane’s Closet, I spent 16 years in veterinary medicine where clients regularly inquired about post-surgery alternatives […]
Opinion: Five Years Later, St. Louis is setting the pace for urban sustainability
By Lewis Reed As the President of the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen, it is my and my colleagues’ responsibility to make decisions that positively impact the economy, residents and development of our city. I’ll be the first to […]
OPINION: Democracy is Dying, Doublethink used to be for Dystopian Novels
One of my students has asked me on more than one occasion, “Will we be in the ‘Hunger Games’ pretty soon?” He’s only half joking and, at age eighteen, reflects a cynical worldview shared by many young people who have […]
Guest Column: Proposition 2 Key to County Parks’ Long-Term Preservation
By Former St. Louis County Executive Gene McNary The debate over a proposed ice sports complex in Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park last year provided the latest example of the public’s desire to have final say over major projects that […]
GUEST: We don’t need empty promises, we need solutions
When President Trump canceled a recent visit to Southeast Missouri he missed a golden opportunity to see up close and personal the devastation his trade war is having on Missouri farmers. Of course, that wasn’t his reason for visiting. He […]
Editorial: Tax cuts fuel Economic Fire
By Susan Adams On Friday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that economic growth in the second quarter was 4.1 percent. That means that the average growth over the last five quarters has exceeded three percent. This is a level […]
TWMP Mid-Week Update: April 20, 2018
Missouri Times publisher Scott Faughn looks deep into the Stein of Knowledge to provide some more insight and updates concerning the governor and the players in the scandal.
COLUMN: Congressman Smith Capitol Report: He Is Risen
By Congressman Jason Smith During holy week, beyond decorating and hiding eggs and spending time with our family, we celebrate Jesus’ life, death and most importantly His resurrection. As I reflect on the importance of Easter, I think about how […]