It is hard to believe that the St. Louis Post Dispatch was ever affiliated with Joseph Pulitzer. That “Jo” would almost certainly be ashamed of the Jo we are all so familiar with. Lazy “reporter” Jo Mannies never fails to remind us of that old Mark Twain exhortation “Get your facts first, and then […]

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JEFFERSON CITY _ Fearful of having to answer tough questions about his support for illegal immigrants and other uncomfortable issues, Jay Nixon has resorted to waging a news release candidacy that was on display yesterday when he hid behind spokesmen instead of answering questions himself about his politically-motivated immigration plan.
Nixon, who in the past never […]

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by Don Corrigan
Our friends in nearby Valley Park have made national headlines over immigration. City officials reacted with displeasure – and with an ordinance – aimed at what was seen as a growing presence of Mexicans in town without the right paperwork.
In March of this year, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Barbara W. Wallace voided […]

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By Ettie Berneking
Three UM system professors took on immigration policy in the U.S. at the Chancellor’s Global Issues Forum.
Chancellor Brady Deaton moderated the debate on Monday.
In the debate, the panelists debated for an hour and a half over a topic Deaton considered “one of great interest.”
The debate was co-sponsored by MU Difficult Dialogues, a […]

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“Illegal immigrants are the new gays.” - Sen. Jeff Smith (Hat tip:Prime Buzz)
The MRP released the following statement regarding Sen. Smith’s insulting comment.
JEFFERSON CITY _ While Governor Blunt is issuing tough directives and plans to fight illegal immigration in Missouri, Missouri Democrats like Jay Nixon are making like their liberal allies in Washington […]

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UM-Kansas City professor Kris Kobach
By Ettie Berneking
Panelists at the Chancellor’s Global Issues Forum that will be held Monday will discuss a hot-button issue, interim Chief Diversity Officer Roger Worthington said.
Monday’s forum, which will be moderated by Chancellor Brady Deaton, will feature a three-person panel that will discuss higher education and whether national security measures dealing […]

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