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Two statements

3 years 7 months ago
Consider two ways of saying a similar thing: According to the Census Bureau, people of color make up an increasing share of the US population. This will most likely benefit liberals, who will certainly try to take political advantage of it. Not only are non-white folks having more children than white people, but liberals are ...continue reading "Two statements"
Kevin Drum

Madison County Jail Officer Rhealyn Butler Graduates From Correctional Officer's Training Academy Class

3 years 7 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - Madison County Jail Officer Rhealyn Butler recently graduated from the St. Clair County Correctional Officer's Training Academy Class #120. Butler graduated with 33 other classmates from around the state of Illinois. Captain Kristopher Tharp and Captain Steve Ridings were present to celebrate her accomplishment with her friends and family. Officer Butler was also the recipient of the "Rangemaster's Award for Most Improved" for her hard work during the academy's firearms training. "We are proud of Jail Officer Butler and her accomplishments," Madison County Sheriff John Lakin said. "Congratulations to all of the graduates of Class #120."

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Author Of Texas’ Social Media Law Admits That He Meant The Law To Exempt Any Moderation Decisions Protected By Section 230 (That’s Everything)

3 years 7 months ago
Well, this is awkward. Yesterday I wrote about how there was a strong argument that Twitch’s removal of the mass murderer in Buffalo’s livestream of his murder spree violated Texas’s ridiculous social media law. The main saving grace for Twitch would be that it was possible (though it’s unclear) its userbase was just under the […]
Mike Masnick

SIUE LIS Interim Dean Ruckh Proves Strong Steward of the Library 

3 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – As you travel through Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library, you will see that libraries are evolving to be utilized by students in new ways with technology, opportunities for greater collaboration and engagement, maker-spaces, and other possibilities. Library and Information Services (LIS) is advancing under the direction of Interim Dean Eric Ruckh, PhD, who brought his proven history of service and thoughtful leadership to the role on January 1. Lovejoy Library, in particular, is at the heart of the Edwardsville campus core, and is thriving as a central force in the University’s student engagement and success initiatives and academic excellence broadly. “Our faculty and staff of LIS have been working to envision how we can fully embody a 21st century library rooted in excellence, committed to equity, and dedicated to student success and learning,” said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD

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Daily Deal: The Jumbo 2022 JavaScript Bundle

3 years 7 months ago
The Jumbo 2022 JavaScript Bundle has 7 courses to help you master this widely used coding language. You’ll start with the basics and work your way through using arrays, JSON, asynchronous code, and more. It’s on sale for $39. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Welcome to RFT's 2022 Cannabis User's Guide

3 years 7 months ago
When it comes to Missouri’s medical marijuana market, everything is coming up green. Bad weed pun? Maybe, but it accurately references the profits the industry is pulling in.
Daniel Hill

Jeff Larner, Republican Candidate for Sheriff, Announces He Will Not Take State Pension

3 years 7 months ago
ALTON - Jeff Larner, Republican candidate for Madison County Sheriff, today announced if elected he will not be taking a state-funded pension. “Let me be clear,” stated Larner. “The hardworking men and women of the Sheriff’s Department and other police forces put their lives on the line for us every day. They unequivocally deserve their pensions.” “Unfortunately, “Larner continued, “too often the administration of these county offices use these jobs to supplement their pensions or even collect a second pension. That is wrong. I want the voters of this county to know my commitment is to running a professional, cost-effective office and one way to do that is to decline a pension.” Illinois’ pension crisis has been rated the worst in the nation, measured by pension debt relative to state gross domestic product. Since 2014, Illinois owes $144.2 billion in net pension debt and that number is estimated to continue to rise

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