The U.S. Department of Justice sent Gov. Blunt two almost identical letters. Both letters addressed violations of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (”CRIPA”) taking place in Missouriʼs habilitation centers. Both letters talked about the conditions within these centers…

Lt. Governor Peter Kinder sure seems to relish sitting in the Governor’s chair while the less-than-popular Governor takes yet another vacation (or job search?) trip out of the country.  Why doesn’t he actually demonstrate a little leadership and release the…

As a disabled citizen of Missouri I attended the annual Disability Rights Legislative Day at our state capitol on Wednesday, March 26. I was so encouraged to see hundreds of disabled friends, their caregivers and various advocacy groups in attendance.…

The Post Dispatch editorial opinion concerning Pete Rahn’s request for additional 10.6 million to extend sidings along a busy rail corridor misses a very big picture.  It is called infrastructure.  Something that is being touted half way across the world by all…

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: The primary difference between the President and the Governor is that Bush didn’t quit, and Blunt did not have an aircraft carrier.

Edgar T. Farmer

Webster Groves