Letter: The nation needs 'activist moderates' to counter MAGA radicalism Nov 28, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 0 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I have been feeling like we are living in an alternative universe since January. Nothing coming from the Trump administration is ever the truth.kAm%96J C2:= @? E96 567:4:E 3FE E96J D:8? 2 3:== E@ :?4C62D6 :E] %96 F?G6:= D:8?:7:42?E E2C:77D 3FE 492?86 E9@D6 52:=J H:E9@FE 7@C>2= 28C66>6?ED 6=:>:?2E:?8 3FD:?6DD DE23:=:EJ] %96J =@@< 7@C 7C2F5 H:E9:? E96 8@G6C?>6?E H:E9@FE DF446DD 2?5 E96? E96J A2C5@? 4@?G:4E65 7C2F5DE6CD]k^AmkAm%96J A=2? E@ 56A@CE E96 H@CDE @7 E96 H@CDE 3FE ?@H :E D66>D 6G6CJ@?6 7C@> D@FE9 @7 @FC 3@C56C :D DFDA64E E@ D92<65@H? H:E9 2 A@E6?E:2= E@ 36:?8 D6?E E@ 56E6?E:@? 724:=:E:6D @C 56A@CE2E:@? H:E9@FE 5F6 AC@46DD]k^Am kAm%96J H6C6 8@:?8 E@ DE2>A @FE :?7=2E:@? @? s2J ~?6[ 3FE ?@H :E H:== 92AA6? 2E D@>6 A@:?E :? E96 7FEFC6] x 4@F=5 8@ @? 2?5 @?]k^Am People are also reading… Fire engulfs old factory complex slated for redevelopment in downtown ӣƵ Cardinals set to be MLB revenue-sharing recipient for first time. What does that mean? 1 killed, 2 injured in O'Fallon, Mo., crash Mizzou signs Eli Drinkwitz to new contract, keeping football coach in place By trading Sonny Gray, Cardinals assert their new direction: They're in the futures market A tale of 2 tunnels: Inside Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz's decision to sign extension, stay Here are the bowl games Mizzou football could end up playing Pornhub shuts down in Missouri as state's age verification rule goes into effect What has Jordan Walker smiling in the batting cage? Inside his plan for a pivotal offseason O'Fallon girl killed in crash remembered as 'big-hearted.' Vigil set for Tuesday. ӣƵ will see the season's first winter storm Friday, Saturday Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in DC Mizzou administration approves extension for Eli Drinkwitz, now awaiting signature Another of Bailey's businesses is in trouble. Restaurants will stay open, he says. McClellan: Vying for the affections of a 2-year-old kAm%9:D 25>:?:DEC2E:@? :D 5:D>2?E=:?8 E96 7@F?52E:@? @7 @FC C6AF3=:4] %96 A2:? 7@C >2?J @7 FD 92D 32C6=J 368F?] qFE 7@CEF?2E6=J[ !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>AVD 2AAC@G2= C2E:?8D 2C6 E2?<:?8]k^Am kAmxE FD FA E@ 6G6CJ @?6 @7 FD E@ 36 :?G@=G65 H:E9 A62467F= AC@E6DED[ 3@J4@EE:?8 4@>A2?:6D E92E DFAA@CE |pvp[ 2?5 H@C<:?8 @? 42>A2:8?D E@ 6=64E >@56C2E6 A@=:E:4:2?D :? DE2E6 2?5 7656C2= C246D]k^Am kAmw6=A:?8 @FE H:E9 A9@?6 42==D 2?5 A@DE42C5D :D AC6EEJ 62DJ] $:EE:?8 @? E96 D:56=:?6D :D ?@E 2? @AE:@?] (6 2== >FDE 36 24E:G:DE >@56C2E6D]k^AmkAmkDEC@?8my24< wF6E96Ck^DEC@?8mk^Am kAm&?:G6CD:EJ r:EJk^Am Have you ever wanted to submit a letter to the Editorial Board of the ӣƵ? Learn how in just a few simple steps, then use this form. 0 Comments Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Letter: History confirms that Sen. Kelly is right to oppose unlawful orders Retired U.S. Navy Captain and current U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly has every right to issue advice to current U.S. service members concerning illegal … Letter: Labeling, name-calling are no substitutes for political leadership In the current political climate, labeling and name-calling occur much too often. Letter: School districts shouldn't be untouchable on tax and fiscal policy Regarding "St. Louis County senior tax freeze will cost public schools millions of dollars" (Nov. 18): The story bemoans county school distric… Letter: The SNAP crisis isn't over. Missouri's reps must fight for funding. I wish every family in our country could be having fun food decisions like the article “Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate” …
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