Socialism Vs Capitalism, Which is More Compassionate?

The question of whether socialism or capitalism is more compassionate is a complex one, and there is no easy answer. Both systems have their own strengths and weaknesses in terms of compassion. Socialism is an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state or a collective. This means …

Homeless Suffer in Record Breaking Heat at St. Louis City Hall

By Mary Carter“It’s very hot out here for myself, my niece, my service dogs and the other homeless people who are outside at this time. In the winter, the city of St. Louis has winter shelters, but there is nothing in the hot summer days and nights for the homeless who are outside and in …

Jennifer Granholm Secretary of Energy Talks EVs in St. Louis

On August 8, 2023, United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visited St. Louis to tout the Biden administration’s clean energy plan. As part of her visit, she attended a groundbreaking event for ICL, a specialty minerals company that received a $197 million grant from the DOE to build a battery materials plant on its …

The Homeless in St. Louis Should Be Rich

According to the St. Louis Continuum of Care (CoC), St. Louis City and County donated a total of $28.2 million for 1,300 homeless in 2023 which makes it around $23,000 a year for each homeless person. But the homeless never really see any of this money, because if they did, they would be living better …

Infrastructure Needing Attention in City of St. Louis

Black algae can weaken a train bridge. Black algae is a type of bacteria that can grow on wet surfaces, such as the underside of a train bridge. As the algae grows, it can form a thick, slimy layer that can trap water and debris. This can increase the weight on the bridge and weaken …

Marvin F. Cockrell and Focus Smooth Jazz Concert With Giulia Lorezoni 4tet at The Sheldon in St. Louis

Jazz legend Marvin F. Cockrell and Focus is having their 17th Annual Smooth Jazz Concert with special guest Giulia Lorezoni 4tet from Rome. They will be playing at The Sheldon on August 12, in St. Louis, MO. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Music Focus LLC scholarship fund to award local …

Unsheltered Homelessness Increased by 38% in St. Louis

Unsheltered homelessness in St. Louis increased by 38%, from 877 in 2014 to 1,214 in 2018 according to a study done by the Missouri Housing Development Commission. The increase in homelessness in St. Louis is likely due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of housing, the lack of affordable housing, and the …

Hospitals Dumping Patients on Sidewalks

There have been reports of hospitals dumping patients on sidewalks. This is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for the patients involved. In some cases, patients have been discharged from the hospital without any prior notice or coordination with their families or caregivers. This can leave patients stranded and without any way to …

Nicole Nelson Delivers Rain Barrel To Homeless Encampment in St. Louis

Nicole Nelson is from St. Louis and loves helping the homeless and anyone in need. Today she delivered a rain barrel, snacks, water, clothes, soda and a friendly ear to hear their concerns. You can donate to Nicole’s organization at linktr.ee/tagpoetry It was on a rainy Monday when Nicole and Craig went on this particular …