On January 15, 2009, The Saint Joseph Telegraph became the first Missouri newspaper to go to an “online only” edition.
That move was necessary. I lost several thousand dollars publishing The Telegraph in 2008. By going with internet distribution, it “saved” this newspaper from financial disaster and we actually turned [...]
Consider Liberty: March 4, 2010
Hmmmm. What could possibly be
on my mind this week?
Being a City Council member and
newspaper publisher both has been a
challenge and exciting at the same
time.
Now, as a journalist and
someone who just lost an
election Tuesday many of
you may be curious what’s
on my mind.
If I were to tell you all I
know, it just [...]
Consider Liberty
By Mike A. Bozarth
“A new document meant to help Missouri law enforcement agencies identify militia members…has drawn criticism for some of the warning signs mentioned,” according to an Associated Press story carried in The St. Joseph News Press March 15.
The Feb. 20 report called “The Modern Militia Movement” mentions such red flags as bumper [...]
This week I got a letter from a lady who wants her subscription canceled
We have been hearing a lot about the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates in the media. Recent coverage of Obama and McCain has focused on who they would pick for vice-president.
Meanwhile, former Congressman Bob Barr, the Libertarian nominee, has received better media coverage this year than any previous Libertarian candidate. As a result, Barr is polling 6% nationally in recent polling by Zogby, considerably higher than the normal one percent for a Libertarian presidential candidate. In some states Barr is polling double digits, such as New Hampshire, Nevada, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
While public attention has been focused on the Obama-Clinton marathon run in the Democratic primaries, another storm has been brewing in the background.
Jeff McCaffrey, representing the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, which opposes any efforts to restrict Missourians’ access to stem cell research, therapies and cures. Interviewed by Mike Ferguson