Six years in, The Missouri Independent is growing because of you
Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City (Getty Images). Six years ago, when we launched The Missouri Independent, I made…
Missouri Democrats gain ground in polls, but congressional races remain uphill battles
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., amid fog on Dec. 10, 2024 (Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom). Missouri Republicans’ advantage among…
Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics
The U.S. Capitol on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON —Suddenly there’s hope for cutting the reams…
Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research
Depression affects 1 in 5 women during pregnancy. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images Treating pregnant women’s depression with a short…
Remote work made these colleagues more open with each other, not less
Many employees see having the freedom to work from home as a benefit. DigitalVision/Getty Images If you need to participate…
Immigrants from Ukraine, Sudan could soon lose protected status
Supporters of Ukraine gather outside the Nebraska State Capitol on Feb. 28, 2026, the fourth anniversary of the country’s war…
The next act for the No Kings movement: Early voting in the midterms
Bishop William Barber, of Repairers of the Breach, spoke alongside voting rights advocates from Common Cause, the ACLU, Indivisible, State…
No Kings shifts strategy from streets to ballot boxes with early voting day of action
Emmett Doyle, a folk musician and and one of 15 defendants facing federal felony conspiracy charges stemming from protests against…
Powered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7%
A gas station advertises gas and diesel prices in Forest Glen, Md., on Oct. 5, 2026. More than half a…
GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs
Heading into the midterm elections, high healthcare costs rank among voters’ biggest concerns. But lately, there’s a twist giving the…
Readers Are Pleading To Make American Healthcare Greater
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity…
Four Red Flags and One Truth Amid the Peptide Hype
Experimental peptides have become darlings among influencers, chiropractors, and doctors focused on longevity, antiaging, or “body optimization,” even though the…