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Election 2012 - 5th Senate
6:35 am
Tue July 31, 2012

Democratic primary in 5th state Senate race could cost St. Louis a 'black' seat

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Jamilah Nasheed (L), Jeanette Mott Oxford (C) and Robin Wright-Jones (R). Photo composite by Madalyn Painter
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Volunteers for Jamilah Nasheed work the phones in an effort to get voters to the polls on Aug. 7.
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Jeanette Mott Oxford after a rally supporting an increase in the minimum wage.
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Signs for incumbent Robin Wright-Jones await distribution to her supporters.
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In 1961, Theodore McNeal, an official with the union representing Pullman porters, went to Jefferson City as the Senator from the 7th District.

Since then, the city of St. Louis has always had at least one black state senator. But redistricting and term limits may put that 52-year-streak in jeopardy.

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Abortion alternative centers
7:07 pm
Tue May 15, 2012

Bill forbidding interference with crisis pregnancy centers passes Mo. House

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The chambers of the Missouri House of Representatives.
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The Missouri House has passed legislation that would bar local governments from interfering with the day-to-day operations of alternatives to abortion agencies.

The bill would forbid municipalities from regulating advertising and advice given out by crisis pregnancy centers run by pro-life groups.  Supporters say they’re trying to protect the First Amendment free speech rights of volunteers and staff at the centers.  The sponsor, State Rep. Chuck Gatschenberger (R, Lake St. Louis), admits it’s a preemptive move.

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