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Thomas Jefferson

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Is the U.S. Constitution Too Old for its Own Good?

    Question: What do the following provisions have in common? Women's rights; Right to work; Right to education; Presumption of innocence; Right to unionize or strike. Answer: None of them is mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Could it be the case that the original legal document of our country is g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Debt Ceiling Debate -- Blueberry Hill Barfly Speaks Out

    Albert SamahaPresident Obama "gave what he had to to get it done," says Vincent.​"An informed citizenry is the bulwark of a democracy" -- Thomas Jefferson The power of The People rests upon our ability to hold elected officials accountable for their positions. This means wading through the s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    The Ten Most Effective American Protest Songs

    This one doesn't make the cut, unfortunately.​It's Fourth of July weekend, and in the haze of the heat, barbecue, domestic beer, and red-white-and-blue buntings, it's easy to get caught up in ranting-chanting, "USA! USA! USA!" The founding fathers and a lot of musicians might not agree with ... More >>

  • Film

    June 9, 2011

    What Terrence Malick has to offer in Tree of Life is worth working for

    This one doesn't make the cut, unfortunately.​It's Fourth of July weekend, and in the haze of the heat, barbecue, domestic beer, and red-white-and-blue buntings, it's easy to get caught up in ranting-chanting, "USA! USA! USA!" The founding fathers and a lot of musicians might not agree with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    The Ten Best Things To Do This Weekend in St. Louis: March 11 to 13

    Janis Ian is at Old Rock House tonight.​Plenty to do this weekend in the Lou, what with the Legends of Hip-Hop Tour featuring Salt-n-Pepa and the return of the Fleshtones (albeit sans Bunnygrunt). Right here at the RFT's main music page you can find some other recommended shows which appeared ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Thomas Jefferson Was Here -- Or At Least His Books Are

    image viaThomas Jefferson left his mark on his copy of Opera omnia, Graece et Latin by Dionysius of Halicarnassus.​Thanks to some stellar research by the historians at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate, Washington University librarians have learned that a cache of 74 books that ha ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2011

    Dropping the French Connection

    image viaThomas Jefferson left his mark on his copy of Opera omnia, Graece et Latin by Dionysius of Halicarnassus.​Thanks to some stellar research by the historians at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate, Washington University librarians have learned that a cache of 74 books that ha ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2010

    A Well-Loved Tom

    image viaThomas Jefferson left his mark on his copy of Opera omnia, Graece et Latin by Dionysius of Halicarnassus.​Thanks to some stellar research by the historians at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate, Washington University librarians have learned that a cache of 74 books that ha ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2010

    The Great Forest Park Balloon Race

    Being the True History of the Founding of the Forest Park Balloon Race by the Villain Ozymandias Hare and the Heroic Aeronaut Etienne Montgolfier

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2010

    Happy Birthday, America

    Being the True History of the Founding of the Forest Park Balloon Race by the Villain Ozymandias Hare and the Heroic Aeronaut Etienne Montgolfier

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    Jefferson County to Jefferson Countians: Quit Smoking Fatsos

    Namesake Thomas Jefferson was never fat.​The Jefferson County Health Department recently released an assessment on the health of its residents. The results? Not good.   The survey found that...30.3 percent of residents are at risk for stroke due to obesity23.5 percent have high cholesterol42 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    World's Most Boring Museum to Open in Springfield, IL

    flickr.com/photos/34748725@N00From the Museum of Funeral Customs (RIP). Unreal has long been plotting a brief jaunt up to Springfield, Illinois, not only to satisfy our Lincoln fix, but also to consume horseshoe sandwiches and visit the Museum of Funeral Customs.Alas, while Lincoln's tomb, hous ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2009

    St. Louis Needs a Beach Not Named "Times" or "Pontoon"

    The Post-Dispatch story yesterday on the race riot 60 years ago at the old Fairgound Park swimming pool stirred up some horrid memories of St. Louis' not-so distant past. It also left open a question about the city's future. Namely, how come this city with its insufferable summers (the heat index is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2009

    Unreal Parties Like It's 1799

    Unreal could not help but notice that the number of inaugural parties here last night far exceeded that of National Day of Service work sites on Monday. And who are we to complain? Apologies to our new President, but who would want to celebrate his glorious, glorious inauguration by working?And so w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2008

    St. Louis Has Two Haunted Libraries

    Unreal could not help but notice that the number of inaugural parties here last night far exceeded that of National Day of Service work sites on Monday. And who are we to complain? Apologies to our new President, but who would want to celebrate his glorious, glorious inauguration by working?And so w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2008

    Columbus, Ohio Rocks! Too, Says Last Days of Man on Earth

    Unreal could not help but notice that the number of inaugural parties here last night far exceeded that of National Day of Service work sites on Monday. And who are we to complain? Apologies to our new President, but who would want to celebrate his glorious, glorious inauguration by working?And so w ... More >>

  • News

    July 16, 2008

    Unreal has a few questions for Mr. Corporate Takeover Architect, checks in with dear old dad and the potential first ladies, and chooses a new favorite war

    Unreal could not help but notice that the number of inaugural parties here last night far exceeded that of National Day of Service work sites on Monday. And who are we to complain? Apologies to our new President, but who would want to celebrate his glorious, glorious inauguration by working?And so w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2008

    Interview: The Songwriting Trio Behind Of Great and Mortal Men: 43 Songs for 43 U.S. Presidencies

    Unreal could not help but notice that the number of inaugural parties here last night far exceeded that of National Day of Service work sites on Monday. And who are we to complain? Apologies to our new President, but who would want to celebrate his glorious, glorious inauguration by working?And so w ... More >>

  • News

    May 28, 2008

    St. Louis' etiquette masters tell us how to mind our manners

    Unreal could not help but notice that the number of inaugural parties here last night far exceeded that of National Day of Service work sites on Monday. And who are we to complain? Apologies to our new President, but who would want to celebrate his glorious, glorious inauguration by working?And so w ... More >>

  • News

    April 9, 2008

    Smokers' Olympics

    Stuff Unreal likes! Plus: We smoke and run and picture Abe Lincoln on a Segway.

  • Calendar

    April 11, 2007

    Happy Birthday, Mr. President

    Stuff Unreal likes! Plus: We smoke and run and picture Abe Lincoln on a Segway.

  • News

    December 6, 2006

    Brain Drain

    Unreal learns how to keep young, bright St. Louisans in town — and alive. Plus: Blog o' the Week, advice for the apocalypse and a chat with Bill the Thrill.

  • News

    October 11, 2006

    Lewis & Clark & Clark & Clark

    The very last Lewis & Clark story this paper will publish this year.

  • Culture

    June 28, 2006

    Philadelphia Story

    Arrow Rock’s 1776 is well worth the drive

  • Music

    April 5, 2006

    Saves the Day

    Wednesday, April 12, at 8 p.m. Pop's (1403 Mississippi Avenue, Sauget, Illinois)

  • Calendar

    January 25, 2006

    History Lesson

    Wednesday, April 12, at 8 p.m. Pop's (1403 Mississippi Avenue, Sauget, Illinois)

  • Music

    December 14, 2005

    Turn It Up, Mr. Prez!

    B-Sides unearths some tight presidential tunes, finds the softer side of the Simpsons' notorious bully and knows way too much about the Spin Doctors

  • News

    November 9, 2005

    Week of November 9, 2005

    "Scientology has answers to life's problems."

  • Home Entertainment

    October 26, 2005

    Cameron Crowing

    "Scientology has answers to life's problems."

  • Music

    August 24, 2005

    Over It

    Saturday, August 27; the Creepy Crawl (412 North Tucker Boulevard)

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2004

    United Artists

    Explore the oh-so-fine arts at the United Arts Festival 2004

  • Calendar

    August 25, 2004

    The Lunar Cycle

    The Moonlight Ramble is back, and this time it's bringing bagels

  • News

    June 16, 2004

    The 2004 RFT Music Awards

    The Moonlight Ramble is back, and this time it's bringing bagels

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2003

    We Lost It at the World's Fair

    But Diane Rademacher found it

  • News

    September 3, 2003

    Breakfast of Champions

    He scaled an intellectual Everest at age twelve. What's he like at sixteen? Meet George Thampy.

  • News

    August 6, 2003

    How Far Back Do You Trace Your Roots?

    Week of August 6, 2003

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2003

    Deutschin' in the Street

    The return of Strassenfest

  • News

    May 21, 2003

    Purple Power

    In less than four years, Grant Williams has turned a weak union local into one of Missouri's most potent political forces. So why's he placing all his bets on One-Term Bob?

  • News

    December 25, 2002

    Sunny, One So True

    Artist Soo Sunny Park is stubborn about the kind of art she wants to make and how she makes it. That could be a problem.

  • News

    July 25, 2001

    Letters

    Week of July 25, 2001

  • News

    June 20, 2001

    Letters

    Week of June 20, 2001

  • Culture

    December 6, 2000

    Casualties of War

    We Will Survive documents the living history of St. Louis' Bosnian refugees

  • Dining

    October 18, 2000

    Medium Well

    With some extra attention to precision, the new Carmine's Steak House could become the purveyor of some of the best meals in town

  • News

    September 6, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    Published the week of September 6-12, 2000

  • News

    July 26, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    Published the week of July 26-August 1, 2000

  • Calendar

    June 28, 2000

    Nobody Move

    The Old Court House puts a freeze on the Bill of Rights in celebration of July 4

  • Culture

    March 22, 2000

    Forward Past

    New art inspired by old times

  • Dining

    February 16, 2000

    Into the Drink

    Passing the bar just to get dinner

  • Music

    August 25, 1999

    QUICKIES

    New music from M.C. Praise and the Praise Gospel Group; an attack of Nerves at the Rocket Bar; a great fall lineup at Mississippi Nights

  • News

    March 10, 1999

    Ballpark Frankness

    The Cardinals want a new stadium. They'll probably get it. But unless baseball cures its own ills, it might be better being a no-show.

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