Jason Rosenbaum

Political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio

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Latest Violence In Ferguson Renews Tension Between Protesters And Police

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Much of the St. Louis region is on edge after violence this week marred the anniversary of Michael Brown's shooting death. A state of emergency was issued to avoid a repeat of last year's violence

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Community Divides Are Still Wide A Year Later In Ferguson

Friday, August 07, 2015

After Michael Brown's death, there was optimism about broad change within the city — and the St. Louis region. But a year later there's concern that the promised public policy push might never happen.

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Missouri Slow To Advance A Post-Ferguson Agenda

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

While several states have passed new laws aimed to curb excessive force by police, there's been surprisingly little traction in Missouri, where Michael Brown's death spurred international protests.

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St. Louis Rams Consider Move To Los Angeles

Tuesday, May 05, 2015

St. Louis is fighting to keep its NFL team from bolting to Los Angeles. Proponents see an economic benefit to keeping the team, and they fear losing of the Rams will hurt the city's prestige.

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Historic Ferguson Election Adds More African-Americans To City Council

Wednesday, April 08, 2015

The unusually high-profile election, was the first big election since one of the city's former white police officers shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown, an unarmed African-American man.

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Justice Department Report Sparks Resignations Of Key Ferguson Officials

Thursday, March 12, 2015

After a Justice Department report ridiculed the city's government, a number of key Ferguson, Mo., officials resigned, including the powerful city manager and the police chief.

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Residents Wait To See If Ferguson Commission Succeeds

Thursday, November 20, 2014

As Ferguson residents await a grand jury decision, Missouri's governor launched a commission aimed at tackling some of the systemic issues that were showcased by Michael Brown's shooting death.

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Ferguson City Council Weighs Changes To Court System

Tuesday, September 09, 2014

The city council in Ferguson, Mo., is proposing big changes to its police department and municipal court system.

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Ferguson Introduces Court Changes, New Laws

Tuesday, September 09, 2014

For the first time since the killing of unarmed teen Michael Brown exactly one month ago, the city of Ferguson, MO is announcing some major changes.

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At 11, Marquis Govan Has Some Things To Say About Ferguson

Sunday, September 07, 2014

The St. Louis County Council convened for a regular meeting on Aug. 19. It was only a day after a particularly turbulent night in Ferguson, one filled with protests, tear gas and many arrests over the fatal shooting of a black teenager by a white police officer.

Only a couple ...

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Who Are The Protesters Getting Arrested In Ferguson?

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The violence at night in Ferguson, Mo., has calmed down for now. However, more than 160 people have been arrested since the protests began. Police records offer a sense of who they are.

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Contagious Kisses? We Answer Your Questions About Ebola Recovery

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Two Americans were released Thursday from an Atlanta hospital after treatment for Ebola. The news has generated a flurry of questions about what happens after you survive Ebola. So we asked the CDC.

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An Update From The Streets of Ferguson

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum has seen Ferguson come together. Today he shares the sentiments of both white and black Americans in the St. Louis area.

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Faith and the National Guard: Two Plans for Peace in Ferguson

Monday, August 18, 2014

Missouri's governor sent the National Guard into Ferguson today. Local churches are taking a different approach.

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Familiar Name Returns To Missouri Ballot

Thursday, August 07, 2014

Jay Ashcroft isn't exactly a stranger to the political process. After all, his father ran for — and, numerous times, won — congressional and statewide offices during his lengthy tenure in Missouri politics.

But the son of former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft admitted he was a bit nervous waiting ...

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Senate Races to Watch: Connecticut and Missouri

Friday, November 02, 2012

Senate races are tightening around the country, and we’re back on their trail today to take a look at the races in two key states: Connecticut and Missouri. Jason Rosenbaum is a polit...

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Repercussions of Rep. Todd Akin's "Legitimate Rape" Comment

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

On Sunday, Republican Representative Todd Akin said in an interview that "if it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down." His gaffe became...

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