John Payne, Author at Show-Me Institute

John Payne is a native of Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Washington University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in history. After receiving his undergraduate degree, John worked toward teacher certification at Webster University, receiving it in 2008. During the 20082009 school year, he taught social studies at East Carter County High School in Ellsinore, but left teaching to pursue a career as a writer. John currently lives in the city of Saint Louis.

John Payne

We’re Only in It for the Money

There’s No Success Like Failure

Saint Louis Streetcars Making a Comeback?

In Which I Am Compared to the Devil

Police Need Better Protocol for Dealing With Pets

“You Keep Using That Word. I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means.”

City of Saint Louis Twisting Pretzel Vendors out of Business

Government: No Costs, All Benefits

Columbia SWAT Officers Cleared

SWAT Raids vs. Military Raids

Let a Thousand Schools Bloom

Even Justified SWAT Raids Can Be Deadly

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