Tony Messenger

Metro columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Pulitzer Prize winner. Author. Order my book:

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

There is something about seeing the cover of your book for the first time that makes it real. The Ferguson Decade: How One City’s Uprising Opened America’s Old Wounds, published by @StMartinsPress, comes out Feb. 2, 2027. Please pre-order it here: https://t.co/p4aUd8A1ki

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

Messenger: Cardinal from Peru says battle against Doe Run was about 'truth and justice' https://t.co/WlMQTBG4o9

[Peter Baker @peterbakernyt]

Least surprising revelation: Trump ditched his new luxury Qatari jet leaving Ankara in favor of the old Air Force One after Secret Service warned of security concerns stemming from the Iran war. @tylerpager @julianbarnes @EricSchmittNYT @EricLiptonNYT https://t.co/jjhM0zqAIs

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

Messenger: St. Louis teen who spoke against gun violence becomes a victim of it https://t.co/bu84p0i6Aq

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

@ChatCityTactics I feel the same way. Horrible way to go out of the tournament, and in stark contrast to how the other two CONCACAF host countries went out.

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

All About U.S. 🇺🇸

#USMNT x The @HomeDepot

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

I love soccer. Please don’t let this World Cup ever end.

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

The 14th Amendment just keeps winning …

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: President Trump called the head of FIFA days before the suspension of Folarin Balogun, the U.S.’s top goal scorer in the World Cup, was reversed. https://t.co/bMp27wl79X

[Taylor Twellman @TaylorTwellman]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

I could not be happier that there is now an inaccurate statement in this column. FLO can play for #USMNT tomorrow. It is a #FIFA miracle! https://t.co/uPnIobnHBJ

[Adam Crafton @AdamCrafton_]

BREAKING @TheAthleticFC

Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium with his one-game red-card ban suspended. Extraordinary development.

Story with @Dan_Sheldon_

https://t.co/oQ61J9btzT

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

Messenger: World Cup brings back memories of a unifying Independence Day 32 years ago https://t.co/uPnIobnHBJ

[David Carson @PDPJ]

Fireworks over downtown St. Louis and the Arch on July 3, 2026. Go to @Stltoday for full holiday coverage.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Defending human life also includes welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants, whose hopes, sacrifices and contribution have formed part of the history of this country from its very beginning. In every generation, those who have arrived seeking freedom, opportunity and a place to belong have helped to shape the nation’s character. To receive them with compassion and generosity is not only an act of charity, but also a recognition of the dignity that belongs to every human person.

[St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday]

Photos: Fireworks light up the St. Louis skyline for America's 250th birthday https://t.co/eyVNlupPco

[Derrick Goold @dgoold]

All weekend long, there is no paywall @stltoday.

That means you can access all of the coverage from the Cubs-#stlcards holiday series, all of the reporting and writing from the only outlet with two staff writers on the road for this archrivalry series:

https://t.co/bDUwJ8lpnE

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

Messenger: Ex-landlord wants better jail conditions. His ex-tenants would like a word. https://t.co/JtBZnczIwG

[Unions of Lee Enterprises @LeeUnions]

A profile package on David Hoffmann, majority shareholder of Lee Enterprises, is running in all @LeeEntNews papers this weekend. We support his goals but also support independent, editorial integrity. Please read the @Poynter story and our full statement: https://t.co/FnOCDQXXA3

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

@TonyWyche So true.

[Tony Messenger @tonymess]

Pure joy!

[USMNT Only @usmntonly]

COUNTRY ROADS AFTER USMNT WINS WILL HIT EVERY SINGLE TIME 🇺🇸❤️

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

RED WHITE & BLUE FOR THE ROUND OF 32! 🇺🇸

#USMNT x The @HomeDepot