Elected officials invite voters to attend “hearings” about how they should spend taxpayers’ money, but then never listen to what their constituents say.
Hello America, From Australia: Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger
In his latest Hello America, From Australia, Matthew Reddin praises vaccination efforts in California, and questions the resumption of cruise ships in Florida.
Hello America, From Australia: You’re Doing Voting Wrong
Matthew Reddin highlights how America does voting wrong and lists the ways that Australia does voting right. America needs to follow Australia’s example.
Hello America, From Australia: Greetings, Americans
Matthew Reddin launches a new column on The Big Smoke called Hello America, From Australia, offering an outsider’s perspective on events happening here in America.
If I Were Police Commissioner
One only negotiates a contract if one cares whether or not anyone else signs it. Otherwise, one writes the contract to meet specific needs and others have the option of signing. Or not.
You. Can. Not. Reform. This.
Police violence hasn’t abated despite more and more departments requiring body cameras and the Internet filled with videos of egregious police conduct.
If We All Complied Like You Want, This Country Wouldn’t Exist
Sean Davis examines the Second Amendment and who is rightly justified in taking up arms against a tyrannical government; supporters should reconsider their stance.
Legislators Miss the Mark with Police Reform
Police reform requires starting over from the ground up. Anything less is just an adhesive bandage on a gaping, hemorrhaging, pus-filled wound.
A Nation’s New Dawn
As America turns the page on a dark period, Christy Powers contemplates fresh chances for honest change and renewed hope for our country.
The Man Who Made and Unmade the Republican Party
Prior to 2016, the Republicans were steered by a man who sold himself to elect kings and build a party. That deal with the devil did not survive Donald Trump.