Monthly Archives: February 2015
Does Congress deserve a pay cut?
The topic of Congressional pay has been a rare area where the American left and right often agrees. Both the House and the Senate “enjoy” some of the lowest aggregate approval ratings the American government has seen in decades. Even unsuccessful (or perceived … Continue reading
Posted in Governance, Humor, Politics
Tagged 1 percent, campaign finance, compensation, Congress, Congressional pay, corruption, House of Representatives, minimum wage, money, quid pro quo, salary, Senate, wages, wealth
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Murder in Pasco, Washington
Police in Pasco, Washington, executed a man on the street this past Tuesday, February 10th. I generally don’t like using such inflammatory language, especially given the current climate of relations in urban (and suburban) America between citizens and police forces. … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Law Enforcement, Social Justice
Tagged Antonio Montes, civil rights, Eric Garner, excessive force, Ferguson, law enforcement, Michael Brown, Pasco, Police, Social Justice
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A Skewed Perspective 