Belgian hashtag activist Rube Perrault brought calm to the scarred streets of Ferguson overnight with his #endracismnow tweet. The streets are quiet in Ferguson for the first time since the controversial grand jury decision. Quiet but not empty. People, black,… Read More ›
It is has been said the much-vaunted “American Dream” is dead, but one man’s heart-warming “rags-to-riches” tale says otherwise — that in the Land of the Free, you can still “make it” if you are willing to work hard, think… Read More ›
Half way into the final term of Barack Obama’s presidency it’s hard not to think of how his two terms will be looked back on. I’m sure the president himself would prefer people to think of him as a Nobel… Read More ›
We’re all familiar with the police. Violent enforcers of the law. Untouchable killers. Huggers of children? If the last statement perplexed you, you are not alone as the residents of Portland were confronted with this very scenario late last week. Elias… Read More ›
As part of our ongoing series about America, The (un)Australian takes a firsthand look at American culture and politics to help Australians understand their obese older brother. We fight their wars and host their satellite tracking stations, but how much… Read More ›
Tony Willis tries to remain stone-faced, but his voice possesses a slight quiver when he talks. A resident of Kirkwood, Missouri, about 18 miles (29 kilometers) out of Ferguson, the events of the past couple of days have clearly had… Read More ›
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