The First Amendment is not always what we want or wish it to be!

by Byron Williams | Apr 11, 2018 | Features, Politics | 5 comments

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of...

The status quo, besieged by discomfort

by Byron Williams | Apr 8, 2018 | Features, Politics | 5 comments

How many times have we seen this movie? Or better yet, how many times do we need to see it in order to reach the conclusion that it’s not normal? Stephon Clark was the 22-year-old unarmed black man fatally shot several weeks ago by Sacramento police officers....

What’s the cure for a democratic hangover?

by Byron Williams | Mar 27, 2018 | Features, Politics | 3 comments

“Well, woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand. Whose wine, what wine, where the hell did I dine?” — Peter Frampton The aforementioned lyric from Frampton’s 1970s hit “Do You Feel Like We Do” might also be apropos for the present moment. Collectively, we...

The inevitable fall from greatness

by Byron Williams | Mar 18, 2018 | Features, Politics | 27 comments

Since World War II, America has been the undisputed global economic champion. The majority of Americans living today know only the United States as an economic and military superpower. Unfortunately, history reminds us that there is an expiration date on all great...

Protectionism is Not a Practical Policy

by Byron Williams | Mar 7, 2018 | Features, Politics | 3 comments

The presidential campaign promise is one of the most overrated aspects of politics, especially when the individual seeks the office for the first time. The perspective from the Oval Office is unlike any other in the world, let alone the campaign trail. Impervious to...