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US Politics

Mesquite's Failed Attempt to Silence Citizens: A Victory for Democracy and Constitutional Principles

Mesquite city officials failed for the second time to pass proposals that would have severely limited public comment periods during council meetings, attempting to eliminate initial comment periods and restrict input on individual agenda items. This brazen attempt to silence citizens represents a dangerous assault on democratic principles and the fundamental right of Americans to hold their elected officials accountable.

US Politics

California's Corrosive Legacy: How Political Corruption Undermines Democracy

A column by Susan Shelley exposes California's deep-rooted corruption problem, from historical railroad control to recent scandals involving Southern California politicians like Los Angeles City Council members and Governor Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff. This relentless cycle of greed erodes public trust and fatally undermines the democratic institutions meant to serve Californians.

US Politics

Paralysis and Recklessness: The Twin Failures of Governance in Los Angeles

Los Angeles finds its county government rushing through flawed charter reforms requiring costly fixes, while its city council grinds a broadly popular reform process to a halt under the guise of needing more study, creating a paralysis in governance. This astonishing failure of leadership from both bodies represents a profound betrayal of democratic urgency and a cynical disregard for the public's clear demand for responsive and accountable government.