Here are truths that can’t be ignored:
Author: Jonathan Simeone
Personal Update 08/20/2018
Here are a few updates about my life:
Political Thoughts for August 19, 2018
As the title indicates, here are a few quick thoughts about current political stories:
Mom and I After 16 Years
This post was originally published on my Facebook page. I thought it should go here too.
Reforming the Supreme Court
The verdict for this episode is: the process for confirming people to the Supreme Court is broken. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Supreme_court.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:25 — 2.5MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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Paratransit is Separate and Unequal
As I wrote before, paratransit, the transit service offered people with disabilities by local public transit entities, is not something I ever wanted to join. Given the lack of sidewalks in parts of the Portland area, and other reasons, I did finally register. While I have had a few decent rides from paratransit, I realize… Continue reading Paratransit is Separate and Unequal
Underage Marriage
Should people under the age of 18 be able to marry?
Changing the Speaker
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is considering rules changes in the House that make a ton of sense. Specifically, they want to make sure the speaker of the house is a bipartisan position.
Real Wages and Rent
The verdict for this episode is: for many American workers, wages are not keeping pace with the cost of living. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Wages.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:15 — 1.9MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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Ranked Choice Voting Explained
ranked choice voting (RCV) is currently being used in six countries: