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The red, white and blue bunting is starting to appear on streets for July 4 which means summer has arrived. Summer equals vacations – for schools, for families, and even the robed members of the Supreme Court.

Hundreds of people rallied outside the White House demanding immigration reform in the wake of the Arizona laws. (AP)

Hundreds of people rallied outside the White House demanding immigration reform in the wake of the Arizona laws. (AP)

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America is often an odd place and this was most aptly demonstrated last week in a political chamber (surprise!), Michigan’s House of Representatives.

Democratic rep Lisa Brown (right) talks with a staffer after telling reporters she was banned from speaking over comments about her vagina (AP)

Democratic rep Lisa Brown (right) talks with a staffer after telling reporters she was banned from speaking over comments about her vagina (AP)

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Politics? It's all about money

12 June 2012 | 8:34 - By Matthew Hall

Wisconsin, a state normally known for its cheese, is on the nose for another reason. Its politics.

Wisconsin Govenor Scott Walker presses the flesh (AP)

Wisconsin Govenor Scott Walker presses the flesh (AP)

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The war on fizz has begun

05 June 2012 | 11:13 - By Matthew Hall

As anyone who has ever disembarked from a plane recently landed in the United States can attest, a first impression of the so-called Land of the Free is that a significant number of the population are, well, big.

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced an initiative to ban the sale of any sugary beverage over 16 ounces. (AAP)

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced an initiative to ban the sale of any sugary beverage over 16 ounces. (AAP)

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Matthew Hall presents a first-hand look at world events from a different angle.

Matthew Hall New York-based writer Matthew Hall has chased fugitives across Texas, been shot in outback Australia and has lunched with Liza Minnelli.

 
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