In America, police officers kill about 1,100 citizens per year — roughly 30 times that of the next leading nation. Every time the cops kill…
Writing for a music blog like The Hard Times has opened up a lot of opportunities over the years, leading to experiences I’ll never forget.…
No, I’m not in the middle of another relapse. I’ve simply sat down with my demons and renegotiated some terms. Upon revisiting the terms of…
It’s been 24 years since the life of Michael Hutchence, lead singer of Australian pop phenomenon INXS, was tragically cut short, allegedly by an incident…
Ugh. Give us a second. Just a second. Our fucking head. This fucking sucks. Why did we think it would be a good idea to…
I’ve been with the department for eight years now, and every request I’ve put in for leave has been denied. People don’t understand how exhausting…
I watched a lot of “21 Jump Street” when I was a kid, and consider it my primary motivation for joining the force. Because of…
Of all the businesses and institutions affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters were among the hardest hit. When the historic Odeon Theater in Duluth,…
Hey guys, I know I’m running a little late but — I know, I know, I’m trying to get there. I’m just super behind right…
Here at The Hard Times, we’re always trying to push science into new frontiers. We thought the Stanford marshmallow experiment was cool, but wanted to…
On our way to complete an interview for a deadline that passed a couple weeks ago, Johnny 5-0 decided to do their duty as fascist…
Whether you’re trying to class up your parents’ basement, a squat, or a humble street corner, there is no denying the sense of luxury a…
Hey you! Yeah you, the gentrifying piece of shit driving around in that planet-destroying truck. Hey, I’ve got an idea. You should get in that…