Travis Mateer
Travis "William Skink" Mateer is an artist and citizen journalist documenting the New Normal in Missoula, Montana. Read more of his work at Zoom Chron.
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- How Many Pumpkins Does It Take To Disappear a Homeless Camper From Cedar Street?
- Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem
- Is Anything About Surajit Khanna’s Returning Youth Initiative Real?
- Am I Seeing the Twilight of Missoula’s Rattlesnake Democrats?
- It’s Clear As Mud Where The Rubber Hits The Road In Missoula
Ellie Boldman, Lucifer, and the Breaking of the Liberal Mind
How a Montana progressive darling became the center of whispers, resignations, and one woman’s tragic end
Are Montana Republicans the Party of Reality TV?
Travis Mateer examines the influence of reality TV on Missoula law enforcement, exploring how shows like Live PD and Frontier Force blur the lines between public service and entertainment.
When Kangaroos Run Courts, A Relationship with AI Becomes Inevitable
Facing a legal system stacked against him, Travis Mateer turns to AI for help in navigating the complexities of civil law and ‘lawfare’ in Missoula.
Is Anything About Surajit Khanna’s Returning Youth Initiative Real?
The Khanna Con: Is Dr. Khanna exploiting Montana’s well-meaning do-gooders for photo-ops, while offering little real help to those he claims to serve?
Journalism Is Not A Popularity Contest
Facing criticism and opposition, Travis Mateer highlights the importance of independent journalism in uncovering the truth about homelessness in Missoula.
A Reluctant Citizen Journalist’s First Date With AI
Navigating the world of AI: Travis Mateer shares his humorous and revealing first date with ChatGPT, touching on local AI initiatives and fringe concepts.
It’s Clear As Mud Where The Rubber Hits The Road In Missoula
Investigating Missoula’s church parking lot homeless initiative and its implications for the community and local politics
Mayor Davis’ Culture of Controlled Curiosity, Brought to You by Lee Enterprises
Examining the Media Narratives and Local Implications of Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis’ Participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack
Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance
Am I Seeing the Twilight of Missoula’s Rattlesnake Democrats?
Unveiling the Hidden Power Dynamics in Missoula’s Exclusive Rattlesnake Neighborhood
From Local Ordinance to Supreme Court: Unpacking Missoula’s Urban Camping Debate
In his latest piece, Travis Mateer explores the complexities of Missoula’s Urban Crisis Camping Ordinance and its implications in light of the Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem
In his weekly op-ed, Travis Mateer offers a candid profile and his personal experiences with Montana transplant politico Senator Ellie Boldman. Explore the controversies and key events shaping her influence in Missoula’s political landscape.
Am I Broken Windows Or Am I An Opportunity?
From Advocate to Homeless: Missoula’s Urban Camping Reality
My Weapon of Mass Instruction for the Culture War
You might not consider yourself a culture warrior, but, like it or not, you’re in a culture war, and it’s being fought in all kinds of new-information ways.
What Kind of Homeless Will I Be?
I used to have a respected position in this Missoula community describing what the various sub-populations of “the homeless” were like, and the different approaches needed to address the unique challenges they presented. I wonder, what would THAT Travis think of me now?
Let Me Introduce Myself
Hello, my name is Travis Mateer, a writer and tax-activist from Missoula, Montana, who in past incarnations online has written under the pseudonyms William Skink and lizard. What am I doing here? That’s a good question, and the answer is even better. I’m here to do a weekly report UNIQUE to the audience…
How Many Pumpkins Does It Take To Disappear a Homeless Camper From Cedar Street?
At $10 dollars a piece, it would take 10 pumpkins to make one homeless person disappear from Cedar Street.