From his first term, Trump made no secret of his dislike for science-focused federal agencies, especially the EPA. Climate change? He, and his like-minded allies, see it as another hoax to bolster regulation that constrains profits. So, it’s no…
It’s safe to say that the ‘honeymoon’ is over with this administration. Their reckless “tit-for-tat” tariff fight with the rest of the world—really? A 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne?; their blatant disregard for people’s lives, whether it’s…
When choosing political headlines to feature, I always made it a point to feature those articles that weren’t based on speculation, especially when it comes to politics. Take for instance proposed bills in Congress. It used to be the…
The days of thinking everything this president says is just ‘bluster’ are long gone. Time and time again, he’s proven the worst of his critics biggest fears: he’s serious about his threats, promises of vengeance and pledges to enrich…
The weekend was ‘relatively’ quiet, “relative” being a “relative” word. At least, the headlines were quieter, which doesn’t bode well for the upcoming week. As the saying goes, “the calm before the storm…” So, I’ll take advantage of this…
A small West Texas town and its neighbor across the Texas-New Mexico border are ground zero for measles making a stunning comeback. According to NBC News, 159 cases of measles was reported this week in Gaines County, Texas, with…
It’s official. NO ONE — by that, I mean no rational, objective person, who hasn’t been deceived by this administration — believes what Elon Musk is doing, on behalf of the MAGA/Project 2025 president, is morally right or economically…
After a long career in news journalism, you understand that everything in journalism is subjective, except the facts. Headlines, narratives and focus can all be manipulated to sway a reader/listener’s attention/opinion. We witness that on a daily basis between…
By now, we should all understand that the chaos enveloping the nation, courtesy of the current administration, is a sad byproduct of how deeply fractured our politics has become. Power is no longer, if ever it was, wielded for…
When our new President was inaugurated, he declared that it was a new “Golden Age” for America. Yet, history shows that the prior “golden age” didn’t translate into good news for the country. I asked ChatGPT to better explain…
Have you felt that pinch in your wallet lately? You’re not alone. According to a recent poll, a large majority of Americans say their incomes just aren’t keeping up with inflation — you know, the cost of eggs just…
It’s human nature, I guess, that when we find ourselves thrust into chaotic uncertainty we begin to invoke God or prayer. Over the last few years, ever since Biden ‘wrestled’ the White House away from Trump in 2020, Americans…
The age-old curse that comes with establishing credit is hitting a new generation. Americans (again) are drowning in credit card debt, a financial crisis hitting young adults particularly hard as they struggle with the widening gap between economic reality…
The threat of tariffs are already doing ‘a job’ on the US economy , driving up costs on essential goods before they’ve even been implemented. Economists have warned that tariffs won’t bring manufacturing jobs back but will instead burden…
This administration’s disregard for “rule of law,” civil rights, Constitutional rights, international norms and the basic quality of life for working class people, as well as those in developing countries dependent on US expertise and aid to combat poverty,…
The cornerstone of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign promises was immigration. His threatening definition of migrants and promise of mass deportations had his supporters salivating for an illusory justice. Unfortunately for them, they are so enamored of our felonious president’s…
It used to be that I could compartmentalize/silo/separate news categories with little, if any, overlapping. Not anymore. Especially, in the era of this administration. Trump is quickly imposing himself into affairs outside the domestic agenda. Whether it’s taking it…
In these times, when this administration is working overtime to not just break Washington institutions but remake them into the “likeness” of the sitting president, it’s increasingly clear that our expectations that government has our back is no longer…
It’s official: The United States is no longer seen as the world’s greatest ally, greatest democracy or the beacon of stability the Statue of Liberty signified to generations of immigrants and citizens. Years of political turmoil, increasing authoritarian rhetoric,…
In 2024, the world witnessed an unprecedented surge in violence against journalists, marking the deadliest year on record for the profession. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), at least 124 journalists were killed across 18 countries, with…
The global consensus regarding Trump is that 1. He’s a textbook definition of a narcissist, and 2. He emulates those male leaders who rule their domains authoritatively. The latter is a work in progress for him. Will he be…
Since taking office on January 20, 2025, Trump has issued over 75 executive orders, memos and proclamations. The majority of which have been documented to be related to the infamous Project 2025. According to an Axios breakdown, these executive…
The blatant rollback of women’s rights will forever exemplify this new chapter of the 21st century as a stark reminder that progress is never guaranteed. From reproductive freedoms being stripped away to workplace protections being weakened, the erosion of…
Change is startling, shocking and disruptive, as we’ve seen every day since Trump took office, and continue to see with his consistent dismantling of our government institutions and democratic guarantees in the US Constitution. This isn’t the ideal way…
Recent polls are increasingly showing Americans are having second thoughts about the nation’s leadership, cost-cutting measures, ultra-right leanings impacting public school education, the stripping of DEI initiatives, rollback of civil rights and the treatment of non-criminal undocumented immigrants. These…
