Whether by design or coincidence, Washington, DC, will become the epicenter of political spectacle and protest this Saturday, June 14 — President Trump’s 79th birthday. As the president presides over a military parade through the nation’s capital, millions of…
We know from history that at every stage of U.S. growth, immigrants were demonized — the very people whose sweat and backbreaking work were helping make the U.S. a beacon of global aspirations. The Chinese, the Irish, Mexicans —…
No one likes it when peaceful protests are exploited by troublemakers. Historically, rounding up these troublemakers is the purview of the local police. Yet, in a blatant show of power, the current administration deployed both the National Guard and…
One reason why the current administration is pushing through at lightening speed Project 2025 — and make no mistake, for all the denial on the campaign trail of knowing anything about the blueprint to destroy US democracy, its full…
The weekend deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, invoked by President Trump as an ’emergency act,’ isn’t up for debate. It’s understood that presidents have the authority to use emergency powers to deal with situations of national…
It’s called the “third rail of politics.” It’s an issue so controversial, so politically sensitive that politicians will avoid mentioning it for fear of losing votes. So, what is the third rail in American politics? One word encompasses the…
On the growing list of “making-life-harder” Executive Actions, the latest is rental aids. The Trump administration is now drafting a rule to limit how long people can receive federal rental assistance — and it may do so without waiting…
One of the major reasons political strategists say Dems lost the 2024 elections was because of a particular demographic. No, not talking about Latino voters or disillusioned Arab/Muslim voters. Rather, young male voters. Since Trump’s win, Dems have been…
The latest TACO everyone’s talking about can’t be found at your nearby taqueria or Taco Bell. Nope. This TACO is in the Oval Office, and not in some takeout bag. TACO is the acronym coined by a Financial Times…
A new week; a new poll. Talk show pundits, from cable news to podcasters, are transitioning the conversation from politicians to political parties — and increasingly, we aren’t impressed by either. According to the latest CNN/SSRS poll, more Americans…
The constant political attacks on transgender athletes, gays in the military and same-sex marriage stirs intense feelings on both sides of the political aisle. Polls always ask the viewpoints of heterosexual subjects but few ask the victims of these…
“Going down the rabbit hole” is a phrase often used for mindlessly scrolling social media and going on tangents following sensational headlines from one absurd conspiracy (unsubstantiated) theory to another. Anecdotally, it’s been long accepted as one way conspiracy…
As with everything in life, depending on the perspective determines a problem. Take the issue of discrimination. Whether you see it as a big problem or not often depends on where you stand — politically, socially, and personally. But…
Of all refugee/immigrant groups, Cubans have always enjoyed a ‘safe’ status, courtesy of the “wet feet, dry feet policy.” An added feeling of security is this administration’s Cuban-American Secretary of State, or you would think. For decades, Cubans arriving…
Even with all the (over-exaggerated) hype from GOP Representatives and the White House about the recently House-passed “One Big Beautiful (Tax) Bill,” many are still unconvinced. Forget that it appears to favor the wealthy over the rest of us…
Let’s face it—when you hear “national debt,” your eyes probably glaze over. It sounds like something best left to economists and senators, not regular people just trying to get through the week. But here’s the thing: the $2 trillion…
As federal holidays mature over time, we have a bad habit of forgetting why the holiday was originally created. Case in point: Memorial Day. The sad reality is that many of us confuse this holiday, that signals the start…
Gaslighting is the accepted trademark activity of this administration. Nothing new. Yet, more people are impatient with this tactic to influence popular opinion — and it’s beginning to show. The impact of Trump’s renewed tariff strategy is rippling far…
The administration’s recent policies around identity verification, registries, and surveillance tactics—summed up by the chilling phrase “Papers, please”—signal a sharp shift in how personal information is collected, used, and potentially weaponized against Americans. While these measures are framed under…
The recent decision by the Trump administration to lift the ban on forced-reset triggers — devices that make guns fire almost as fast as machine guns — might seem like just another policy headline. But for many Americans, especially…
It’s a sad time in any country’s history when its citizens don’t feel they have the freedom that served as a global differentiator in their quality of life. According to the 2024 Democracy Perception Index, satisfaction with personal freedom in…
Regardless of the headlines, most people are feeling a financial squeeze. It’s forcing many to take on side hustles or work overtime just to make ends meet. So, the Trump administration’s announcement they set a “pause” on China’s tariffs…
Anecdotal stories on how people of other countries react to traveling Americans are on the rise. They’re not good. From outright rudeness to lengthy lectures on how anyone could vote for the current president, Americans, who breach the safe…
The introduction of the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, and the first-ever American, heralds a new era of global attention on religion’s role in public life, national identity, and even personal well-being. As millions anxiously…
Many of us use our weekends to purposely tune out the chaos reverberating from Washington (DC) these days on a 24/7 cycle. Some of us are successful but stress is like a summer cold persistent, hard to shake, and…
