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…
Protests are escalating across the nation to boot Elon Musk from the Trump White House. His arrogance and hell-bent determination to root out wasteful spending in federal agencies is angering affected workers, congressional reps and the general public. Not…
The second-largest state in terms of both land mass and children enrolled pubic schools, Texas, is well on its way to achieving its governor’s agenda of diluting public education and expanding school choices for parents, implementing performance-based incentives for…
How long will it take for voters to recognize Trump’s “executive actions” not just as absurd decisions, but as deliberate atrocities aimed at extracting wealth from those he seeks to exploit and/or bully? As each day passes, the realization…
With ‘Trump-first’ initiatives the priority in Washington, chaos continues to envelop the news cycle and dragging the rest of the country down with it. Whether it’s tariffs on our closest neighbors, bullish threats against another ally who’s the steward…
It’s refreshing and revelatory when a study actually reveals and dispels popular assumptions. Case in point, today’s headline regarding the marriage gap for women. It appears there’s a growing marriage gap between college-educated women and those who are not….
The major adversaries of democracy are credited, yet again, with trying to destabilize the world. Bad enough that Russian and Iranian hackers are blamed for sparking disinformation campaigns during the 2024 US election but new reports reveal China has…
Recent Executive Orders and White House demands are quickly weakening the credibility and strength of the US health system. It doesn’t help that a totally unqualified person is nominated, and undergoing confirmation hearings, to lead the nation’s Health and…
A popular concept of dealing with uncertainty, chaos and unpredictability in one’s life is to not worry over things you can’t control and focus your energy on what you can impact. This mindset encourages people to redirect their attention…
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s a saying that encapsulates current events like no other time in our history. A new study finds that there are only 220,000 Holocaust survivors left in the…
Time heals. It’s an adage that applies to most experienced trauma: death of a loved one, traumatic attack or injury, devastating loss of property, etc. Yet, while healing is essential to move forward, it’s also a double-edged sword that…
Trump’s second term win is attributed to two issues: inflation and the border. He claimed he could bring prices down and make life affordable for the middle class again. He hadn’t even taken the oath yet when he backtracked…
Reviewing today’s headlines, I see an unintentional theme emerging — religion. Each story dealing with religion also laments Trump’s actions or words regarding the topic. Whether it’s Trump vicious attacks against the bishop who delivered the homily at an…
One of the main hallmarks of a democracy is that there is a tolerance of ‘differences,’ where diverse perspectives, beliefs, and opinions are respected and encouraged. This commitment to inclusivity and open dialogue strengthens the fabric of society, allowing…
January 20, 2025 marks the 60th inauguration of a US President. While his die-hard MAGA supporters plan to brave the below freezing temps or take in the ceremony inside a nearby sports arena, the many who didn’t vote for…