The world is complex. Duh, you might think. But we know things are complex when two opposing observations are true at the same time. Case in point: Researchers say global inequality is at its lowest level in nearly 150…
The most dreaded word in our vocabulary is the ‘c’ word — cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2023 609,820 people will die because of it. Two headlines evoke the question: Is cancer preventable? Well, it depends…
One of today’s headlines highlights a problem the US government has but one that nobody is really talking about — our military readiness. We know that our government has been generous to Ukraine by giving many of our military…
The United States is at a historic moment in our 246-year history. For the first time, a former president is indicted on federal charges over the mishandling of classified documents. Among the 7 counts former President Trump faces include…
It’s no secret that Russia and China want to ‘dethrone’ the US as THE world superpower. Now, breaking news shows to just what lengths China is taking this battle to our shores; Politicians involved with the debt negotiations were…
An interesting anecdote is that some conservative GOP voters are opting for electric vehicles. Why is the party of climate-deniers going green? Well, it seems to have less to do with saving the environment and padding their home budgets….
Denying climate change is no longer an option for many climate-change-deniers, according to the insurance industry; Though China makes aggressive moves towards the US during military exercises and Russia threatens to use nuclear weapons, the real battleground lies where…
The recent US Census release analyzing findings of the 2020 Census shows that Whites make up the majority of the aging population and Hispanics comprise the majority of the youngest population. Read in between the lines and you know…
So, the Senate helped keep the country from going into default. Too bad they wouldn’t do the same for all those drowning in student debt; Putin keeps blaming Ukraine for bringing, a taste of what Ukraine has endured under…
The House passed the debt ceiling deal, as was expected in spite of all the theatrics. Now what?; Global analysts concur that US influence is waning around the world. That’s bad news for US but good news for the…
The first headline that caught my attention this morning leads the morning round-up. We need to ask ourselves why? Is this demographic more criminally inclined? Is the rampant wave of anti-semitism and racism sweeping the country catching this group…
News describing a drone attack on Moscow has most of us, at least, those of us who care, cheering for Ukraine. Just how long is country supposed to withstand unwarranted attacks that have destroyed cities, murdered countless civilians and…
There’s an unconscious theme interwoven among today’s headline selections. It wasn’t by design but it’s clearly here. Maybe you’ll spot it too. Perhaps the most startling headline, aside from the latest Supreme Court ruling that makes our country less…
The year hasn’t even reached the half-way mark and already the 2024 presidential campaign is underway. The latest to enter the race is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Regardless of party affiliation or personal choice, we should all do our…
A recent poll reveals that more Americans say curbing gun violence outweighs gun rights. Yet, politicians are turning a deaf ear to those concerns and, seemingly, a blind eye to the consequences. Why? Are these politicians really trying to…
Domestic security in the United States is in the hands of the National Rifle Association (NRA), gun lobbyists and extremists who exploit the First Amendment for their own skewered excuses to battle ‘government.’ How do I know this? Well,…
Ukraine’s President Zelensky appeared alongside the G7 leaders and all his global schmoozing and jetset travel finally got his country what they wanted and needed to turn the tide in their battle with Russia; Do you rent? Does it…
Who listens to AM radio — and why are lawmakers pressuring car manufacturers to keep them in cars?; Everyone agrees that Russia’s invasion has gone on long enough. Apparently, the G7 think so too. Their impatience is bringing a…
It’s no secret that China wants to replace the US as the world’s superpower when it comes to currency, economy, military, nuclear and benevolent money lender. However, those in debt to China are finding that the private reality of…
If this summer brings a repeat of devastating hurricanes and wildfires, people will blame it on climate change. They won’t be wrong. Today, scientists imply companies aren’t doing enough to comply with the pollution mandates set as thresholds for…
Is Russia getting ready to go out with a ‘bang’? Or do they just want to annihilate all potential threat from Ukraine as it preps for a major counteroffensive? Either way, an overnight ‘exceptional’ air attack on Kyiv from…
The recent CNN townhall hosting Trump has been described as “entertaining.” It wasn’t. It was scary and disturbing. Scary in the sense that Trump is so mentally flawed that the mere possibility of another term with him would no…
Have you noticed that the weather is taking equal billing on national newscasts alongside the invasion of Ukraine and the end of Title 42? The NOAA warns that it won’t be long before this season’s El Niño will command…
The Biden admin is getting tough on those businesses that contribute mightily to climate change. One rule has power plants scrambling to meet that mandate — and probably hoping the GOP retakes the White House; So just how many…
We know the country is politically polarized. Unfortunately, politics has devolved into prioritizing party over public. We see this happening on a daily occurrence in Congress, state legislatures, city councils, school boards, etc. It’s resulted in library books being…
