The Democrats are poised to have several showdowns over immigration. Their big changes to policy reform hinges on one person – who is not a politician; It may not be a coincidence that the world is seeing a rise…
Contrary to what many think, there has been a silver lining during this fatal pandemic. Because of the pandemic, we, as a society, have been forced to confront ugly truths that have always been categorized as ‘the elephants I’m…
As usual, there are multiple showdowns brewing in Washington: the spending bill, the US debt default, etc. Fireworks are really due to explode if Dems get their way of including something in spending bill most GOP oppose; A whistleblower…
This morning, we learn that two more of the remains of the 2,753 lives murdered in the 9/11 massacre have been identified. It leaves 1,100 victims, at least 40% of those who died on 9/11, unidentified. As we mull…
No one disputes that the Biden admin has a lot on its plate. After all, history will validate that Biden inherited a ‘hot mess’ from Trump. Yet, it seems Biden isn’t throwing out all of Trump’s anti-immigrant policies; Why…
Unbelievably, there are still people who have not received a vaccine. Even when they see their own friends and influencers fall victim to Covid. Well, the CDC has a new message for these folks especially for Labor Day; Is…
Has American democracy ever been so threatened by the very political representatives elected to safeguard our best interests? The fact that power and influence corrupts is as old as the history of mankind but from the day Trump became…
Once again, media hype is touting the influence of the Latino voter. This time, it’s whether or not Latino voters can save California’s Democrat Governor. Is this another ‘sleeping giant’ fairy tale or reality politics?; What’s the future of…
There has been an ongoing (affordable) housing crisis for years, exasperated by the pandemic exodus of urban dwellers to the burbs. Now, that same housing crisis is going to reach momentous proportions, I predict. Connect the dots: thousands lost…
As we watch helplessly as Mother Nature exacts her fury on the country, more than 1,000 people are still dying from something that we actually can subvert; Rents are increasing fueling the debate between home ownership and renting; The…
For the first time since he was sworn into office in January, (only 8 months ago!), over 50 percent of Americans disapprove of President Biden’s job performance. No doubt, the majority of that disappointment stems from the administration’s handling…
Does ‘the good for humanity’ ever enter into a judgement issued by the Supreme Court? One media outlet attempts to explain the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump-era radical asylum policy; If immigrants, and all of us, were under the…
The Supreme Court just flexed their partisan muscle and it’s not good for asylum seekers; The CDC lays out the bare facts of just how likely the unvaccinated are likely to be hospitalized and the odds would make Vegas…
The images of fleeing Afghans suffocatingly crowded into the bare cargo bays of military C-17s is heartbreaking enough, but what may be worse, is the reluctance of countries to accept these new and involuntary refugees. Yet, Afghanistan has one…
We start the week off with a continuation of the bad news from last week: Afghanistan, Hurricane Grace, wild fires, water rationing, Tropical Storm Henri, etc. In addition, we hear former Trump administration officials laying the blame for the…
The consequences of climate change continue to be felt around the world, compounding desperate situations. A new study warns that soon, even the most ardent of climate deniers, won’t be able to keep their cool; Good news: US government…
This second surge of Covid is scarier than the first since the vaccinated can easily transmit the disease as the unvaccinated. However, a new study reveals that the most vulnerable in our homes may be even a bigger player…
The ongoing revelation that the country has not traveled far enough from our national roots of prejudice, bias and discrimination rears its ugly head once (twice, thrice) again: New report highlights the disparity chasm in health spending; There’s a…
Booster shots should be good news for anyone who sees the high numbers of Delta infections and want to have peace of mind with an extra shot. (Editor’s note: This post was revised to reflect a correction of a…
As we watch heartbreaking collapse happening in two countries: Afghanistan and Haiti, and pray for the best for those people scared, hurt and uncertain of their future, we see that uncertainty is widespread: US-Mexico border crossings in July hit…
The world is getting hotter. Warfare, both physically and ideologically, is erupting at a faster pace everywhere. So, is it surprising that: China is gaining a foothold too close to the US?; Regardless of warnings of “Do not come,”…
As long as there is discrimination and prejudice, there will be racial disparity. It has been acutely obvious these past 2 years during the pandemic. Now, one clinical psychologist highlights reasons why so many children get suspended from school…
In my opinion, everyone should live their lives according to Newton’s 3rd Law: For every action (force) in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction. Light a match in a dry, drought-stricken forest and you get a massive…
Could the start of school for millions of students across the country be the tipping point for the GOP? Driven by irrational ideology and indescribable hero worship, the GOP is now facing their most dire political test: mandating no…
The starkest, most dire environmental report was released overnight. The delusion some people and political leaders around the world continue to labor under, that climate change is as much a hoax as Covid, at the most should be convinced,…
