In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome.
Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
A big focus of Trump’s campaign, and by extension the Project 2025 agenda he plans to enact, are the immediate deportations of up to 12 million undocumented immigrants. He’s promised that… Read More
I was at a gathering recently where several people noted how stressed they were about the upcoming election and wondering how long they could get through another 70 or so days of whatever THIS is. We… Read More
Democrats to Hold Senate Floor Into the Night to Lay Out Dangerous Views of Nominee to Lead Federal Health Care Policy
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden,… Read More
Governor answered “yes” when asked whether a bill she signed “gutted” Iowa’s taxpayer watchdog
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A history of corruption and overspending in Iowa by… Read More
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he will issue an executive order to harden communities from wind-propelled wildfires that turn into urban firestorms.
Washington, D.C.… Read More
What you need to know: Building on yesterday’s positive meetings on Capitol Hill and with President Trump, Governor Newsom continued his bipartisan outreach in meetings with House and Senate… Read More
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington, DC to meet with President Trump and members of Congress - focusing on securing critical disaster aid for the survivors of the Los… Read More