ABOVE: Some of the “very fine people on both sides” in Charlottesville (August 2017), white nationalists inspired by the election of president Donald J. Trump. It does not matter if I believe Trump supporters are racists. Because Donald Trump believes that his supporters are racists. And that they are OK with a racist president, and … Read more
There are some issues that should be debated in public discourse. Some of these issues include how to achieve: Universal and Affordable Health Care. Free College, Technical, and University Education for the nation’s children. A Comfortable Standard of Living for all citizens. Saving the Environment by shifting to Renewable Green Energy Sources. Comprehensive Immigration Reform. … Read more
Above Photo: Vice President Mike Pence, along with Republican Senators John Cornyn (TX), Lindsey Graham (SC), Marsha Blackburn (TN), and (partially hidden in back) Mike Lee (UT) at the migrant detention center in McAllen, TX. Most reporters have been using the pool report from the Washington Post, so let’s use this as a starting point … Read more
Most people would think that passing a bill to take care of the 9/11 First Responders who are suffering from permanent injuries and illnesses stemming from their heroism that fateful day would achieve unanimous approval in both the House and Senate. It is the only right thing to do for these brave souls. Even the … Read more
By Barry Kirschner The survival of THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (Obamacare) is dependent on the perception of the Republican appointed members of the United States Supreme Court of the political harm that will result to its party if the Court rules as it has been asked to rule by their political allies. The twenty state … Read more