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Conservative Supreme Court Could Hurt the GOP
After Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died and President Trump quickly nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, some Democrats were hoping that Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney might oppose confirmation of a justice … Continue reading
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Republican Successes Could Herald Their Downfall
It appears that the GOP will finally get a solidly right-wing Supreme Court. I may not be the first to use this analogy – but Republicans in pursuit of their conservative goals are like a dog trying to catch a … Continue reading
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A Blue Wave Would Build America Back Better
What could be better for the nation than a Democratic sweep of the November elections? That would give a President Joe Biden the control of Congress he will need to enact his program next year. Democrats may have to eliminate … Continue reading
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In Search of Roots – Back Down the Gravel Road
Do you ever wonder how and why you developed as the person you are? Have you ever traveled back to your birthplace – physically or mentally – to see what you could discover about how your roots shaped your life? … Continue reading
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Can U.S. Democracy Be Taken for Granted?
Most Americans are exhausted by President Trump’s lies and demagoguery. They don’t want to see his face on TV or read about all the damage he is doing to this nation. But they must not ignore the fact that this … Continue reading
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Right-wing Conspiracy Theories Target Democrats
What is the absolute worst thing you can call a person, I mean something that immediately elicits strong emotions of disgust, revulsion and hatred toward that individual? Is it murderer? Is it Trumpist? (Just kidding.) No, it’s pedophile or worse … Continue reading
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The Right to Vote Is the Foundation of Democracy
The right to free and fair elections is the most precious one we possess as citizens of the United States. Without that blessing we wouldn’t be able to elect officials that will protect the other rights we have under the … Continue reading
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Trump’s Executive Actions Are a Grand Illusion
My last blog tried to explain the differences between the $3.4 trillion HEROES Act passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House in May and the $1 trillion HEALS Act passed by the Republican-controlled Senate in late July. I had hoped to … Continue reading
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Huge Deficits Are Bad – the Alternative Is Worse
President Trump signed the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March. Not one Democrat was invited for the signing, although they had more input on this bill than Republicans. This legislation provided an extra $600 … Continue reading
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A Divided Nation Threatens Our Democracy
This nation is confronted by massive problems that aren’t being solved. Affordable health care, racial injustice, inequality, and crumbling infrastructure are a few that demand urgent attention but climate change and the ballooning federal deficit are also looming. Unfortunately, President … Continue reading
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