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The Dire Consequences of Territorial Annexation
Both agreed on a host of important socio-economic and security matters. The most ominous issue they strongly embraced, however, is the annexation of a substantial swath of Palestinian territories based on Trump’s “Peace to Prosperity” plan…
The Killer-in-Chief: Murder, He Said
GUEST WORDS--“Be assured of one thing: whichever candidate you choose at the polls in November, you aren’t just electing a president of the…
News Networks Must Provide Equal Time to Rebut Trump’s Daily Campaign Events
VOICES-The long U.S. tradition of providing equal time to the opposition party after a president’s yearly State of the Union (SOTU) address…
The Next Coronavirus Bill Must Protect the at Risk 2020 Election
ELECTION POLITICS---First, it was a public health crisis. Now, it’s decimating the economy. And for its next trick, the coronavirus is thre…
Wave Goodbye to the Handshake
THE NEW NORMAL-The traditional handshake, once part of our daily interactions, is now defunct.
Trump: Manufactured Chaos
GUEST WORDS--In late December of last year, the Chinese announced an epidemic in Wuhan.
Long Before the Coronavirus, Anthropologist Edward T. Hall Researched the Phenomenon of Social Distancing
VIEW FROM HERE-Social distancing may feel like a new and abnormal concept for most Americans but not for those familiar with the research a…
The EPA Just Gave Polluters a License to Kill
THE RIGHT TO KILL--Our government just told polluters they are free to pump deadly chemicals into our air and water.
Social Crisis and the Public Use of Reason
VOICES-Presently we face a true crisis – a crisis in the fullest sense of the word.
If Trump Declares Martial Law Due to Coronavirus, Can He Suspend the Election?
GUEST WORDS--There is no dearth of examples suggesting that President Donald Trump lives in an alternate reality.
What Planet are We On?
TOM DISPATCH--As the coronavirus sweeps across the planet, leaving death and mayhem in its wake, many theories are being expounded to expla…
Protocols Save Lives – But What Took So Long?
ONE MAN’S OPINION-Protocols are established procedures to do some task. Some are obvious such as putting the toothpaste on the toothbrush b…
Athletes Are Supporting Stadium Workers. Why Aren’t More Owners?
SPORTS POLITICS--The coronavirus has disrupted practically every part of our lives, including the complete shutdown of every major sports l…
God Did Not Cause the Pandemic
VIEW FROM HERE-It always gets on my nerves when religious people turn natural events such as earthquakes, floods, and infectious diseases i…
The Opposite of Progressivism? Pessimism
VIEW FROM HERE--There’s a short-circuit in the political convictions of some progressive-minded voters these days.
Congress Must Immediately Guarantee Masks, Testing, and Ventilators for All Americans
VOICES-In the midst of this terrible pandemic, three absolutely essential items must be made immediately available to all Americans: masks…
The Fed, the Virus, and Inequality: A Global Dr. Frankenstein at Work
GUEST WORDS--Whether you’re invested in the stock market or not, you’ve likely noticed that it’s been on a roller coaster lately.
Elizabeth Warren Was a Once in a Lifetime Candidate. What Happened?
GUEST WORDS--Let me speak plainly. Liz Warren ending her campaign for the Presidency is an incalculable loss for America.
A Profound and Historic Question for Elizabeth Warren: Which Side Are You On?
DEMOCRAT POLITICS--Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks during a campaign rally at the Charleston Music Ha…
Ending the Myth That Trump Is Ending the Wars
OTHER WORDS-There was this moment during the State of the Union Address that I can’t stop thinking about.
