Words Matter: Journalists’ Portrayal of House Freedom Caucus Undermines DemocracyContrary to most political and media expectations, democracy stood its ground in the November elections. But even before all the votes were…Nov 15, 20221Nov 15, 20221
Slavery’s Legacy in American CapitalismCall me a little slow, but I only just realized that American capitalism has been defined by slavery: most business owners seek to get…Sep 16, 2022Sep 16, 2022
The Political Future We ChooseAmericans are facing a choice between government by a frequently shifting set of powers that are reliant on a constant framework for…Jan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
Our President, Our PatriotsHow do you tell a real American patriot from one who only claims to be?Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Google Translations Risk Spreading Bad Info, Violates CopyrightI was just reminded about a copyright transgression made by Google against a website I used to publish.Sep 24, 2020Sep 24, 2020
The Promise of DemocracyThe promise of American democracy is that all people are equal in our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is the…Jun 17, 20202Jun 17, 20202
Let’s Really Unite OurselvesAn email today triggered something in me that rebels against the constant dividing of Americans into often marginalized subgroups ….Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
McConnell, Stimulus, and National Debt: My Biased ViewMy sister has, at different times in our lives, been an honest and constructive critic of my writing. In fact, though she would not know…May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
Looking Through the Lens of the COVID-19 PandemicThere’s nothing like an immediate worldwide crisis to focus the attention and resources of an entire society on figuring out how to solve…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020