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An open letter to John Fetterman and a call to action
As a Pennsylvania Democrat who worked hard to help elect leaders who would fight for democracy, I am deeply disappointed in your repeated...
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Feb 22 min read


The Chaos of Trump 2.0: A Right-Wing Reckoning
After Trump’s inauguration, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a prominent conservative think tank, warned that he lacked the...
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Jan 242 min read


Despair is Not an Option: Fighting Back Against Trump’s Agenda
Donald Trump’s return to power is marked by a strategy of “shock and awe,” a calculated attempt to demoralize his opposition. His...
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Jan 212 min read


Trump’s DEI Cabinet – Dishonest, Extremist, Incompetent
For Donald Trump and his Republican allies, competence has ceased to be a prerequisite for leadership. In the incoming Trump...
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Jan 141 min read


A Modest Proposal for Deportation: Start with Immigrant MAGA Billionaires
In the world of Donald Trump, immigrants are often portrayed as a threat to the American dream. Whether it’s through the "MAGA" lens or...
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Jan 72 min read


Trump's January 6th insurrection didn't fail
Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden and the insurrection on January 6th, 2021, should have signaled the collapse of his political career....
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Jan 62 min read


Why is the Democratic Party leadership MIA?
The Democratic Party leadership seems to be missing in action when the stakes couldn’t be higher. Trump, a convicted felon and...
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Jan 32 min read


2025 – the Year of the Snake
The year 2025 marks the return of Donald Trump to the White House, a development that feels ominously appropriate for the Chinese...
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Jan 11 min read


Jimmy Carter: A President Ahead of His Time
Jimmy Carter’s presidency often finds itself overshadowed by the Iranian Hostage Crisis, but his achievements reveal a forward-thinking...
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Dec 30, 20242 min read


The fragile power of persuasion - the U.S. is at a crossroads
Throughout history, the United States has wielded a unique blend of tools to influence global affairs: force, threats, and persuasion....
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Dec 26, 20242 min read


Season's Greetings and Warm Wishes
As we gather to celebrate the Holidays, let us embrace the joy and warmth that this special time brings. Whether surrounded by loving...
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Dec 24, 20241 min read


Special Edition: The Billionaire who broke Trump before day one
Before Donald Trump could even set foot in the Oval Office, Elon Musk demonstrated who truly holds power in America. A bipartisan budget...
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Dec 21, 20241 min read


Pre-emptive obedience to Trump is moral cowardice
The growing pattern of obedience to Donald Trump, well before his official return to the presidency, represents a dangerous step toward...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read


Trump’s broken promises are inevitable – blame shifting will follow
Trump made sweeping and unrealistic promises on the campaign trail. For Trump voters, the road ahead may feel disappointing. But if...
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Dec 17, 20242 min read


Lawlessness has been normalized, but we don’t have to accept it
Since the start of the Trump era in 2014, vigilantism and political violence has been normalized. From “I could shoot someone on Fifth...
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Dec 12, 20242 min read


Democrats Must Unite, Fight, Win: Moving Forward After 2024
For Democrats to move forward, they must unite, fight for their values, and, most importantly, deliver on their promises. The 2024...
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Dec 10, 20242 min read


Trump voters - Baffled, Befuddled and Confused
As Donald Trump readies to take the Oath of Office, voters are beginning to see how his policies will affect them. And it’s not good. ...
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Dec 7, 20242 min read


Resilience and Resistance Post-2024 Election
Elections are often cast as singular make-or-break moments, but history reminds us that progress is a marathon, not a sprint. For...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read


Progressive Populism, Language, and the New Resistance
Warren Buffett famously confessed that “[t]here’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and...
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Nov 18, 20243 min read


Even right-wing Republicans are afraid of Trump’s economic plan
“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” H.L. Mencken (American...
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Nov 12, 20242 min read
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