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Donald Trump’s 2024 Candidacy—A Reality Check

Donald Trump’s 2024 Candidacy—A Reality Check

To run for President, a candidate must get on the ballot in all 50 states. What do you want to bet that Trump does not get on the ballot for at least half the states in the union?
News Media Negativity and the Red Trickle

News Media Negativity and the Red Trickle

News Media outlets are, for the most part, about the negative side of what might happen, they have and probably always will feed the fear and angst side of things.
Recognizing History While It Is Happening

Recognizing History While It Is Happening

Understanding politics and history and how they are inextricably bound together is vital for our society to survive and avoid another onset of oppression, slaughter and slavery.
On November 8th, Vote for Peace

On November 8th, Vote for Peace

As we face yet another nuclear threat, we need candidates elected who are going to support negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Nope, Hatred is Definitely Not Winning

Nope, Hatred is Definitely Not Winning

Yes, there are some really miserable human beings doing some incredibly cruel things to a whole lot of people—many from Senate seats and mega church pulpits and capitol buildings and television studios. But that is not the whole story.
An Open Letter to Elon Musk: Advice From the Cheap Seats

An Open Letter to Elon Musk: Advice From the Cheap Seats

People should believe in your humanity, Elon. You have accomplished a lot that could not have happened in the absence of that humanity. But as you are no doubt already finding out, Twitter is a different creature.