Monday, November 9, 2026

US engine of creativity and innovation stuck in neutral, needs to shift into high...

It’s the job of the president to exhibit world-class leadership to inspire others to use their creative and innovative talents to generate progress.

I’m the Pied Piper

Anybody remember the 1966 rock song by Crispian St. Peters I'm the Pied Piper? The part that got me recently was this rift:

What rough beast?

President Biden’s Gaza policy leaves the Middle East in flames.

Trump signs sweeping immigration law, stripping due process and expanding mass detention

Trump’s immigration law sparks backlash over mass detentions and loss of due process.

White House Provides Suspiciously Low Total of Civilian Drone Strike Deaths

A newly released report puts the death toll at no more than 116 for civilians killed by drones. So why do watchdog groups estimate the real number as up to 1,000?

Hundreds of thousands expected to join ‘historic nationwide mobilization’ on eve of Trump impeachment...

"The night before the House of Representatives takes a historic vote to impeach Trump," progressive groups said of the anticipated action, "we'll head to every congressional office and public square to declare that nobody is above the law."

Members of Congress scoring personal loans from political supporters

Repayment terms often undisclosed, transactions together worth millions.

The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act and the battle against government spying

The FANFSA, passed with a 219-199 vote, garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with 96 Democrats and 123 Republicans backing the bill.

Trump administration quietly rolls back civil rights efforts across federal government

Previously unannounced directives will limit the Department of Justice’s use of a storied civil rights enforcement tool, and loosen the Department of Education’s requirements on investigations.

‘A huge victory’: Biden USDA moves to restore animal welfare protections shredded by trump

“Finally, USDA will close the loophole allowing factory farms to produce ‘organic’ eggs and chicken.”