Saturday, November 14, 2026

The American State of Mind; Two Contrasting Perspectives

There is a huge inequality of wealth issue in the United States separating citizens into two groups: the 1% and the 99%. If this unjust gap continues, the U.S. is going to see a societal eruption fighting for equality. The clock is ticking.

Exxon fined $2M for ‘reckless disregard’ of sanctions during Tillerson era

When secretary of state was CEO of ExxonMobil, says Treasury, the oil giant showed a "reckless disregard" for sanctions

Trump botched all this

“More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly.”

Can the new Congress keep intelligence agencies in check?

If we have broader concerns about power, accountability and the health of the republic, then we can ill-afford yet another Congress that fails in one of its most vital oversight responsibilities.

You will have Social Security just like your parents and grandparents—if you fight to...

We all, young and old, can have the same thing, but we need to demand it and to fight for it.

Who’s a bigger threat to democracy—immigrants, or billionaires?

Don’t be distracted by the anti-immigrant rhetoric this election. The real impact on democracy comes from moneyed elites.

Why America needs new infrastructure to survive

Without a bold rebuilding campaign, Americans will continue to risk their well-being and livelihoods as the nation collapses around them.
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What does a post-Roe America look like? As anti-choice laws multiply, many already are...

“Today’s decision can only cause one to wonder which cases the Court will overrule next.”

Democrats who vote for Pompeo will disgrace themselves and their party

If the party can’t even take a stand against hate, does it stand for anything?

After loneliness

Left for dead in Donald Trump's America; could communal life stir?