And so, the unchecked corruption begins!

And so, the unchecked corruption begins!

“President-elect Donald J. Trump is keeping secret the names of the donors who are funding his transition effort, a break from tradition that could make it impossible to see what interest groups, businesses or wealthy people are helping launch his second term.” From...
Trump 2.0. Oh My!

Trump 2.0. Oh My!

This time, at least, Donald Trump won fair and square. But the people have spoken, placing trust in a person who might be the least ethical and the most self-interested U.S. politician in many years.   Perfectly legal?  Although the election appears to be...
Justice Delayed and Denied; Dithering at SCOTUS

Justice Delayed and Denied; Dithering at SCOTUS

Our Supreme Court needlessly vacated an injunction against the Idaho legislature’s strict abortion ban, which in effect halted emergency abortions in that state to protect the life, health or safety of the mother.  The “vacating” –– that is, a stay of the lower...
Bad Faith – “To Hell with Democracy”

Bad Faith – “To Hell with Democracy”

The above quote – “to hell with democracy” –– comes from a clip in a new movie, Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy.  (A link is provided near the end of this blog.)  The words are spoken passionately, from a deep conviction that...