9 Jan, 2023
The Squeaker of the House
Kevin McCarthy’s pursuit of power put him into quite a predicament. He was willing to give up anything in concessions to pick up votes, but those who opposed him simply did not trust him...
9 Jan, 2023
17 Oct, 2021
Is Trump’s violent dishonesty inexorable?
A year ago, when I examined the lessons of hatred and political violence in the US, I made note of the ugly role dehumanization and hate played in the alt-right’s support of Donald Trump.
28 Sep, 2021
Donald J. Trump: Traitor
The Coup Attempt
“There is an unfolding assault taking place in America today,” President Biden said in Philadelphia on July 13. “An attempt to suppress and subvert the right to vote in fair and free elections, an assault on democracy, an assault on liberty, an assault on who we are — who we are as Americans.”...
17 Sep, 2021
Can we tell truth from buck-naked lies?
The US Capitol is about to be treated to a rally by Trump supporters, organized by a former Trump campaign official, in support of the deadly insurrection on 6 January 2021...
17 Feb, 2021
Profiles in pusillanimity
A very young John F. Kennedy, World War II skipper of the small stricken PT 109, showed selfless courage and dogged persistence...
13 Feb, 2021
‘Whataboutism’ is not a defense
‘Whataboutism’ is not a defense by Wim Laven 749 words Published in: Anchorage Press, LA Progressive, Black News, Westside Gazette,...
9 Jan, 2021
The End of American Exceptionalism
The End of American Exceptionalism by Mel Gurtov 1208 words Published in: City Watch LA, LA Progressive, Anchorage Press, Black...