For decades, Bernie Sanders has been warning about the dangers of wealth concentration and its impact on democracy. His recent comments about the United States becoming an oligarchy reflect not just the state of economic inequality but also the growing influence of billionaires on critical government processes. One stark example of this was President-elect Donald…
Opinion: The incoming administration, namely Musk, is considering substantial federal workforce reductions, claiming they will address budget deficits and improve efficiency. However, these cuts are poised to make life more difficult for everyday Americans while benefiting billionaires and corporations. These reductions will cripple essential public services, weaken government oversight, and leave citizens with fewer resources…
I’m never voting for a Democrat again. Recent events have pushed me to this decision, and one story in particular solidified my stance: President Biden’s commutation of Michael Conahan’s sentence—a judge who played a central role in the appalling “Kids-for-Cash” scandal. This act of clemency wasn’t just a misstep; it was a betrayal of justice…
The Echo of an Apocryphal WarningA quote—often misattributed to figures like Alexander Fraser Tytler—sums up a stark reality: “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only last until the voters discover they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury.” Though its origins are murky, the sentiment resonates today as…
The debate over whether health care is a fundamental right or a privilege has long shaped the American political and social landscape. While other developed nations have largely embraced health care as a universal right, the United States remains a country where many struggle to afford coverage, navigate a complex insurance system, and avoid financial…
Donald Trump’s proposed policy to end birthright citizenship, which he plans to implement upon taking office in January, targets the very principle that safeguarded his family’s place in the United States. While much attention has been given to how the 14th Amendment ensured his father, Fred Trump, was a U.S. citizen, it’s equally significant to…
America’s healthcare system is broken, and it’s time to address the real problem: the politicians who refuse to give the country universal healthcare. While health insurance companies play their part in the crisis, the root cause lies with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. These politicians have been bought off by big pharmaceutical companies…
Decades ago, under Governor Ronald Reagan’s leadership, California dismantled much of its safety net for the mentally ill. His administration’s decision to sign the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act in 1967 marked the closure of many state-run psychiatric hospitals, leaving countless vulnerable individuals without the support they needed. The act aimed to protect civil liberties by reducing…
The recent suggestion by President-elect Donald Trump that Canada could become the 51st state may have been made in jest, but it raises an intriguing possibility. While such an idea might seem far-fetched, there are compelling arguments for why closer integration—or even unification—could be mutually beneficial for the United States and Canada. A Healthier America…
The United States seems to be growing more divided, and this division is now spreading to social media platforms. What once was a space for people of varying political beliefs to interact is now separating along ideological lines, much like statehouses and media outlets. Bluesky, a newer social media platform founded by Twitter’s former CEO…
