A plotting racist sheriff and a dead transgender woman highlight police recruiting troubles, + other news

By Robert A. Vella For democratic societies to function properly, a nation’s citizens must feel a certain amount of respect Continue reading →

Mueller testimony coverage (UPDATED)

By Robert A. Vella Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified this morning before the House Judiciary Committee.  He will testify Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: The ugly truth about racism in America, plus other news to close out this week

By Robert A. Vella If there is something good to come from President Trump’s most recent expressions of hateful white Continue reading →

Humpday News: Collusion, Impeachment, Contempt, Michael Cohen, Trump’s statements, and more

By Robert A. Vella In the news for this Wednesday, we’ll examine an admission by the former Ecuador president that Continue reading →

Midweek Madness: Court dramas, political intrigue, economic worries, international tensions top the news

By Robert A. Vella Insanity is all around us, folks.  It’s enough to turn any sane person into a quivering Continue reading →

Open letter to Robert Mueller

To:       Robert Swan Mueller III From:  Robert A. Vella Sir, you were a decorated war hero and a highly respected Continue reading →

The Center holds on for dear life: The E.U. parliamentary elections, and Democrats’ strategy in the U.S.

By Robert A. Vella Before getting to today’s editorial which some readers might find disconcerting, let’s examine the results of Continue reading →

My first thoughts on the 2020 election, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella Centrism versus Populism A couple of years ago, I watched a televised town hall meeting with Continue reading →