Sunday News: Epstein arrested, racist rally, U.K. envoy rips Trump, Amash on GOP, Mex. targets migrants

By Robert A. Vella Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who had thought his wealth and privilege allowed him to escape justice, has Continue reading →

Contrary to popular belief, Americans are moving Left (and other news)

By Robert A. Vella The popularly-held opinion is that conservatism is on the rise in America and that progressivism has Continue reading →

America’s poor becoming more destitute under Trump: U.N. expert

Poverty in the United States is extensive and is deepening under the Trump administration whose policies seem aimed at removing Continue reading →

U.K. provides another case study for the political motives behind Voter Id requirements

By Robert A. Vella In the U.S. over the last eight years or so, critics of Republican voter id plans Continue reading →

Tory minister says it’s ‘shameful’ to claim benefit cuts have driven people to suicide

Govt Newspeak Tory minister says it’s ‘shameful’ to claim benefit cuts have driven people to suicide – I don’t know Continue reading →

Why we still fight

By Robert A. Vella We progressives, that is;  and, our ranks are thinning with each passing day.  But, we are Continue reading →

Quotes of the Day: Gloomy World Bank economic forecast, Dolly Parton on NC ‘bathroom’ law

“The global economy is fragile.  Growth is weak.” – World Bank economist Ayhan Kose on his organization’s, as well as Continue reading →

International Elections: Reformists/Moderates win big in Iran, Centrist Establishment loses in Ireland

By Robert A. Vella The results from two notable elections highlight the shifting fortunes of political interests around the globe. Continue reading →