FBI warning on Russian interference, Trump’s “herd immunity” doctor, William Barr goes full-Nazi, + more

By Robert A. Vella In congressional testimony, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned the nation that Russia is actively interfering in Continue reading →

Historical Analogue: Why we are reliving the nightmare of 20th century fascism, plus news headlines

By Robert A. Vella “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist Continue reading →

Woodward book on Trump, Senate report on mail delays, DOJ intervenes in libel suit, plus new polling

By Robert A. Vella Legendary journalist Bob Woodward, of Watergate fame, has a new book coming out on the Trump Continue reading →

Pandemic, Racism, and Dictatorship highlight the final stretch of the 2020 election campaign

By Robert A. Vella In 1992, economic concerns were the primary election issue among Americans heading into the final two Continue reading →

Postmaster General, FDA Commissioner caught lying in service to Trump as NY probes his business

By Robert A. Vella Habitual lying is a trademark of the Trump administration because this thoroughly corrupt president demands loyalty Continue reading →

Monday Focus: The Rebirth of Fascism and the Destruction of Democracy

By Robert A. Vella The rise of authoritarianism around the world today, mostly of the right-wing fascist variety, rekindles extremely Continue reading →

Pandemic pressures Republicans, Trump’s goon squad, U.K. scandals, and headlines

By Robert A. Vella Today, the U.S. surpassed 4 million COVID-19 cases and 145,000 deaths.  New jobless claims announced by Continue reading →

The Defenders of Democracy counterattack against the Tide of Authoritarianism

By Robert A. Vella The tide of authoritarianism which has swept over much of the world over the last decade Continue reading →