News from the judicial system and the U.S. Senate, my comments on UFOs, and some Trump updates

By Robert A. Vella Judicial system news From:  Judge in census case: New evidence alleging political motivation behind citizenship question Continue reading →

Mitch McConnell Calls to Cut Social Security, Medicare

After instituting a $1.5 trillion tax cut and signing off on a $675 billion budget for the Department of Defense, Continue reading →

C-SPAN panel discussion on America’s mental health crisis

By Robert A. Vella Comparing the prevalence of psychological conditions in the U.S. with other nations is difficult because there Continue reading →

Arizona, Colorado teachers rally, schools close for 2nd day

PHOENIX — Arizona and Colorado teachers plan to don red shirts and descend upon their respective Capitols for a second Continue reading →

Analysis | Trump to poor Americans: Get to work or lose your benefits

The White House budget proposal, due to be unveiled on Tuesday, would reduce spending on anti-poverty programs from food stamps Continue reading →

The Other Philadelphia: Inside the People’s Fight Against Gentrification & Privatized Education

As the the Democratic National Convention gets underway today in Philadelphia, residents and elected officials hope to bring attention to Continue reading →

Portugal’s Government Ousted in Challenge to Austerity

An alliance of left-wing Portuguese lawmakers on Tuesday brought down the government of Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, turning the Continue reading →

The atrocious state of Education in America today

By Robert A. Vella Besieged by an onslaught of privatization schemes, budget cutting, ill-conceived performance standards, an anti-union inspired marginalization Continue reading →