Numbers don’t lie, but Trump and GOP-controlled states are lying about the numbers (at their own risk)

By Robert A. Vella Today marks the point when all fifty U.S. states, to varying degrees, are reopening their economies Continue reading →

All the King’s Horses: Why COVID-19 is befalling America and its President

By Robert A. Vella I’m reminded of that old nursery school rhyme: Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty Continue reading →

Public panic should be going down as new coronavirus cases drop, but here’s why it isn’t

By Robert A. Vella Worldwide, there are 2.4+ million confirmed COVID-19 cases which have resulted in over 165,000 deaths.  In Continue reading →

Sunday headlines, and why President Trump’s political strategy is making Republicans so nervous

By Robert A. Vella “Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril. Continue reading →

Economics and Politics in a Pandemic: Trump’s shotgun strategy misses the target

By Robert A. Vella The desperation of President Trump‘s rapidly changing proposals yesterday, to stimulate a global economy shutting down Continue reading →

Trump in the crosshairs, the irreverence of youth, pandemic updates, and other news

By Robert A. Vella I wouldn’t want to be in President Trump‘s shoes right now.  He is damned if he Continue reading →

Iran’s attack provides a lesson in rhetoric, and today’s news

By Robert A. Vella Last night, Iran launched intermediate-range ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases shared by U.S. forces Continue reading →

Impeachment, Mueller, Trump, climate, corporatization of journalism, cartel runs wild, and other news

By Robert A. Vella The news roundup for this Friday includes impeachment and Mueller investigation updates, the latest President Trump Continue reading →