Giuliani’s surveillance, Iran’s anger, Putin’s power grab, China’s violations, and much more news

By Robert A. Vella This busy news day includes new impeachment evidence showing that Trump’s “personal lawyer” Rudy Giuliani discussed Continue reading →

2019 comes to an end: Angry Iraqis storm U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, plus today’s other news

By Robert A. Vella On this last day of 2019, a little reflection is in order for a year full Continue reading →

Sunday Focus: the anticipated rise of global unrest is here, plus impeachment updates

By Robert A. Vella Two distinct social problems, both born from the same cause, began to manifest themselves around the Continue reading →

How a stupid ‘weather forecast’ turned into a full-blown political scandal, plus today’s other news

By Robert A. Vella It all began with an egomaniacal president interjecting himself into official weather forecasts for a powerful Continue reading →

Capitalism’s Achilles’ Heel: Economic Growth and the Population Problem

By Robert A. Vella Economists say that the relationship between economic growth and population growth is very complex and that Continue reading →

Tuesday News Briefs for March 5th 2019

By Robert A. Vella Rolling Stone has published a good summary of The New Yorker’s recent exposé on the symbiotic Continue reading →

Sunday Editorial: Rays of Sunshine and Words of Caution

By Robert A. Vella The worrisome outbreak of measles especially in the Pacific Northwest, after this disease had been eradicated Continue reading →

Migrant girl dies, Indicting Trump, Judge leaves GOP, DoD bills Saudis, Emission Standards, Pension Ruling

By Robert A. Vella Yours truly is struggling to keep up with the news these days.  Every day brings another Continue reading →