Like Trump, Europe’s Populists Win Big With Rural Voters

Populist, anti-establishment political parties are on the move in Europe. If they are far from homogeneous, these parties share common Continue reading →

How Polarized U.S. Politics Are Driving Neighbors Apart

Heightened political polarization seems to be another factor causing Americans to keep to themselves, at least across party lines. A Continue reading →

The day White America cheered for a Black Man (who fought Muhammad Ali)

By Robert A. Vella The passing of legendary boxer and cultural icon Muhammad Ali made me recall a highly anticipated Continue reading →

Christmas in Joylessville

By Robert A. Vella When I was a little kid, everybody – and I mean everybody – looked upon the Continue reading →

San Bernardino: another day in America, and another Mass Shooting

By Robert A. Vella Yesterday, another tragic mass shooting took the lives of many people and injured many more.  If Continue reading →

An anecdote to ponder

By Robert A. Vella Today, as we grieve over yet another slaughter of human lives, I’d like you all to Continue reading →

Jesus ‘takes the wheel’ in Mississippi, and other Right-Wing Extremist news

By Robert A. Vella I can only imagine what sensible people around the world must think of America when they Continue reading →

Book Discussion on Extremism in America (VIDEO)

George Michael talked about his book, Extremism in America, in which he discusses the history and impact of political extremists Continue reading →