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 →

Trump collides with democracy as his authoritarian impulses are stymied by political realities

By Robert A. Vella On Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a momentously 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 →

Biden’s pick, Trump’s shtick, states pushback, election results, and our new Electoral College map

By Robert A. Vella Joe Biden has picked Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his presidential running mate.  It was not Continue reading →

Sunday Topics: The Grim Reaper, Putin’s fraud, Trump’s alienation, and police reform/racial injustice news

By Robert A. Vella After last night’s explosive assault on the nerves of people and pets alike in my locale, Continue reading →

Trump allies fear their white supremacist image, and that’s why they’re threatening journalists

By Robert A. Vella Trump allies understand what I detailed in an editorial earlier this month – that the president Continue reading →

Mueller testimony coverage (UPDATED)

By Robert A. Vella Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified this morning before the House Judiciary Committee.  He will testify Continue reading →

Why the Supreme Court is key to the partisan fight over the U.S. Census (plus other news)

By Robert A. Vella Under Article I Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, the enumeration (i.e. counting) of the entire Continue reading →