A dangerous precedent, a deep crisis in democracy, and Trump’s megalomania is running amok

By Robert A. Vella Late on Tuesday, the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that shocked legal Continue reading →

Left wins in Denmark, Asylum corners Trump, Dems silence climate debate, Pelosi’s plan, Abortion news

By Robert A. Vella The political left rode to victory in Denmark yesterday bucking a wave of right-wing wins across Continue reading →

Yet another Trump temper tantrum shows why his rhetoric belies his fears, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella Trump’s temper tantrum The art of rhetoric is designed to effectuate public speech.  It allows the Continue reading →

The Amendment That Almost Killed the Electoral College

But it wasn’t all that long ago that our country—through a bipartisan effort among lawmakers—nearly ditched the Electoral College. The Bayh-Celler amendment Continue reading →

Australia’s record heat, Elect. College is white supremacy, GOP warns Trump, Kushner’s security clearance

By Robert A. Vella Before moving on to today’s news, I want to send an open message to congresswoman Alexandria Continue reading →

Tensions rise in Kashmir, Evidence of Obstruction, Electoral College move, and a tough parental question

By Robert A. Vella Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a resolution against President Trump’s national emergency Continue reading →

Finding the Shiniest Turd: Why the U.S. Electoral Map will change in 2016

By Robert A. Vella Since 1992, the U.S. electoral map in presidential elections has pretty much remained the same.  Regardless Continue reading →

GOP Donor Class considers Third-Party scheme to circumvent the 2016 Presidential Election

By Robert A. Vella Frustrated by the Republican National Committee’s wholesale surrender to the candidacy of Donald Trump this week, Continue reading →