Saturday’s Topic: The beauty of speaking truth to power, and the rest of today’s news

By Robert A. Vella As you probably know, this blog focuses heavily on speaking truth to power.  When it is Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: Woes, gags, shame, tears, suits, racists, and shortages

By Robert A. Vella Woes In the criminal cases against Paul Manafort, Special Counsel Robert Mueller will file a the Continue reading →

Fiat Chrysler Reportedly Settling Emissions Cheating Claims, Paying $650 Million

The Associated Press is reporting that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has agreed to settle claims that it cheated on emissions Continue reading →

The Generals dump on Trump, and a ‘kick in the stomach’ to blue-collar workers

By Robert A. Vella Well, 2018 has been quite a year, hasn’t it?  From deadly mass shootings, an onslaught of Continue reading →

The massive Equifax data breach and You

By Robert A. Vella If you are reading this editorial, consider yourself in exclusive company.  For most people, concern over Continue reading →

Nevada Marijuana Legalization kerfuffle highlights the corrupting influence of Money in America

By Robert A. Vella I was living in Nevada during the 1990s and early 2000s when the push for marijuana Continue reading →

Nuclear weapon firms pay to settle illegal lobbying cases

A $67.5 million payment by a major nuclear weapons contractor to settle claims that it illegally spent federal funds is Continue reading →

Bridgegate case verdict: Former officials guilty on all counts

(CNN)Two former officials linked to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office were found guilty on all charges Friday in connection Continue reading →