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 →

A very dangerous game: The politics behind President Trump’s executive orders on pandemic relief

By Robert A. Vella Shortly after negotiations broke down between Congress and the White House concerning additional financial aid to Continue reading →

Pandemic pressures Republicans, Trump’s goon squad, U.K. scandals, and headlines

By Robert A. Vella Today, the U.S. surpassed 4 million COVID-19 cases and 145,000 deaths.  New jobless claims announced by Continue reading →

Monday Kickoff: Pandemic impacts, Trump’s blame game, Pompeo scrutinized, GOP election hopes

By Robert A. Vella We kickoff this Monday in May with a focus on four related topics. The public health Continue reading →

Meanderings of a Manic Mind: Today’s news on the coronavirus pandemic and President Trump

By Robert A. Vella As has been previously reported on this blog, new COVID-19 infections are rising across America’s heartland Continue reading →

All the King’s Horses: Why COVID-19 is befalling America and its President

By Robert A. Vella I’m reminded of that old nursery school rhyme: Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty Continue reading →

Trump’s latest executive order, and how the war against coronavirus is being undermined by extremists

By Robert A. Vella Yesterday, President Trump issued an executive order to force meat processing plants to reopen despite the Continue reading →

Sunday Sarcasm, and today’s news

By Robert A. Vella Here’s a little sarcasm for this Sunday plus today’s news: From:  WHO says no evidence of Continue reading →