COVID-19 deaths soar as Trump causes more anguish for Americans and his own political party

By Robert A. Vella COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have risen back up to May levels as the coronavirus pandemic Continue reading →

Face masks, shields, and anxiety spread across America as its president retreats into delusion

By Robert A. Vella The U.S. now has over 350,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases with over 10,000 fatalities.  These figures represent Continue reading →

Saturday Supplemental: Court rulings, effect of Trump tariffs, and international news

By Robert A. Vella Today, we’ll cover some important court rulings, the negative effects from President Trump’s ill-conceived trade wars, Continue reading →

Voter-id struck down, Move against Planned Parenthood, Manafort sentencing, Commentary on antisemitism

By Robert A. Vella Here’s the news for this Saturday and some political commentary on antisemitism. Voter-id struck down From:  Continue reading →

GOP leaders weigh protecting Trump from primary challenge

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republicans in early voting states are grappling with how — and whether — to protect President Donald Continue reading →

U.K. provides another case study for the political motives behind Voter Id requirements

By Robert A. Vella In the U.S. over the last eight years or so, critics of Republican voter id plans Continue reading →

Texas’ Voter ID Law Does Not Discriminate and Can Stand, Appeals Panel Rules

HOUSTON — A federal appeals court upheld a revamped version of Texas’ voter identification law on Friday, saying that it Continue reading →

In Wisconsin, ID law proved insurmountable for many voters

By one estimate, 300,000 eligible voters in the state lacked valid photo IDs heading into the election; it is unknown Continue reading →