The Legacy Trump Is Building

A president's quest for legacy - and the public memory he cannot control

Creating Gray: The Newspeak Era

A government bent on rewriting reality met a truth it couldn’t erase: video captured by ordinary citizens on their phones.

When Gray Disappears

Sometimes the problem isn’t uncertainty—it’s the refusal to admit when there is no gray.

More Shades of Gray: What Are We Really Doing in Venezuela?

As the U.S. detains Nicolás Maduro, partisan reflexes are replacing serious debate about risks, legality, and what comes next.

The Beauty of Gray: When Tragedy Becomes a Talking Point

How political narratives erase nuance—and the danger of choosing sides before facing the facts.

When Empathy Fails: How Political Leaders Respond to Tragedy

A look at how political leaders’ words after violence shape our civic culture — and what we lose when empathy disappears.

And As for 2025… Reflections on a Turbulent Year

A personal reflection on politics, culture, and music during a year that reshaped both the country and my own life.

If This Is the Future, We’re F**ked: When AI Decides Reality Is Wrong

The fear was machines that were too smart. The danger lies in systems that are confidently wrong yet still treated as authoritative.

Two Men Murdered In Our Name

In violation of the Geneva Convention, U.S. forces murdered two shipwrecked men at sea, another example of Trump’s expanding lawlessness.

He Couldn't Hold His Tongue

Gene Simmons immigrated to America at eight years old. After achieving the American Dream, he now argues for shutting the door behind him.

When Power Targets the Vulnerable

When cruelty becomes policy, the vulnerable suffer and loyalty to power blinds even the most compassionate. Where are we going as a county?

A Shutdown of Compassion: The Latest Assault on Obamacare

For the second time in a generation, Obamacare brought Washington to a standstill — not because it failed, but because it worked.

Free Speech, As Long As You Don’t Offend The King

Kimmel said the right thing. MAGA wants an apology. This isn’t about decency; it’s about demanding submission and eliminating criticism.

Am I A Patriot?

When patriotism is reduced to loyalty to one man, we all lose. Instead, it should represent compassion, justice, and equality.

Red States In Glass Houses

GOP leaders call out New York and Los Angeles, but data shows many Red states are deadlier. Why aren’t they looking for a national solution?