There are two main answers to this excellent question. First and most obviously, about half of the U.S. electorate supports Donald Trump as our next president. At a minimum, that means anti-intellectualism and the rejection of science in policymaking. This …
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Anyone who imputes any honesty and sincerity to the evangelical Christians is an absolute fool.
If you’re concerned about gun safety and the protection of our children, that’s wonderful–and there is no question that any Democrat is a better answer for you than any Republican. The same can be said about quality education, healthcare, women’s …
I’m surprised to see this pabulum from George Clooney. It’s not incorrect, but it’s an extremely bland statement as to what’s going on here. All U.S. elections are about progressives, who, by definition, want to move our country forward, and conservatives …
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The point being made here is a good one. Moreover, the 40% (or whatever the exact number is) largely consider themselves the most astute observers within our population.
The chart below provides letter grades for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia with respect to the physical safety of the LGBTQ community. Sorry to see my home state (Pennsylvania) with a D. But, as they …
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Not sure how impressed Goethe would be with present-day U.S. politics. We grow ignorance as if it’s corn; we cultivate it like we would a clone of a fabulous pinot noir; we nurture it as if it were a newborn …
Newsweek’s article on the low level of ethics within the U.S. Supreme Court begins: In his upcoming memoir, retired Judge David S. Tatel wrote that he stepped down from his position on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of …
Many Americans hope that Trump leaves the country forever, or pray that he gets hit by a bus or dies of a heart attack. The issue that all these folks are missing is this: Losing the opportunity to prosecute Trump …
Is our country bigger than one man? For almost 250 years, it would have occurred to precisely no one to even ask that question. Now, it’s front and center. Love the illustration here.
