The current state of American politics is more volatile than it has been in decades. Voting is fraught with issues that make it harder for your voice to be heard. Protests against racism and other divisive issues range from silent to violent. Stay informed with help from our affiliates.
When it comes to presidential elections, Americans have persevered through many challenges. They succeeded at holding an election in 1864, during the Civil War, in a divided nation. They succeeded in 1932, as they suffered the economic devastation of the Great Depression. Now, U.S. citizens…
Recently, the Republican-led Senate tried to pass what Senate leaders called a COVID-19 relief bill. Most of those who pushed the bill forward knew it wouldn’t pass and why. Still, they gleefully took the opportunity to blame Democrats. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Dems…
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It’s possible Trump’s campaign strategists have studied the popular trial lawyer’s playbook, Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff's Revolution and plan to win the election using these trial lawyer psychological techniques.
An election year is here, and it’s gearing up to be one of the most concerning elections we’ve had in a long time. As a country, we are still struggling with the COVID-19 crisis, and people are trying to determine the safest way to vote…
People from all over the political spectrum are struggling. Many do not know exactly where they stand on the issues, try to fit a square peg in a round hole, and label themselves as to fit societal norms. Some have no strong feelings about the issues and…
We are living in unprecedented times. From a novel coronavirus pandemic to a global movement for racial and social justice, 2020 already calls for unprecedented actions. Make no mistake, however, these events were not the beginning of a vast political divide in this country. Political…
Racism – John Gomez, Trial Attorney on George Floyd’s Needless Death
There is no doubt that every community across the United States has been economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Salaries have been cut, businesses have had to permanently close their doors, and retirement accounts have taken an irreparable hit. However, a recent poll from Hart Research…
Norman Pearlstine, executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, was honored at the Poynter Institute’s Bowtie Ball in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, November 2 for his distinguished service as a journalist. Poynter is a premier training institution and think tank for journalists. Pearlstine was…
