In a post-Roe America, could we see neighbors spying on neighbors, policed state borders, and even relocation across America? — In the fictional video above, we see a powerful illustration of what could be in our future. Police stop a mother and daughter suspected of traveling out of state to obtain an abortion. Hyperbole? Perhaps. But given the emerging picture of American life based on laws in development in Republican…

The answer may determine public belief in our political system — What issues do you care about? Is it abortion rights, the environment, or perhaps gun safety? Fill in the blank. There are many extremely important issues that the next Congress and the administration will take on or ignore after the 2022 midterm election. And their action or inaction will impact…

We’re reaching the lowest rung of self-government — What former President Trump and some Republicans understand is that you can’t make them do anything with words. Unless they are physically forced to do something they can simply refuse. The corollary to that is that they cannot be prevented from doing something with just words. Unless they are physically…

The tide may be turning, even among Republicans, but it doesn’t matter — Almost 60% of Americans believe former President Trump should be criminally charged for crimes related to the Jan. 6th insurrection according to a recent poll. And while he still maintains a strong base of support, there are signs his influence may be weakening. His obsession with trying to reverse the…

Or is it Yahweh, or Buddha? — Vice President Mike Pence started the day on January 6th, 2021, with a prayer. He stretched out his prayer rug, got down on his knees facing Mecca, and bowed low until his forehead touched the rug. At the end of that long day — actually at 3:50 in the morning…

What the “negative space” of GOP criticism reveals — The din of Republicans trashing the hearings of the Jan. 6th Select Committee is rising. We’re hearing a lot of things, and will continue to do so, in the coming days — it’s partisan, overblown, political theater, old news, no one cares, etc. There are two things you won’t hear…

The transition from a constitutional right to a tool for political intimidation — Extremism is like a drug. Eventually, what was once an ample dose to produce a response, no longer works, so it must be increased to produce the desired effect. Now that extremism is mainstream on the Right, it needs to produce ever more extreme displays to stimulate its base of…

But, unfortunately, it’s deadly serious — In the wake of his primary election defeat this past week, North Carolina’s freshman Republican representative Madison Cawthorn gave a gracious concession speech for which he was praised on social media. The comity didn’t last long. Two days later Cawthorn posted a statement that could’ve come straight from the origin…