Now that most primaries, runoffs and special elections are over throughout the country, with much discussion taking place about the influence of Democratic Socialism on the one hand and Trump’s relentless pursuit of power on the other, it is worthwhile to take a look at some of the most interesting and crucial matchups going into […]
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Special Post: Alarms Raised by AIA
Members of the Archeological Institute of America (AIA) recently received this message in our Inboxes: “An Important Message from AIA President Brian I. Daniels.” We reprint it here to raise the alarm about yet more drastic changes coming from the Trump Administration. ————————————— Last month we shared some of the Archaeological Institute of America’s exciting […]
Democratic Socialism, the Democracy Coalition and the State of Our Nation
As we stated over 10 years ago, as Donald Trump was coming on the scene as a presidential candidate, “democratic socialism” is not a political party in the US but rather a political and activist system held by an organization, the Democratic Socialists of America. Among their goals is “a system where ordinary people have […]
Honoring Juneteenth in the Trump Era
This piece is being posted on Juneteenth 2026. It is important not only to reiterate the history of the holiday but also to remind us of the involvement of our psychopathic President, Donald Trump, in the day – since, as usual, Trump’s involvement is contradictory, disingenuous, and racist. Here we will also examine some of […]
Fighting Back: Heroes and Activists in the Battle for Democracy
Since President Donald Trump – twice impeached, convicted felon, defendant found civilly liable for sexual abuse and defamation – will not let up on his scorched-earth campaign to destroy our democracy, those Americans who are victimized by him and his cronies (many of them also criminals) continue to have to fight back. Victims of selective […]
Positive Trends and the Work We still Have to Do
In trying times, such as those we live in now, it is important both to stay alert and engaged and to take care of ourselves by hanging onto hope. Despite all the challenges we are facing, there are definite signs of hope for those of us who are afraid for our very survival as a […]
Primaries to Watch: Part II
In Part I of our examination of upcoming primaries, we looked at Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas, since those elections were coming up in March. The results are now in for NC and Texas (the Illinois primary is on March 17). Democrat Roy Cooper, who is very popular, will go up against Michael Whatley for […]
Upcoming Primaries to Watch: Part I
Primaries leading up to the November 2026 Midterm Elections will begin on March 3rd. Primaries will decide on general election candidates not only in crucial US House and Senate races but also many governors and other elected officials throughout the country. It is time to start paying attention! The primary contests this year are particularly […]
The Value of Prayer for Individuals and the Common Good
We have discussed prayer and its benefits several times. In 2021, we noted that our petitions to whatever Force we choose – God, Divine Love, Guardian Angels, Allah, Vishnu, etc. – direct our energies not only toward calming ourselves but also toward calling to mind the need for solidarity with like-minded souls. When praying or […]
Climate Change Initiatives and Defying Right-Wing Anti-environmentalism
In its November 10, 2025, issue, Time Magazine did a series, “Time100 Climate,” featuring the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action. In this age of right-wing (and Trump-exacerbated) climate change denialism, the individuals highlighted in this overview provide a helping of much-needed hope and inspiration. Some of those featured are in the US, […]