Current Leaders Make July 4 Feel Like a Day of Mourning

Current leaders make July 4 feel like a day of mourning

I was born at the start of World War II. Patriotism was at high tide, understandably so.

As July 4 approaches, Supreme Court signs away American democracy

Americans are getting ready to celebrate the founding of our country this week. Unfortunately, by then it will be too late. American democracy died last week, just shy of this country’s 249th birthday. Perhaps you missed it. That’s easy to do with all the chaos Trump has created in just five months — most recently, dropping bombs in a desperate attempt to distract from his plummeting popularity. The first critical turning point was easy to miss,…

A Democracy— If You Can Afford It… Another Supreme Court Sellout To Big Money

This has never been about free speech. It’s about whose speech gets heard. When $$ = speech, the working class is rendered mute & democracy becomes a luxury item reserved for the rich. A system this awash in money doesn’t just tilt the playing field. It erodes public trust, depresses civic participation & ensures that public policy increasingly serves the donor class instead of the public good. The Roberts Court has been converting democracy int…

A Feast of Freedom and Flavor

Every July 4th, the United States bursts into celebration to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a pivotal moment that marked the birth of a nation. This day is not only a reflection on liberty and democracy but also a vibrant showcase of community, culture, and ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!Tags: newsRead …