A Writer’s Blog

  • Why did America’s Founders include this Oath in the U.S. Constitution?

    U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 1, Clause 8: “Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:–I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend… Read more

  • Republican Leader: The Election Is Over

    Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: Trevor Potter is a Republican who was former chairman of the Federal Election Commission and president of the Campaign Legal Center. He writes here about efforts by Trump and his surrogates to promote their belief that the election can be overturned to Congress on January 6, when the Electoral… Read more

  • Don’t Give Employers a COVID Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card!

    Originally posted on GFBrandenburg's Blog: This is by David Sirota and Julia Rock, published in The Guardian. “Support from Democratic lawmakers for the liability shield legislation comes after the same healthcare lobby group that drafted New York’s law has poured more than $11m into House and Senate Democratic Super PACs. “The party, though, doesn’t seem to want… Read more

  • Will Trump’s December Surprise be an attempt to pull off an Electoral College Coup?

    Will Donald Trump attempt to pull of a coup through the Electoral College? Read more

  • The Guardian Endorses Joe Biden

    Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: This editorial was published yesterday. Donald Trump’s presidency has been a horror show that is ending with a pandemic that is out of control, an economic?recession?and deepening political polarisation. Mr Trump is the author of this disastrous denouement. He is also the political leader least equipped to deal with… Read more

  • The Most Important Radical Rightwing Group You Never Heard of

    Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: In this post, Bill Moyers conducts an important interview with investigative journalist Anne Nelson, who talks about her new book, SHADOW NETWORK: MEDIA, MONEY, AND THE SECRET HUB OF THE RADICAL RIGHT. Read this and you will understand the dark forces that are undermining our democracy and our democratic… Read more