A thought experiment about the two-party system. As the Democratic party becomes more diverse, is it realistic for them to be able to find a single party leader given the division resulting from said diversity? What do you think?

There's no sugar-coating it; the state of the US is dismal right now. And, unless things change in a BIG WAY (and soon), there may well be no turning back. We need to break from the current regime, and we need it now.

When and if the US survives the current regime, no apology will be enough to make things right to the rest of the world, in my opinion. So what can be done?

Knowledge is power. But how can we trust what we hear/read? This is my current conundrum. I have a few ideas. Do you?

Rant warning! I have pretty much had it with everything I read and see these days. Here's what's on my mind.

Many people are nervous about traveling these days (especially about coming into the USA). Here are some considerations to allay those fears, which I am really sad I feel compelled to write.

250 years ago, Paul Revere warned, on a midnight ride, that "The British [were] coming," which kicked off the American Revolution. Now is the time for another midnight ride to protect our democracy.

National Park Conservation Association has identified 13 national monuments it considers at risk after a recent Interior Department order.

If you're struggling with what to do given the current state of affairs, read on for actionable info on staying put as well as on leaving.

We need to learn from our mistakes and rethink the future of the USA. Let's start with improving education and bringing back civility.

You know things are bad if I'm delving into politics. If you have any hope of the US remaining a democracy, you have no choice...