Another day, another debate filled with incomprehensible cross-talk and unlikely 2024 candidates. “Democrats have no Biden backup plan for 2024, despite age concerns,” fretted Jeff Mason for Reuters on December 1, 2023. “The Democratic Party has no Plan B if President Joe Biden decided for any reason to halt his…

In what is sure to go down in history as one of the strangest sagas in Congress, Rep. George(?) Santos(?) (R?-NY?) has been expelled by his peers. In a surprise move that would have seen them branded enemies of democracy under any other circumstances, 311 members of Congress voted today…

With his passing, Henry Kissinger leaves a complex legacy. To some, Kissinger was Mycroft Holmes; to others, he was Professor Moriarty. In the annals of history, certain figures emerge whose strategic brilliance and enigmatic aura transcend the ordinary. To his friends and admirers, Henry Kissinger was akin to the elusive…

The Democratic Party tug-of-war over the Israel/Hamas conflict is becoming a tightrope for President Joe Biden. “Biden Navigates Divisions Over Gaza Inside the White House and Beyond,” reflected Erica L. Green sadly for the New York Times last week. “President Biden is facing deep anger over his solidarity with Israel…

The D.C. police department is advising drivers to beware. “Here are carjacking prevention tips as attacks more than double in DC,” reported Taylor Edwards for NBC Washington on Monday. “As city officials and community members work to prevent carjackings, here are tips on how to protect yourself, including driving in…

Exploring the Parallel Realities of Inflation’s Grip in Denmark and Argentina. In recent times, the global political landscape has been rocked by the unexpected ascension of populist leaders in countries as diverse as Denmark and Argentina. While seemingly disparate, these victories are tethered by a common thread: inflation. Argentinian economist…

“On the wall it was written: ‘Am Israel Chai’ (The People of Israel Live)!” Israel’s Prime Minister said in an address to IDF troops on Sunday. “We are here in the Gaza Strip with our heroic soldiers — we are making every effort to return our hostages, and in the…

Why? While plenty of news and media outlets have attempted to downplay negative economic news over the past year, others have chosen to focus on positive economic indicators. “Behind Biden’s booming economy,” gushed Jon Skolnik for Salon on January 8, 2022. “The White House is touting a record unemployment rate…

With carjacking, robbery, and mass shoplifting incidents on the rise, some shoppers and retailers are nervous this year. “How do you fight shoplifting?” wondered the Washington Post editorial board on November 18, 2023. “Not by locking down everything in CVS.” “Shoppers visiting the CVS Pharmacy at 14th and Irving streets…