Do you think the #UnitedStates is experiencing a #political #regression and #failure of #representation? At the close of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, as delegates left Philadelphia's Independence Hall, A woman, often identified as Elizabeth Willing Powel, asked #BenjaminFranklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?". #Franklin replied, "A Republic, if you can keep it". Are we keeping it?

Renee Good's tragic death demonstrates systemic societal failures of both uniformed and civilian training, preparedness, and response. I am hoping for a just verdict in this case and more insightful context to be revealed before a jury in a court of law. What is clear to me is that many quick (fast-thinking) decisions were foolishly made in this incident, and it should be used as a training video for (1) how not to approach and endeavor to stop a vehicle and (2) how not to respond to a law enforcement officer.

The Trump Administration has seized multiple oil tankers and President Trump has stated that Venezuela will soon cede 30-50 million barrels of oil to the United States. The U.S. was the world's top producer of oil in 2022 and 2023. Venezuela was not even listed in the top ten. So, does the Trump Administration need Venezuela's Oil: Probably, Maybe, or Probably Not?

Recent headlines have been full of Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump, and Delcy Rodriguez as the United States successfully concluded a U.S. Military operation to abduct Maduro from his residence in Caracas in the early morning hours on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. A press conference by the Trump Administration later that morning made it clear that the President intends to leverage Venezuela's natural resources, mostly oil, for the benefit of the people of the United States and the Venezuelan people.

In the late night of January 2nd and early morning hours of January 3rd, the U.S. Military successfully abducted Nicolas Maduro from his residence in Caracas, Venezuela. Maduro has now been extradited to New York to stand trial for various criminal charges being brought against him in that State. The former Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has now been sworn in as President of Venezuela while President Trump has suggested that a second wave of military strikes could take place if the Venezuelan Government fails to comply with the Trump Administration’s demands. Trump has suggested that U.S. companies will soon gain access to and jurisdiction over Venezuelan oil resources which will then be leveraged for the benefit of both the United States and Venezuela. So, is the Trump Administration in control of Venezuela and its vast oil reserves?

After multiple military interventions off the coast of Venezuela in 2025, the U.S. Military appears to have successful abducted Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro in the early morning hours of January 3rd, 2026. The Trump Administration plans to make a statement on the operation later this morning while multiple Venezuelan officials call for proof that Maduro is still alive.

Is Iran using live ammunition against protestors: Probably, Maybe, or Probably Not? Evidence for Iran government's recent use of live ammunition against protestors: "Ali Azizi Jafarabadi, a 42-year-old Kurdish man from Harsin County in Kermanshah (Kermashan) province, was killed during protests in the city after Iranian government forces opened direct fire." Ali Azizi killed by direct fire during protests in Kermanshah…

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The world has condemned RSF killings in El Fasher, Darfur — but foreign weapons and money are fuelling both sides of this conflict

"...fearing, profiling, or stereotyping others for a $1,000 check or calling the federal government to arrest my neighbors -without accountability to local authorities- degrades the trust, power, and independence of our cities, towns, and communities."

The 2010 Supreme Court decision further tilted political influence toward wealthy donors and corporations.

As I lay asleep in Italy There came a voice from over the Sea And with great power it forth led me To walk in the visions of Poesy.

Would you happily turn in your immigrant neighbor for $1,000?

Murder-suicides increased slightly from 2016-2022, the mystery surrounding Demartravion "Trey" Reed's death is not new, and bills like MO SB58 and MO SB72 threaten immigrant populations without proper documentation.

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A federal judge on Friday blocked a Trump administration effort that aims to speed deportations of migrants detained in the interior of the United States, slamming it as a violation of due process.

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There's a lot at stake in the Trump & Zelenskyy White House Meeting 2.0, but I'm keeping my expectations low. Here's why...