The “Weak” in U.S. Politics: September 27th 2016

September 27, 2016 on Featured, Op-eds, Politics by Alexandra Tselios

The “Weak” in U.S. Politics: An explosive yet demure first debate between Clinton and Trump; while a scientist who has correctly predicted the Presidential winner for 30 years weighs in.

Be Careful What Monsters You Create in Your Anger

August 17, 2016 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Chris Valle

Chris Valle examines how practical issues end up being discussed in terms of emotions and that they can also seem childish, and even exploitative, in the way they are reported.

Do Socialists Dream of Electric Voting Booths? Running for the Governor of Vermont, Part I

March 25, 2016 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Dave Eagle

In 2012, Dave Eagle ran to be the Governor of Vermont. This is Part I in a series documenting his experiences and providing us with insights into the U.S. political system.

And a Little Child Shall Lead Them: The Case for Donald Trump

March 4, 2016 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Dave Eagle

Dave Eagle is voting for Donald Trump during his state’s primary despite being an avid Bernie Sanders fan. Here’s why.

The “Weak” in U.S. Politics: February 14th 2016

February 14, 2016 on Featured, Politics by Alisdair Blackman

The “Weak” in U.S. Politics: Cruz shouts in Spanish at Rubio, more damn emails, and we say bye-bye to Carly Fiorina wondering if her departure is the death of conservative feminism.

If You’re Going with a Lie, Make Sure It’s the Truth

February 12, 2016 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Dave Eagle

“I’m a progressive who gets things done.” Dave Eagle takes a closer look at Hillary Clinton and the truth.

The ‘Weak’ in Politics: #USElections Wrap-Up December 27th 2015

December 27, 2015 on Featured, Politics by Alisdair Blackman

The ‘Weak’ in U.S. Politics: Trump fails at speaking Yiddish, Carson’s comeback, Sanders sues the DNC, and Lindsey Graham (remember him?) drops out.

The ‘Weak’ in Politics: #USElections Wrap-Up December 20th 2015

December 20, 2015 on Featured, Politics by Alisdair Blackman

The ‘Weak’ in U.S. Politics saw cat fights during the GOP debate, a data breach scandal, and Putin coming out in support of Trump.

GOP Debate: Democracy or Distraction?

December 17, 2015 on Featured, Op-eds, Politics by Sean Davis

Sean Davis examines the most recent GOP debate and calls it for what it was: flash over substance.

Objective Journalism Is Not Unbiased Journalism

December 11, 2015 on Current Affairs, Featured, My take on ..., Residents by David Neff

At a time when media outlets claim to be unbiased and fair, they do a disservice to the truth. Not all ideas deserve the same amount of media coverage; and when incorrect ideas held by a minority are propagated, they lend more credence than is deserved.