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The con consuming American politics

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There is a growing sense of frustration coursing through American politics, and it is no longer confined to one party or ideology. That frustration has real roots. Major institutions badly damaged their credibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, the excesses of the Black Lives Matter movement, and years of breathless coverage of Russiagate. At the same time, artificial intelligence looms over the labor market with few clear answers about what comes next. Add to that a political class that often appears shamelessly corrupt, and the result is a public that feels misled, ignored and ...

Mt. Pleasant’s Michelle Muffin Chaney wins big at Westminster!

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For most dog lovers, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Madison Square Garden, New York City, is the Super Bowl of dog shows. This year, since it was the 150th Anniversary, was a special draw. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the second longest running sporting event in the United ...

Fed up and frustrated

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Ī’m laughing at myself because I have 21 unfinished letters in my draft section on my tablet. You see folks I’m suffering from mind clutter causing brain fog! I’m fed up and frustrated up to my ears with the political non-contexual discourse over what theologians call The Land Question or How do we respect both the land and the people to achieve real economic justice for the worker and farmer and re-heal or restore the land. Currently both the left and right groups are not focusing on farm history in their discourse.For instance there are three controversial issues at the ...

Pass the SAVE America Act

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At this writing, the House is expected to pass the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) America Act, after which it will move to the Senate. The challenge will be in the Senate, where at least seven Democrats are needed to join 53 Republicans to reach the 60 needed to pass the filibuster plateau. Should this bill be passed and signed into law? Absolutely. The core premise of this bill is beyond any question or dispute — that anyone voting in a federal election must be a U.S. citizen and provide documentation to prove it. In a 2025 Pew Research survey, 83 percent said ...

Target needs to kick ICE out of its stores

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For many families, Target is a familiar stop: a place to grab school supplies, home goods, snacks, or the latest entertainment device — all under one roof. It’s the kind of store woven into everyday life. But as footage of federal immigration agents brutalizing immigrants and citizen protestors alike spreads across the country, some shoppers are beginning to ask a hard question: what does it mean to shop at a company that is cooperating with ICE and Border Patrol? In Minnesota, where Target is based, Target isn’t just another retailer. It’s the fourth largest employer in the ...

Bad Bunny and the profitable Right-Wing outrage machine

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The Super Bowl is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, attracting millions of viewers worldwide year after year, and sparking the beginning of the long and difficult football-free season where we must survive on a meager diet of non-contact sports such as basketball and soccer. But for certain non-sports fans whose sole joy in life is found in complaining about anything and everything online, the Super Bowl has nothing to do with football and everything to do with the halftime show. This year, too many commentators — many of whom have about as much football knowledge as ...