Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Read part one here. When discussing what the federal government does for us, we often consider big things like protecting the country and making laws. But the truth is, the government touches our lives in ways we don’t always realize, helping us survive and thrive every single day.… More Day 52: Thirty Five Ways the Feds Protect You
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Federal agencies play unique and crucial roles in the day-to-day functioning of the U.S. government. They are not just bureaucratic structures but entities with specific missions that contribute to the well-being of all citizens. Read part two here. These missions range from national defense to public health and… More Day 53: Project 2025 Aims to Break Federal Agencies
Imagine this: Trump wins the 2024 election, but soon after, the GOP decides he’s more trouble than he’s worth. He’s ranting and raving – ketchup is no longer enough; he’s upgraded to mayonnaise (because it’s white, don’t you know). I mean, this isn’t a stretch; he’s exhausting. Could the GOP use the 25th Amendment to… More Day 54: How the GOP Will Replace Trump with JD Vance
In 1949, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established The Fairness Doctrine to ensure balanced and honest coverage of controversial public issues on broadcast media. It required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on issues of public importance, theoretically fostering an informed public through access to multiple sides of a debate. However, despite its well-intentioned goal of… More Day 55: Restoring Truth to Political Discourse
Here’s today’s challenge: do one thing: acknowledge your Harris/Walz support publicly. Be safe. Don’t take an unnecessary risk, but try to do something that allows someone else to know you’re all in to move forward. Now, let’s talk about my challenge. Fear is a powerful (political) weapon. It can silence voices, paralyze movements, and push… More Day 56: Brave Women, the Time is Now
Two things: Register for the Zoom Debate Watching Party tonight and donate before and after! Today, I wrap up my analysis of the issues by comparing the RNC, Project 2025, and DNC platforms. I’ll examine how they approach national defense, diplomacy, and deportation. Each of these platforms presents a different vision for America’s global role and… More Day 57: Harris vs. Trump on Defense, Diplomacy, and Deportation
I’m calling an audible and discussing the debate today because the big day is tomorrow. It will air at 9 p.m. ET for 90 minutes from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. ABC News anchors David Muir, and Linsey Davis are slated to moderate the debate, which will be broadcast by the network and streamed… More Day 58: How to Watch a Debate! Harris vs. Trump
The policy platforms of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump provide voters with stark choices regarding issues that affect children, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. On one side, Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) champion inclusivity, equality, and expanded rights for marginalized groups. Meanwhile, Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), supported by Project 2025,… More Day 59: Harris vs Trump: Kids, Women and LGBTQIA+ Rights
I’m opening today with a few news updates! I wanted to share this Twitter thread by Chris Krebs. I mention him often because of my cybersecurity work; he was the former head of CISA, America’s Cyber Defense Agency. Trump fired him because he said our elections were safe from cyber interference. He discussed Russia and… More Day 60 Harris vs Trump: Social Security, Medicare and Healthcare
Today, let’s discuss our decisions about the future—decisions that will determine our planet’s health, economy, and future generations’ survival. We must discuss the clear and critical differences between the Republican National Committee (RNC), Project 2025, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) platforms regarding climate, energy, and environmental protections. Our choices about energy and environmental policy… More Day 61: Harris vs Trump: Climate, Energy, and the Environment
I do this podcast like a radio show to discuss new information in real-time. Ultimately, this podcast may be a documentary-style time capsule about this election from one person’s point of view. We need to discuss new information based on the news that broke last night and today. At my wise old age of 62,… More Day 62: American Failure-Lies, Guns, and Useful Idiots
I’ve compared the three platforms in play for this 2024 Presidential Election. I used the Republican National Committee (RNC) 2024 Platform, Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) 2024 Harris Platform on critical issues, (there are links to all three on the sidebar of this blog.) These high-level summaries will hopefully… More Day 63: Harris vs Trump: Laws, Policing, Guns, Veterans
I’ve compared the three platforms in play for this 2024 Presidential Election. I used the Republican National Committee (RNC) 2024 Platform, Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) 2024 Harris Platform on critical domestic issues (there are links to all three on the sidebar of this blog.) These high-level summaries will… More Day 64: Harris vs Trump: Economy, Taxes, Poverty
The Supreme Court is like the referee in a game of democracy. Its job is to ensure that everyone follows the rules of the game, which are based on the Constitution. When a case comes to the Supreme Court, the justices examine how people or the government apply the law and decide if it aligns… More Day 65: How to Prevent Supreme Court Corruption
Supreme Court decisions have played a massive role in shaping American society. Some of these rulings have advanced justice and equality, while others have sparked intense debates. This blog explores some of the most important Supreme Court cases, looking at how they’ve changed our laws and the way we live. Breaking Down Barriers: Victories in… More Day 66: Supreme Court Rulings That Changed Our Lives