Tag: Politics

The Press Has Forgotten Its Job—and We’re Paying for It

“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.”1 — Thomas Jefferson Freedom of the press is extremely important, and there has been a lot of debate about this subject lately. The founding fathers of this country were keenly aware of its significance. Thomas Jefferson, while he … Continue reading The Press Has Forgotten Its Job—and We’re Paying for It →

Book Review: Attack from Within

Photo by Ed Ortiz “Disinformation is the deliberate use of lies to manipulate people, whether to extract profit or to advance a political agenda. Its unwitting accomplice, misinformation, is spread by unknowing dupes who repeat lies they believe to be true.” — Barbara McQuade Disinformation and misinformation are major problems not only in the United … Continue reading Book Review: Attack from Within →

On Justice

“The cardinal virtue that most obviously deals with the social sphere, with our relationships, is ‘justice’ (dikaiosunê). The Stoics use this word to encompass both dealing fairly with others and acting with benevolence toward them, wishing for them to flourish in accord with virtue, Fate permitting.” — Donald Robertson, Stoicism and the Art of Happiness … Continue reading On Justice →

How Labels Undermine Faith and Fracture Community

I was debating whether to write this post, but I’m going to follow my gut and share this commentary because it reflects what is happening in this country. If people are not discerning about what leaders are saying, their words can continue to lead us into dangerous territory. This is somewhat of a Christian commentary, … Continue reading How Labels Undermine Faith and Fracture Community →

Book Review: The Hardest Job in the World – The American Presidency

Photo by Ed Ortiz It’s interesting to learn how the office of the president of the United States came to be and how it has changed over time, mostly due to Congress’s neglect. I have been reading about the Founding Fathers and the important documents they produced that have guided this country. So when I … Continue reading Book Review: The Hardest Job in the World – The American Presidency →

What’s in the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy—and Why Everybody Is Talking About It

My last post ended with the following question: “Does the new National Security Strategy mention anything about Russia and investing more resources in Alaska?” After reading the new U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) a few times, I can tell you that Russia is mentioned about 10 times, mainly in reference to how Europe needs to … Continue reading What’s in the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy—and Why Everybody Is Talking About It →

Alaska or Greenland? Why America Is Looking in the Wrong Direction

There was a lot of talk not too long ago about Greenland and whether the United States should take over that country and make it the 51st state of the nation. The U.S. has a robust military presence there, and this is not the first time our country has tried to acquire Greenland. In 1946, … Continue reading Alaska or Greenland? Why America Is Looking in the Wrong Direction →

“Third World” Is Outdated—and Dangerous: It’s Time to Change How We Speak

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I heard the term “Third World” quite a lot. I think this is one of those expressions that needs to be erased from our vocabulary, since there is only one world, and all countries belong to it. Using that term promotes discrimination and disdain toward people living in countries with fewer … Continue reading “Third World” Is Outdated—and Dangerous: It’s Time to Change How We Speak →

Book Review: Tyranny of the Minority

Photo by Edward Ortiz The Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt was an interesting read. It is a close examination of what they perceive as structural flaws in the U.S. Constitution that have allowed minority rule to undermine, in their opinion, democratic norms. Most … Continue reading Book Review: Tyranny of the Minority →