The U.S. is a global leader in a large measure because of its prowess in science and technology.
The Other Woman
Could Michelle Obama be persuaded to accept the role? If anyone can change her mind, a bended-knee visit by Joe Biden should do the trick.
When Brezhnev Comes to America: Gerontocracy in Action
Today’s U.S. Republicans are the equivalent of the Brezhnev crew in the late-stage Soviet Union. It, too, fought very hard to uphold political ideas decades after they had passed their sell by date.
Coronavirus and Political Leadership: The US Gerontocracy in Action
The age structure of the U.S. political leadership cannot be described by any other word than as a gerontocracy. This conjures up images of the late-stage Soviet Union.
Bernie’s Golden Medicare for All Moment
How the coronavirus and the astounding unpreparedness of the United States may change the momentum of the Democratic primaries and the essence of U.S. health insurance.
Super Tuesday Odds: How Will Sanders Perform?
Instead of a Sanders blowout giving him a near-insurmountable delegate lead and a lock on the nomination, he will now be in a scramble to the convention.
After Super Tuesday: Democrats Heeding Lessons of 2018
Democrats must mobilize the party base, while focusing on adding cross-over anti-Trump rural and suburban independents and moderate Republicans.
The Origins of the US Electoral College
In 1787, the U.S. popular vote was made merely advisory. The actual choice was left to elites who comprise the Electoral College.
I Am Proud To Be a Socialist
If valuing human rights and dignity is “socialist,” then sign me up.
US: Demography Is Not Political Destiny
Are Republicans really doomed electorally because of the demographic changes underway in the United States?
























