How We Ended Up With President Pelosi
The Trump Russia scandal is moving into its final act.
Donald Trump is the undisputed President of the United States. In the 2016 Election, he garnered more electoral votes than Hillary Clinton to ascend to the highest office in the nation.
That should be the end of the story. You...
The Catholic Church’s “Other” Abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: This article discusses many forms of child abuse.
At St. Clement of Rome elementary school, I made friends with a boy named Brian. He had an mop of unruly blond hair and his teeth seemed too big for his mouth, making him look goofy. I remember black was his...
So You Want to Run for Office (Part 4)
Running for office is a series covering everything you need to know to kickstart a campaign. Part 1 focuses on the decision to run. Part 2 focused on privacy and teamwork. Part 3 was about your reasons for running.
This article is about Part 4.
An immovable force...
So You Want to Run For Office (Part 3)
Running in an election for political office is a series. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here.
Running For the Right Reasons
Having the proper motivation is imperative. It is easier to motivate voters if you can connect with them. You will have to choose the message you want the...
So You Think You Want to Run For Office (Part 2)
So, you have read Part 1 of this series and running for office is something you think you want to do. Here are some more points to consider.
Running for Office — You have decided to toss your hat in the ring
If you have not been dissuaded from running for office, then maybe you have...
What is a Precinct Committee Person?
The most overlooked elected office is that of a Precinct Committee person (PC). Most people who consider themselves politically active and well-informed have never heard of them.
PC’s are responsible for voter registration, gathering signatures for candidates and ballot...
So You Think You Want To Run For Office (Part 1)
So, you are thinking of running for a political office. There are a few things to consider. Actually, there is a lot to consider. As a campaign strategist, this is the advice I give would-be candidates.
Running For Office: First Things First
Election cycles are like trains, there...
The Corporatocracy of Dysfunctional America
Realizing America is a corporatocracy is like having Mrs. Robinson for a neighbor. Secretly, we suspect her marriage might not be all that blissful. She does drink a bit too much, but we prefer to believe the cupcake image. We may even participate in spreading it.
We trust Mrs. Robinson...
Taking a Knee: Women, It’s Time
“Taking a knee” during the National Anthem has grown into a valid form of political protest. NFL players use the act of genuflecting – usually a sign of respect or religious worship – to express solidarity and objection to the growing tide of police brutality in America.
Many...