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Freedom Of Speech Under Attack From Donald Trump
The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show by ABC is more than a warning shot across the bow of American democracy. Kimmel, as my readers and anyone grounded in a mere ounce of civics education well understands, is a comedian whose job is to poke at power. In our nation and with the First Continue reading
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Francesca Hong Could Be Bridge Builder In Divided Wisconsin
The race for Wisconsin governor gets more interesting each week as more candidates enter for what is promising to be a free-for-all Democratic primary. Earlier this week, Democratic State Senator Kelda Roys launched her campaign for Wisconsin governor. Today, Francesca Hong, who lives in Madison tossed her hat into the race where Lt. Gov. Sara Continue reading
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Once Again, America Is At The Crossroads
It would be difficult to argue that our nation is not at a pivotal point. It would be difficult to argue that we have not been at such a crisis since the deepest darkest days in 1973 and 1974 when Watergate was searing its way into the minds of a nation that was finally being Continue reading
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Trump Tower To Tenement Housing
If Donald Trump wants to play his usual style of nasty hardball with New York City, this time threatening to yank federal funds should voters dare elect a Democrat with socialist leanings as mayor, then perhaps it’s time the city responded in kind. Not with protests or lawsuits. No, no. Let’s speak Orange Mussolini’s language: Continue reading
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Bruce DuMont Deserves To Be Remembered
In light of the news about Charlie Kirk so many other important stories have fallen between the cracks. Bruce DuMont, a longtime host of the Beyond the Beltway political radio talk show; the founder of the Museum of Broadcast Communications; and a former television producer, host, and analyst died at the age of 81. He Continue reading
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And Away We Go!
After 19 years of writing, reflecting, and connecting through WordPress, I’m launching Caffeinated Politics with a new, independent domain. This move isn’t just about increasing traffic but rather it’s about sharpening the clarity and reach of my voice in a time that demands it. We live in a moment of profound turbulence, where democratic values Continue reading
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