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Cruelty Masquerading As Policy: Trump’s Assault On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors
There are bad ideas in politics, and then there are ideas so drenched in cruelty that they defy even the most cynical explanations. Donald Trump’s latest proposal to strip Medicare and Medicaid funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care for minors is a calculated act of political theater that weaponizes children’s health for ideological gain. Continue reading
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Character Matters In The Oval Office
The words during the 1912 nomination speech by Warren G. Harding, then an Ohio newspaper editor, for President William Taft at the tumultuous Republican Convention need to be considered this week. The following portion showcases a stark contrast between then and what happened this week when Donald Trump verbally attacked Rob Reiner just a few Continue reading
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Prime Example Of What Is Wrong With American Politics
After following politics as an adult for over 40 years, there are many examples of politicians from both sides of the aisle who serve as examples of what not to do when in front of the camera. But as I ate a late breakfast (after an amazing Saturday night Christmas gathering that lasted past midnight, Continue reading
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Rampant Racism In Trump Administration: Look Who Is Elevated Or Fired
There is no way to consume this news without severe indigestion. In recent days we have read and heard about Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Paul Ingrassia to serve as special counsel of the United States, a role charged in part with safeguarding federal whistleblowers from retaliation. We also know that as Trump elevates confirmed Continue reading
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Illinois Prepared To Aid Wisconsin Women Needing Abortion Services After October 1
Once again, women in Wisconsin are being denied full control of their reproductive health care decisions. Once again, Illinois is preparing to offer services for the abortion procedure. How we arrived at this politically driven and overly partisan roadblock can be found in this year’s massive congressional bill that passed with all Republicans in the Continue reading
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America Was Warned In 2024 About Donald Trump’s Autocratic Desires, James Comey Indictment Proves The Point
As Morning Joe said this morning, “We have crossed the Rubicon”. Last evening the nation learned of the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. It is a chilling moment in American history, one that echoes the darkest instincts of executive power and threatens the institutional integrity of our democracy. The charges of making a Continue reading
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Bill Berrien Wins Hypocrisy Award Of The Week
One of the first problems many of the current crop of candidates running for their party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor needs to deal with is acquiring name recognition. A county executive or state representative may be well-known in local areas of the state, but when facing a statewide contest needs to be known by voters Continue reading
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