What Happened to the Red Wave in 2022?

What Happened to the Red Wave in 2022?

The widely predicted red wave did not occur in the 2022 mid-term elections.  This is an assessment of why, and an assessment of what it means for both parties in 2024. First, the tentative scorecard of partisan power after 2022 midterms: U.S House of Representatives R...
Every Person

Every Person

(The following is part of the Mission Statement of the non-partisan group Common Sense, Common People.  Explore more about this group on their Facebook group page.) We believe that common people want to live in a state that is committed to protecting the rights of...
The New Barbarism (Conform….or Else)

The New Barbarism (Conform….or Else)

Meet the New Barbarism, the same as the old. Some think that the tortures of the Inquisition to expunge heresy are an artifact of history.  Some think that burning suspected witches is a relic of ancient supernaturalism.  Some think that the cruel Reign of Terror by...
Where Does American Democracy Go From Here?

Where Does American Democracy Go From Here?

A tsunami of American sentiment suggests that our Democracy is under unparalleled stress, and that recent events may be auguring the end of it. This is a watershed moment, because democracy is hailed as one of the great advancements of Western civilization.  It is...