Tag: Politics

  • Independence, Imagination, and the Long Arc of Freedom: June 2026

    “Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”  — C.S. Lewis (fellow Inkling and close friend of J.R.R. Tolkien) July arrives in full summer heat, and with it comes the deep American impulse to celebrate. But July has always been more than fireworks and barbecues;…

  • The Price of War We Refuse to Pay for Ourselves

    The article questions why significant funds are consistently allocated for military endeavors, such as the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, while essential domestic programs like healthcare, homelessness assistance, and education remain underfunded. It argues that the financial capability exists for these social programs but is a matter of political choice rather than fiscal inability.

  • Key Elections That Shaped the Electoral College

    The elections of 1800, 1876, and 2000 illustrate Electoral College flaws, political disputes, and the tension between popular and electoral votes, significantly impacting American democracy.

  • Recession,Recovery, ACA: Obama’s First Term

    President Obama’s first term was marked by economic recovery, Affordable Care Act, foreign policy challenges, bin Laden’s demise, immigration reform, congressional gridlock, Nobel Peace Prize, and re-election.

  • 2008 Election: 15 Years Later

    The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, with Barack Obama’s victory as a first African American president, symbolizes progress and changes in political dynamics, engagement, and aspirations, also influencing global views on American leadership.

  • TDIH: 1000 Days Later

    The blog discusses the implications and investigations of the January 6th U.S Capitol riot, its impact on democracy and legal ramifications, underscoring the urgent need for restoring faith in democratic institutions.