Donald Trump’s reported effort to do away with the Writ of habeas corpus is a dangerous threat to our democracy. Trump’s Threat to Foundational Freedom by Mark M. Bello First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did […]
Trump signs executive order aimed at ending DEI in public schools. by Bob Gatty Like a little kid proudly displaying his latest coloring book masterpiece, Donald Trump held up for all to see his executive order threatening public schools with losing federal funding unless they eliminate programs supporting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for […]
Immigrants being sent to Venezuelan prison by Trump administration. Video from NBC News The Supreme Court Fails to Act Definitively on Too-Swift Deportations by Mark M. Bello Yesterday, in a somewhat insignificant 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme rejected the Trump administration’s request to immediately resume deportations of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). […]
Refuge for the Right Color: Trump’s Embrace of White South African Refugees Exposes a Radical Racist Asylum Agenda by Mark M. Bello According to a recent CBS News report, the Trump administration is preparing to fast-track refugee status for White South Africans. In a move as politically calculated as it is revealing, Afrikaner farmers who […]
This man lived in the Las Vegas tunnels for more than two years, mostly in the dark. America’s War on the Homeless by Mark M. Bello Beneath the shimmering neon skyline of the Las Vegas Strip—a symbol of America’s obsession with wealth, spectacle, and indulgence—thousands of people live in silence and shadow, hidden in abandoned […]
White smoke emerges over the Capital Dome as reported by CNN, MSNBC and FOX NEWS. The United States has a new president. God bless America! by Mark M. Bello Sometime in the Future . . . Washington D.C.— NEWSFLASH — Following the election of the first American Pope, Leo XIV, The United States Supreme Court, […]
Donald Trump’s view of World War II is dangerous and distorts America’s legacy. by Mark M. Bello On May 8, 1945, the world took a collective breath. After six long years of fighting in Europe, Allied forces—led in large part by the United States—achieved what many thought impossible: the defeat of Nazi Germany. Victory in […]
As President, Trump has waged a sustained, rather vicious, campaign against institutions and individuals that embody First Amendment freedoms. AI-generated image. by Mark M. Bello Donald Trump fashions himself a fierce defender of the Constitution—he once said that “protecting our Second Amendment will make America great again.” Appointing pro-life, pro-gun Supreme Court Justices was a […]
By Carolyn James If you’ve ever considered running for public office as a person with a disability, know this—you don’t need to wait for permission. The political landscape needs your voice, your lived experience, and your leadership. Still, the path to elected office can feel less than inclusive, often shaped by systems that weren’t built […]
What happens to these children, born in the U.S., if their undocumented parents get deported? Will they be separated? Who will care for them? By Mark M. Bello Mateo was six years old when his world began to fall apart. The chemotherapy made him weak, but he still smiled every morning he felt strong enough […]
