Thursday, October 09, 2025
He Gets It.
In a world of misinformation and lies, it is refreshing to hear from the Pope on the essential need for journalism. He gets it and we are better for it.
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
At It Again
Trump threatened to fire federal workers on furlough. That created a furor. Now he is threatening to take away their back pay when the government shutdown is over. One wonders how his approval rating has not sunk lower than it already is.
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Relaxed -- A Bit
The Pentagon has relaxed its proposed onerous rules on the media after lobbying by The Pentagon Press Association. Reporters can still be deemed security risks for what they write and be removed from the building, but it is a small step forward in a hostile atmosphere.
Monday, October 06, 2025
Stopped
Stopped for now but Trump will try again in higher courts to get his way.
Friday, October 03, 2025
Should He?
Should he have removed an ICE tracker app from the Apple store? One can argue both ways - protection of ICE agents or warnings for potential detainees. This decision is not a clear cut capitulation to the Trump administration.
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Making It Worse
Never underestimate Trump's ability to make things worse.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Number Two And Fading
Under Trump, the US has ceded world leadership to China and is moving back to isolationism. How does it feel to be number two and perhaps soon, number three?
