After This Election All I Can Hear In My Head Is Raed Fares
After Trump’s victory many are hopeless, hurt, and scared. But freedom is something that may take generations to achieve.
The Power of Letting Go: Why Peaceful Transitions Define America
45 men have held the office of President of the United States of America. There have been 59 separate inaugurations. Every time, except one, there has been a peaceful transition of power.
Helping Ukraine Is Cheap, Easy, Good for America, and the Right Thing to Do
Supporting Ukraine costs very little money, we’re bound by treaty to do it, and the cost of inaction far outweigh the price of doing the right thing
Close to Chaos and in Total Denial
If Trump wins, he will use the institutions of the state to attack his political opponents, the press, and democracy itself. But if Harris wins, expect a nightmare of legal and violent attempts to overthrow the election.
Disaster Relief Shouldn’t Be a Political Bargaining Chip
Republicans like to break government to clean up messes. It's a huge mistake
October 7 Was an Apocalypse. Now No One Is Safe
October 7 wasn’t just another tragic day—it was a spark that reignited a dangerous cycle of fear, violence, and radicalization. From Israel and Palestine to the rest of the world, we’re all less safe. How did this conflict push us to the brink—and is there any way out?
Tim Walz Won The Debate Because Americans Don’t Think Like Pundits
Many pundits thought JD Vance edged out Tim Walz in last night's debate. Voters, though, saw things very differently.
“The Media” Is Botching The Iran Story
Last night's Vice Presidential debate started with a question about Iran, but nearly everything about the question itself was incorrectly worded. This is a good example of how "the media" covers this issue
Preliminary Analysis of Iran’s October 1 Strike On Israel
Iran continues to play a game of political theater, despite the fact that Netanyahu tipped the game table on Hezbollah
Can We Trust The Polls? The 2024 Election Forecast Breakdown
Can we trust the polls? Is Harris pulling ahead? What matters to voters? Can I stop having a heart attack yet?
Voter ID Laws Are A Terrible Idea, But They Don’t Have To Be
Republican attempts at Voter ID are just a fancy disguise for voter suppression, but as countries like Estonia have proven, we can move toward better government IDs and digital services.
Hezbollah, Israel, Regional War and a Big, Complicated Mess
A very dangerous game is being played in the Middle East, and ignoring it, or staying on the sidelines, may no longer be options for regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Iran, and for global powers like the US, NATO, or even others.
Our Divisions Are Killing Us
Social media exaggerates political division, fostering cynicism and tribalism. To heal, we must seek data-driven solutions, and empathy.
Joe Biden: The Most Effective President of the 21st Century
Exploring Biden's significant achievements in economic recovery, wage growth, and infrastructure, amid political and strategic challenges.
Trump Made a Strategic Blunder. Now Harris Could Win This
With Joe Biden stepping down and endorsing Kamala Harris, the political landscape has dramatically shifted. This post explores why Harris might have a strong chance of defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming election, examining recent events, poll trends, and the strategic missteps of the Trump campaign.
A Boiling Pot That’s About To Overflow
A lot of people are jumping to conclusions about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, but political violence has been growing for years and could explode
What Is Biden's Strategy For Beating Trump? There Isn't Any
Trump is an existential threat to this country. But is Biden really the best way to beat him? It’s time to crunch the math and do some serious soul searching.
Foreign Policy Isn't About You
The Ten Key Mistakes People Make When Discussing Foreign Policy
Israel, Hamas, Palestine And Pulp Fiction
Neither side has been properly incentivized to end the fighting, so we should expect peace to remain illusive.
Raisi Is Dead - A High-Risk Low-Probability Event
High-risk low-probability events happen. The death of Iran’s president in a helicopter crash could alter the path of the Middle East