The pro-Hitler problem with the American right? It’s not a fringe issue; it’s a festering wound that needs serious attention. The heart of the matter isn’t just a few isolated individuals; it’s a deep-seated ideological rot. This isn’t a new phenomenon either. History shows a disturbing pattern, a thread that connects the present with the past, the rise of modern conservatism to the historical embrace of racist ideologies.
It’s been suggested that the modern Republican Party is as much about white supremacy as it is about economic policy. That the party’s roots are intertwined with the Civil Rights backlash, a response to equality.… Continue reading
The separation of powers in the United States government is intended to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful, with the judicial branch serving as a check on the executive. However, a provision within the proposed “Big Ugly Bill” aims to cripple the judiciary’s ability to fulfill this role by requiring plaintiffs to post bonds to challenge the federal government, effectively barring most individuals and organizations from seeking legal redress. Fortunately, the Senate parliamentarian has ruled that this bond requirement does not comply with the special rules, potentially forcing the bill to be rewritten or face the possibility of a filibuster. The fate of this provision remains uncertain, but its potential impact on limiting the judicial branch’s ability to challenge the executive branch could be severe.
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A letter signed by 34 Democratic lawmakers urges President Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist imprisoned for nearly 50 years. The letter highlights Peltier’s declining health and the flawed nature of his trial, citing coerced witnesses and suppressed evidence. Lawmakers emphasize this action aligns with the administration’s commitment to addressing past injustices against Native Americans. Recent presidential actions granting clemency and pardons fuel optimism for Peltier’s release.
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Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker