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“The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden” – FRONTLINE Full Video and Interviews (PBS, 22 Sep 2020)

With the nation in crisis, FRONTLINE investigates how President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have responded to crises throughout their own lives. In the midst of the historic coronavirus pandemic, economic hardship and a reckoning over racism, this November Americans will decide who leads the nation for the next four years: President… Continue reading “The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden” – FRONTLINE Full Video and Interviews (PBS, 22 Sep 2020)

2020 Election — Differing Views Among Republicans

In most election years there is a fairly consistent partisan alignment around a party’s presidential nomination. In 2016, and again in 2020, both the Republican and Democratic Party members have had differing views. Among Democrats, the split was between Bernie Sanders and establishment candidates like Joe Biden. For Republicans, there seem to be some supporting… Continue reading 2020 Election — Differing Views Among Republicans

Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands — A Patagonia Documentary Film (25 Sep 2020)

Event In 15 days, on 25 Sep 2020, the Patagonia documentary about public lands will be launched and streamed on YouTube. Signup now on YouTube to be reminded of the event. The video will be a feature-length documentary about America’s system of public lands and the fight to protect them. About Despite support from voters… Continue reading Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands — A Patagonia Documentary Film (25 Sep 2020)

2020 Election — Republican Messaging and Campaign Ads

Below are selected videos and campaign ads that convey the Republican messaging and narrative for the 2020 election. This page is being created as a placeholder for reference, archival purposes, and as a supplement to writings elsewhere. This document is public, but hasn’t been promoted or announced through social media as is done with other… Continue reading 2020 Election — Republican Messaging and Campaign Ads

Bill Lee – Reference Page

Bill Lee is most notably known through his public service as Governor of Tennessee. His winning campaign was based on civility, respect, and focusing on what he would offer as governor by bringing a unique multi-generational agricultural farming background to leadership. His leadership has been transformational, impactful, and resulted in exemplary solutions for other states… Continue reading Bill Lee – Reference Page

American Pride, Happiness, Economy, and Politics

Yesterday I had a question from someone in Japan regarding America. He writes: Greg Johnson, Thank you so much! I would like to know the shadow of the life of the people. Almost Japanese people think that all American people are so happy. I want to know the American truth in the every fields. Economically,… Continue reading American Pride, Happiness, Economy, and Politics

Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support

Steve King is an Iowa politician known for what some describe as incendiary, racist, anti-immigrant, and white nationalist remarks that have been considered precursors to the Trump era. With a message similar to Trump’s, the nine-term Republican Congressman continued to get reelected by his constituents over the past 17 years – up until yesterday when… Continue reading Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support

Coronavirus Capitalism — and How to Beat It

[Source: The Intercept, Naomi Klein, 16 Mar 2020] Governments around the world are busily exploiting the coronavirus crisis to push for no-strings-attached corporate bailouts and regulatory rollbacks. “I’ve spent two decades studying the transformations that take place under the cover of disaster,” writes Naomi Klein. “I’ve learned that one thing we can count on is… Continue reading Coronavirus Capitalism — and How to Beat It

Let’s Stop Stigmatizing Joe Biden’s Mental Acuity and Verbal Gaffes

There has been a rise in news reports focusing on Joe Biden’s verbal gaffes and questioning his mental acuity. His opponents in the Democratic Party as well as Republicans, are hoping this will discourage voters from supporting him. The result of this will be that people either vote for Trump, or they stay home thinking… Continue reading Let’s Stop Stigmatizing Joe Biden’s Mental Acuity and Verbal Gaffes

Elizabeth Warren could have been a presidential frontrunner. What happened?

Had women and their allies united to support Elizabeth Warren in the same way moderates united to support Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren could be a frontrunner in the presidential race and could have gone on to become the Party’s nominee.