NYC Mayor Adams asks for ‘peaceful political process’ in solidarity with Trump

According to information obtained by The Washington Post, the city administration, led by Mayor Eric Adams, is asking city council members to sign a letter calling for a “peaceful political process” in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “We cannot allow a single, horrific act of political violence perpetrated against […]

Comparing the history of political violence in America and the UK

When the news reached British audiences late on Saturday night that Donald Trump had been shot by an unknown assailant, the first reaction was one of shock. It is no secret that American politics, more so than our own, has become increasingly polarised over the past 10 to 15 years, yet it remains overwhelmingly within […]

America’s Conflicts Are Not Primarily Political Or Ideological, But Religious

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Without a civic life shaped by Christianity, there can be no American republic. The conflicts roiling American society today are not primarily political or even ideological, but religious. America is supposedly a secular country, with separation of church and state, free exercise of religion, and so on. Yet we find […]

The Political Calculus Behind Biden’s Awful Rent Control Scheme

Why is Biden pushing for something as stupid as rent control? The Biden administration this week announced the move as a political expediency disguised as economic policy. National Rent Control. Yesterday, we detailed the economic problems with this plan. But this analysis of a fundamentally flawed housing policy raises the question: Why would any serious […]

Trump Announces Death of Political Commentator Lou Dobbs

Political commentator and former Fox Business Network host Lou Dobbs died Thursday at the age of 78. Former President Donald Trump post Truth Social announced Dobbs’ passing, describing him as “a truly incredible journalist, reporter and talented person.” “The great Lou Dobbs has passed away. A friend and a truly incredible journalist, reporter and talented […]

Barack Obama Tells Allies Biden Must Reconsider Political Viability

Former President Barack Obama “Allies need Biden to seriously consider his own viability,” said people briefed on his thinking. The Washington Post On Thursday. The report adds to a series of damaging leaks against Biden over the past 24 hours aimed at pressuring him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Biden cannot be forced […]

Mindfulness, meditation can help calm American political anger

Twelve years ago, before the rise of the MAGA movement on the right and progressive protests on the left erupted in the streets, we found ourselves on the receiving end of a problem in Congress. The anger of our colleagues and constituents was growing. We saw it in the red faces of our members at […]