Health Care in the U.S.
As it was in the 2018 mid-term elections, health care and health insurance promise to be touchstone issues in the 2020 presidential and congressional elections. A majority of Americans consider it to be one of the most important social issues facing the country today. No other factor contributes more to a country’s vitality and productivity […]
Jobs and Education in the U.S.
In my view, there are two issues that will define the 21st century: climate change and the loss of jobs due to globalization and automation. Climate change is a subject for another day, but let’s take a look at the job situation in U.S. over the next 10-12 years and what we are going to […]
Illegal Immigration
Is it a problem and what should we do about it? Donald Trump has made immigration, particularly illegal immigration, the signature issue of his presidency; referring to it as a national security and humanitarian crisis. He even shut down the government for thirty-five days in an effort to coerce Congress into passing a bill giving […]
Mass Violence in America
Like many people, I have spent a lot of time the last few days reflecting on the latest school shooting in Parkland, FL and wondering why this is happening so frequently in this country and how we can mitigate against future occurrences. As usual gun control and mental health are the two topics dominating the […]
The Electoral Process in the U.S.
Imagine, if you will, driving down a remote, rural backroad when you see a bright light in the sky hovering over the road. You pull over to get a better look and are both amazed and terrified to see the bright object begin to descend toward you. You watch in spellbound fascination as the bright […]