After the Snowden affair, even ordinary Americans began to feel a bit hinky about the U.S. government’s ability to know what they watch, say, write and do. Still, most people simply tried to joke about it and laugh it off. But after yesterday’s announcement by WikiLeaks that it plans to begin a “new series of leaks on the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency,” Americans may no longer find this a laughing matter.
Leesa K. Donner
EXTRA! EXTRA! The Travel Ban is Back
It finally happened. As promised, President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order regarding travel restrictions to six nations with known ties to terrorist organizations. The new directive halts immigration from those nations for ninety days and halts all refugees from any country entering the United States for the next one hundred twenty days.
Russia-Gate Unplugged
The democratic finger-pointing at President Trumps alleged – and unsubstantiated – connections to Russia may have just ricocheted like a boomerang and landed back in their laps.
Obama, Trump, Russia & The Wiretap
The plot thickens with explosive accusations made this weekend by President Donald Trump that former President Obama tried to wiretap Trump Tower in New York City just prior to the election.
The Life & Times of William F. Buckley: A Personal Retrospective
Who were the influential players who brought us this conservative movement? How did it come about? William F. Buckley is at the top of the list.
Jeff Sessions, Russia & McCarthyism
The Nation is not exactly a publication liberty-minded folks read often; this time, however, they got it right.
Melania & Company: The Best Seat in the House
It’s been somewhat of an American tradition for first ladies to sit with “friends” of the president during the State of the Union Address. While last night was not an official SOTU address as such, it was the first-time President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress since his election.
Polls Show Media at Lowest Trust Level In Decades
The media is learning not to ask the question if they don’t want to hear the answer; Americans are speaking loud and clear about their trust in the media.
Trump v. Media: The Nuclear Option
Here’s a dirty little secret you may not know about the media. Somewhere down deep in their heart, they believe they are a privileged class, a very special group with unique license and favor.