June 2025

We are living in one of the most consequential moments in modern history. Together, under Trump, we are fighting Oligarchy, authoritarianism, kleptocracy, and a corrupt campaign finance system that allows billionaires enormous power over our elections and legislative process. And the attacks against democracy are not just happening in America. All over the world, the right-wing extremists are fomenting...

ABSTRACT Recently, I attended a workshop, A Global Economy at a Crossroad, sponsored by the 1990 Institute. To my surprise, its first speaker, Andy Rothman (a former diplomat commissioned in Taiwan before), gave an excellent presentation on China’s economy with quite a bit of historical data. His data were consistent with some of the UN data, but more useful to dispel the myth or false notion that...

  Abstract A deeper analysis of headline news about President Trump’s words and actions may reveal that Trump is acting according to a plan based on his core beliefs.   In further analysis, this author believes that Trump does have a plan (which may be hidden as a poker player does). Trump’s plan may not be explicitly clear, but it is in his head, guiding his thoughts and actions. Trump understands...