Letters from an American

Self-inflicted Problems

September 9, 2026 At a White House event marking the anniversary of 9/11, Trump told a story about being at the site of the World Trade Center that day, but fact checker

Hell-bent

September 8, 2026 Germany’s far right AfD party won 43.8% of the vote in the small state of Saxony0Anhalt, formerly part of the Soviet dominated East Germany, Right wing

Trump’s Frantic Pace

September 7, 2026 Trump has been posting on social media at a frantic pace, He is posting AI images of himself as a superhero, as various historic figures, as a mapmaker

In a Nutshell

September 5, 2026 The Trump administration had a busy Friday, US District Judge Talwani blocked Trump’s illegal and unconstitutional plan to use the US Postal Service to

Labor Day

September 4, 2026 On September 5, 1882, workers in New York City celebrated the first Labor Day holiday, Their goal was to emphasize the importance of workers in the ind

What Will the Midterms Bring?

September 3, 2026 Election analyst Charlie Cook is warning Republicans to brace themselves for the midterms, The Trump administration is trying to implement a new gateke

Nothing You Can Do Can Stop Us

September 2, 2026 Some pundits interpreted Trump’s 2024 win as a permanent political realignment, Others disagreed, seeing the swing toward Trump as due to anti-incumben

A Betrayal of Our Constitution

September 1, 2026 The US Supreme Court allowed Trump to continue to build his ballroom, Chief Justice Roberts wrote that the project is likely unlawful, but the project

Military Leadership is Concerned

August 31, 2026 Military leaders are warning Defense Secretary Hegseth that continuing large scale operations in Iran is unsustainable and dangerous, Trump’s insistence

Truth Telling

August 30, 2026 In America's founding myth about George Washington and the cherry tree, the message was that truth telling is important in a leader, Trump’s administrati

The Right to Run for Office

August 29, 2026 Republican lawmakers are attempting to restrict the ability of naturalized and dual citizens to run for office, At least five Republican members of Congr

The Need to Defend the Vote

August 28, 2026 On August 28, 1963, Reverend Dr Martin Luther King spoke at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, His speech was about race, but also about econo

The Stench of Corruption

August 27, 2026 RFK appears to have lied about the purpose of his Samoa trip, Information on his testimony and conduct could lead to hearings, and could prove embarrassi

Dolly

August 26, 2026 On August 25, buildings across the country were lit up in pink at 9:25, Dolly Parton was a musical prodigy encouraged by her mother, She began singing on

Performative Nonsense

August 25, 2026 Trump is floating the idea of renaming Lake Ontario.  Canadian officials will impose tariffs of up to 50% on US products on September 8, Scott Bessent’s

Untrustworthy

August 24, 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney instructed negotiators to walk away from talks with the Trump administration, When he won reelection in 2024, Trump e

You Are Not Alone

August 22, 2026 On August 18, Sen Darline Graham of South Carolina explained that she is not that informed on national security - although senators are supposed to manag

Do We Value an Educated Community?

August 21, 2026 On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner led 70 enslaved and free Black Americans in a violent rebellion intended to awaken his white neighbors to the brutality of

Hidden Cuts to Health Care

August 20, 2026 Republicans are trying to hide the cuts they have made to health care in the US, Republicans are working to undo the progress made with the Affordable Ca

Trying to Change the Narrative

August 19, 2026 Republicans are melting down over stories about Trump aide Natalie Harp, The White House attacked a CNN reporter for asking about a comment by Jon Ossoff