February 2021

They make a principle argument that the Constitution “requires that a person actually hold office to be impeached.” Since Donald Trump is no longer President, his attorneys claim “the present proceedings are moot and thus a nullity.”

Former President Trump main defense at the upcoming second impeachment trial will be that the Senate lacks jurisdiction to try him because he is no longer in office. Any senator who hides behind that argument to avoid passing judgment on the merits is craven and derelict.

The growing tension between teachers and parents hit a breaking point this week as, in spite of overwhelming scientific evidence supporting full or at least substantial opening of schools.

The electoral college challenge and Cheney leadership votes are inconsistent. Think about it. You can’t believe the election was “rigged,” but also want to protect Liz Cheney for her vote to impeach.

Would you rather receive information that corrects a misconception, or would you prefer to be told that you’re right? That is the choice millions of us face every day.

As the nation now prepares for another impeachment trial, the immediate call for one of these democracy reform priorities is pressing.  Open primaries, in which candidates must face all registered voters instead of only their registered partisan voters, must be adopted nationwide.

Much of the current polarization in our politics stems from the country’s wealth inequality. A UBI is not the only solution, but it can be an integral part of the reforms the American people are yearning for. 

We need the VAT now and I hope the Biden administration will make it a priority to study it. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a VAT of 5% would raise roughly $300 billion a year, an amount we will need to start closing the budget gap.

I don’t need to tell you all downsides of this pandemic. Still, I am clinging to the silver-linings and the time I have been able to spend with my family. All in all, we had a great 2020, who would have thunk?