The Encyclopedia Britannica defines a trophic cascade as an ecological phenomenon in which changes at the top of a food chain ripple downward, reshaping an entire ecosystem in ways that are often unintended and initially unseen. Put plainly: changes made at the top...

The First Amendment is the beating heart of American democracy, giving us the right to speak, think, question, criticize, worship, and organize.  And any attempt to narrow those liberties strikes at the core of who we are and how we govern ourselves Meanwhile and...

The purpose of I.C.E. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is to enforce federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.  ICE was created in 2003 under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after the September 11 attacks with the...

Sometimes I’ll run across an opinion piece that’s so spot on it must be shared.   So, today I’m including a link to “Me Too for Me, but Not for Thee” by Judd Garrett - https://juddgarrett.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Garrett begins his article by dialing back...

In a recent post Jonathan Turley opined about the growing disaster inside Britain’s National Health Service — a warning sign for any nation tempted by the political sugar high of government-run healthcare....

If you’re like most Americans, you may be wondering why Donald Trump has chosen to confront Venezuela so aggressively. While we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors in the Oval Office, it’s clear this dispute extends beyond just narco-trafficking and illegal...

Recently, a very dear friend and squadron mate from Vietnam sent me an article by Judd Garrett titled 4-Dimensional Chess. I read Garrett often because he is insightful and has a strong grasp of history.  I largely agree with his central premise: Donald Trump views...

Two days ago in the city that never sleeps Zoran Mamdani was sworn into office…and Frank Sinatra is turning in his grave.  But let’s be clear: casting a vote for a politician with socialist branding doesn’t mean New Yorkers have suddenly turned against capitalism....