Former Capitol Hill policy staff member, analyzing politics and government policy from the perspective of a practical, budget-aware older progressive.
Obesity-Creating Food Companies Gave Big $$$ To Politicians – 64% to Republicans. To Reduce the Obesity Crisis, Target the Poisoners
Mar 18, 2026
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11 min read
I’m probably much older than you. I’m experienced in federal government policy, politics, and journalism.
Mar 5, 2026
3 min read
Trump keeps saying he should interfere with elections or should have.
Mar 4, 2026
24 min read
Every state is at risk of election interference by Donald Trump and his minions in 2026, but GOP-controlled battleground states are the most vulnerable.
5 min read
NOTE: Nothing in this report is or should be considered as legal advice or should be followed as if it were legal advice.
7 min read
Why read this report? Because it may become necessary, and the difference between civil disobedience and rioting will be vital if it is.
15 min read
Lisa Murkowski’s Excuse for Her Betrayal of Principles
Mar 1, 2026
9 min read
The claim that the ACA has caused healthcare costs to spiral upward is an easy falsehood to sell. After all, the ACA was passed, and then costs rose, right?
Feb 28, 2026
18 min read
Contrary to What the GOP is Selling, The ACA Is a Minor Factor.
26 min read
Status of this drug for treating various cancers as of 02/27/26
Feb 27, 2026
A legislative and regulatory agenda to improve enforcement of federal employment age discrimination law
12 min read
And what to do about it now and next time
16 min read
And Congress and the White House have let these old fellows, safely tucked into their lifetime $285,000-and-up sinecures, get away with it.
It's illegal, but it's the accepted norm in commerce.
19 min read
The Biggest Voter Group, Over Age 60, Was at Stake
You're paying for people who want to work to be on welfare.
Voters aged 60+ are the big, important demographic for Democrats.
Filling a legal hole in protections for older workers
8 min read
A compilation of potential adverse outcomes, ranked from most likely to worst
17 min read
And Somewhat Reduce the Giant Disparity in Wealth
And what to do about it next time
Jan 23, 2026
Paid subscribers: see my report: “Undocumented Immigration: Here’s What We Must Do”
Posts and Studies Under This Section Are In Development.
Jan 22, 2026
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Trump’s birthday party tanks
Jan 21, 2026
4 min read
Here are some of the reasons - And what to do about it next time
