Former Capitol Hill policy staff member, analyzing politics and government policy from the perspective of a practical, budget-aware older progressive.
Save this as a template
Apr 18, 2026
•
1 min read
Inspired by Comments Made by Congressman Ro Khanna
2 min read
The 2026 Election Is in Real Danger
Mar 25, 2026
Here's the full report for paid subscribers in PDF format:
Mar 24, 2026
50% Likelihood Seen That Trump Will Try to Stay in Power After January 20, 2029.
Mar 21, 2026
14 min read
And what to do about it next time
Mar 19, 2026
11 min read
Obesity-Creating Food Companies Gave Big $$$ To Politicians – 64% to Republicans. To Reduce the Obesity Crisis, Target the Poisoners
Mar 18, 2026
6 min read
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
10 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.
NOTE: Nothing in this report is or should be considered as legal advice or should be followed as if it were legal advice.
8 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.
Lisa Murkowski’s Excuse for Her Betrayal of Principles
Mar 1, 2026
5 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
Contrary to What the GOP is Selling, The ACA Is a Minor Factor.
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
And what to do about it now and next time
9 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.
4 min read
It's illegal, but it's the accepted norm in commerce.
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
A compilation of potential adverse outcomes, ranked from most likely to worst
17 min read
