During the insurrection at the Capitol, an invader lowered the American flag and hauled up a Trump banner. That action embodied the crisis of American politics. Three major political forces now exist: the Trumpers, the Republicans and the Democrats. They are now openly engaged in a conflict for control of the country. Though Trumpers proclaim […]

Joe Biden is preparing to deal with climate change in a way no U.S. president has done before – by mobilizing his entire administration to take on the challenge from every angle in a strategic, integrated way. The strategy is evident in the people Biden has chosen for his Cabinet and senior leadership roles: Most […]

Is anyone really surprised? Is anyone surprised that President Trump’s rabid cult members stormed the Capitol to prevent Congress from accepting the results of the electoral college? Trump has been firing up his supporters ever since the November election, falsely claiming that it was fixed. Shortly before that invasion, Trump told them, “We’re going to […]

One of my all-time favorite quotes comes from noted American philosopher, Lawrence Berra. You might recognize him better as Yogi Berra, the Hall of Famer. Berra once quipped, “It’s déjà vu all over again”. While this quote can and has taken on many meanings over the years it was perfect for what happened in Brunswick […]

A House majority, including 10 Republicans, voted on Jan. 13 to impeach President Trump for “incitement of insurrection.” The vote will initiate a trial in the Senate – but that trial will likely not be finished before Trump’s term of office comes to an end on Jan. 20. There is an open constitutional question about […]

I have been thinking about loss and grief a lot lately. Too much, if I’m being honest, but in my defense, the circumstances of our world and community lend themselves to these kinds of thoughts. When I add in my own personal and professional experiences to the mix of our nation, well, it is no […]

Despite social media evidence dating back to late 2020 of the intentions of President Trump’s fan base and his role in fueling the fires of misinformation, the white supremacist insurrection that occurred on Jan. 6 in the Capitol was shocking and unprecedented for many Americans. But what I wonder is whether Sen. Susan Collins had […]