Justice: the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishment (Merriam Webster) The Justice Counts podcast isn’t only about the law; it focuses on challenging issues that matter to the people –…
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At long last, Congress, it seems, will pass the long fought over COVID-19 relief package. I am pleased to report that after months of negotiation, the proposed bill does not include any corporate immunity protections, despite significant pressure from Republican leaders, and intense lobbying by…
Political viewpoints have always been hot topics for debate, especially at election time. This has never been truer than in 2020, where the election played out like a farfetched political thriller. Consider this: Political thrillers usually take a few political reality crumbs and add a…
I have voted in every election since I was 18. I follow politics closely; I’ve always voted and contributed to causes I believe in. I’ve made a career of helping people less fortunate than myself. These days, I write novels about these people and their…
Recently, the Republican-led Senate tried to pass what Senate leaders called a COVID-19 relief bill. Most of those who pushed the bill forward knew it wouldn’t pass and why. Still, they gleefully took the opportunity to blame Democrats. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Dems…
People from all over the political spectrum are struggling. Many do not know exactly where they stand on the issues, try to fit a square peg in a round hole, and label themselves as to fit societal norms. Some have no strong feelings about the issues and…
We are living in unprecedented times. From a novel coronavirus pandemic to a global movement for racial and social justice, 2020 already calls for unprecedented actions. Make no mistake, however, these events were not the beginning of a vast political divide in this country. Political…
“But there is one way in this country in which all men are created equal . . . Our courts have their faults as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are…
As most of you know, Robert Mueller testified, under oath, July 24, 2019, before two congressional committees. His testimonial style was uninspiring and droll. Yet, whether most of the country was bored or not, his report and his testimony presented a dramatic and uncontroverted narrative…
Over four years ago, President Trump launched his campaign and talked about building a wall and deporting undocumented immigrants. Well, most are still here; many who have been working for our hypocritical president. While Trump was spreading lies about immigrants and ripping children away from…
