How to Make Washington, D.C. the 51st U.S. State.
Rewarding Sacrifice, Valor and Patriotism: Statehood for Puerto Rico
In many ways, the case for Puerto Rican statehood is equally compelling as that for Washington, D.C.
Mismanaging the US Economy: How Trump Defeats Himself
The prospects for a solid U.S. recovery are dim. Trump and the Republicans’ economic choices have made matters worse.
US: A Country Rooted in Unfairness

The COVID 19 pandemic is highlighting U.S. shareholder capitalism’s gross inequities.
How Will Disgruntled Sanders Supporters Vote in 2020?
Joe Biden can only hope that Sanders voters will opt differently in 2020 than they did in 2016 — when Hillary Clinton headed up the Democratic ticket.
After Super Tuesday: Democrats Heeding Lessons of 2018

Democrats must mobilize the party base, while focusing on adding cross-over anti-Trump rural and suburban independents and moderate Republicans.
The Origins of the US Electoral College
In 1787, the U.S. popular vote was made merely advisory. The actual choice was left to elites who comprise the Electoral College.
Yes, Australia Can Abandon Coal

Experts have concluded that Australia offers an ideal setting for replacing fossil fuels with renewables in electricity generation.
Sea Levels: Three Feet Higher This Century
Limiting sea level increases to feet rather than tens of feet requires utility-scale carbon capture.