(Editor’s Note:  While reading Substack came across this post by Heather Cox Richardson an American historian with 1.6 million followers. This goes against our rule of not publishing  long pieces, but it’s timely.) On Saturday, September 7, Republican presidential...

As Americans our most precious right…is the right to vote.  There is no more important civic responsibility than exercising that right.  Regardless of the atmosphere of fear being created today…remember we vote by secret ballot.  Voting by mail in the privacy of your...

America is watching the destructive Hurricane Milton.  There is another destructive storm which has been brewing for four years which could destroy our democracy.  After reading U. S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed court filing of special counsel Jack Smith it...

U. S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan released to the public on Wednesday a redacted version of an important court filing from special counsel Jack Smith in the federal election case against Donald Trump. Read the filing here.    

Vice presidential debate watchers got exactly what they expected from JD Vance, a slick debate educated politician, and Tim Walz, a genuine person.  The contrast was Vance who sold himself to his billionaire friends to buy a seat in the U. S. Senate and Governor Tim...

The nation is focused on the presidential election.  While an equally important election is for members of the United States Congress.  It is more important than ever…here’s why. There are significant issues facing the country.  Only 82 public laws have been passed by...

(Editor’s note:  Occasionally we come across material done by others we feel worth sharing with our readers.) In bestowing Ken Burns with its 2024 Liberty Medal, the National Constitution Center called him “America’s history teacher,” and he spoke to Ali Velshi about...

This week we celebrate the Constitution of the United States.  In the summer of 1787 delegates (38) were tasked to revise the Articles of the Confederation.  The challenge led them to create a new government, that united its citizens as equal members and vested the...

Editor’s Note:  For our new readers Political Tidbits is done periodically.  Occasionally there may be one with a link for more detail.  BTW, any tips appreciated. Send to [email protected].  ‘Twas the night before the debate… And there were arguments...

Traditionally Labor Day is the start of political campaigns.  Not this year.  Candidates have been hard at work on every level.  The primary focus of the media and hopefully the voters…have been the presidential campaign.  This is a historical election for a couple of...