There are none so blind as those who will not see. On June 29, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS), in its decision on two cases (Harvard University and the University of North Carolina), ruled that using race-related affirmative action for admission to colleges and universities violated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection. The Court’s ruling was a confirmative, retrograde, and disruptive action. The Confirmative Nature of the Court’s Action The decision confirmed that the … [Read more...]
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Modi’s state visit to the US: A visit rich in style and substance
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a reception in Washington, befitting a state visit by the leader of the world's largest democracy. It was characterized by grandeur, splendor, and all the essential ceremonial elements. During his three-day stay in the US, India and the United States showcased the substantial nature of their relationship, reaffirming the upward trajectory it has been following for more than two decades. Among the highlights of the visit … [Read more...]
NOT NECESSARILY THE NEWS
Not Necessarily the News was a satirical HBO comedy series that ran from 1983 to 1990. A small segment of Americans turned to the show back then to see the news spoofed in skits and altered actual news coverage as entertainment. Fast forward four decades to 2023, and what a large segment of the American public is turning to today as their source for the news is Not Necessarily the News. This was revealed in a national survey conducted by the Gallup and Knight Foundation in October … [Read more...]
OUR NATIONAL NIGHTMARE
In 2023, the United States of America continues to grow as a graveyard for the victims of mass shootings and other gun deaths. The USA gave birth to the American Dream of endless opportunity. For too many today, the USA has become an American Nightmare of opportunity ended. Mass Shooting and Gun Death Statistics Mass shootings capture the headlines and significant media coverage. Other deaths caused by, and with a gun, much less so. As the following discussion shows, Americans … [Read more...]
Lax gun control in the US is birthing a tragedy
Aishwarya Thatikonda, and many others were unsuspecting victims of what has now, unfortunately, become an American pastime: Gun violence. America’s tragic obsession with guns came close to home for Indians this month, when Hyderabad-born Aishwarya Thatikonda was killed by a white supremacist in Texas. The 26-year-old was the second Indian to lose her life to gun violence in Texas in the past 14 months. In March 2022, John Dias, 27, was killed in the Houston area. In 2017, Indian technology … [Read more...]
Small Business Is Big Business
This past week (April 30 — May 6) was National Small Business Week (NSBW). In 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as in past years, sponsored and promoted NSBW as a time to recognize and celebrate the essential contribution that small business makes to the American economy. One of the online events the SBA convened to do this was a Virtual Summit held on May 2–3. On those days, the Virtual Summit featured “educational workshops presented by event … [Read more...]
The Indoctrinator
Following woke indoctrination in our schools, that is a road to ruin for our country. And we’re not going to let that happen in Florida. - Ron DeSantis Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has become the rising star in the Republican Party and the potential leading challenger to Donald Trump to secure the nomination to be the Republican candidate for President in 2024. He has achieved this status by purportedly being a champion of free speech and citizens’ rights. DeSantis … [Read more...]
The influence of US as a global leader is waning
There is no conclusive evidence, but the influence of the US as the leader internationally appears to be on the wane. Will China replace the US in that leadership position? Time and what transpires over the next decade or so — in the US, in China, and around the world — will shape that story. Amid China’s economic and military rise, and Russia’s strategic manoeuvring during its war against Ukraine, there is a growing belief in national capitals across the world that the soft and hard … [Read more...]
The Need for Civics in the Middle
In 2023, the polar ice caps are melting. The political polarization in the U.S. is hardening. That’s proof that climate change is not just limited to the environment. The political, social and emotional climate in our nation is changing as well. Much of the environmental climate change can be attributed to things that we humans are doing. In contrast, much of the political, social and emotional climate change can be attributed to what we humans are not doing. We are failing to develop … [Read more...]
The Need for 21st Century Citizenship
Many think that the official motto of the United States is ‘e pluribus unum” — from many one. It is not. In fact, given the national drift toward divisiveness over the past few years, that saying should probably be reversed to “e unum pluribus” — from one many. That was the opening of a chapter titled “Citizenship Dysfunction: Coming Together or Coming Apart?” in our book: Working the Pivot Points: To Make America Work Again published in 2013 (Pivot Points). We … [Read more...]