Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Test Run–New Youtube Political Video Series

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

New Political Broadcast Show: Hal Ginsberg started a progressive radio station (KRXA-540AM) in Monterey from 2005 to 2013. It went off the air after Hal moved back to his family’s home in Maryland. Hal is starting a YouTube Video show, … Continue reading →

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OUR TIMID CONGRESSMAN

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Letter to the Editor, Monterey Herald, February 19, 2023 Republicans, lacking plans to help ordinary people, recently pushed an idiotic bill that called for members of Congress to denounce “The Horrors of Socialism.” There was no reason for it, other … Continue reading →

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Creeping Authoritarianism

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Creeping authoritarianism….Russia, Hungary, Poland and other authoritarian-type governments are taking control of media, the judiciary, and other institutions that threaten their autocracy. Could it happen here? Think of Gov. DeSantis of Florida trying to take over the educational system in … Continue reading →

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Should you trust media bias charts?

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

These controversial charts claim to show the political lean and credibility of news organizations. Here’s what you need to know about them. By Jake Sheridan/ Pointer.org/ November 2,2021 Impartial journalism is an impossible ideal. That is, at least, according to … Continue reading →

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POST-TRUTH AMERICA

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

GEORGE SANTOS AND AMERICAN POLITICS Letters to Editor, Monterey Herald, January 31, 2023 It baffles me that there is so much fuss about Rep. George Santos and his total disregard of facts and reality. Political commentators and late-night comics are … Continue reading →

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Trump Has Completely Lost His Grip on Reality

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

The former president’s deterioration is on full display in the Truth Social asylum he built for himself. By Charles C. W. Cooke/ National Review/ January 25, 2023 Let’s check in on the shadow primary for the 2024 Republican nomination. Nikki Haley … Continue reading →

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A Media Ceiling is about to Fall In On Democrats

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Wealthy partisans aligned with the GOP are going for that Hispanic vote in a big, big way. They intend to use the same tools that have turned state after state reliably red since the 1980s: radio & TV By Thom … Continue reading →

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In the New “McCarthy Era,” This Column Could Get Me Thrown In Jail

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

We’ve entered the new McCarthy era, and Kevin is doing everything he can to empower Jordan as the new Joe. By Thom Hartmann/ TheHartmannReport.com/ January 11, 2023 This column could get me thrown in jail. And the fact that I’m … Continue reading →

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Is Greed the Biggest Threat to America & Democracy?

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Thom Hartmann/ The Hartmann Report/ December 27, 2022 Greed, one of the seven deadly sins, is both toxic to society and intrinsic to human nature. It can’t be ended or “stopped” — but it can be regulated, which is … Continue reading →

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Trump Struggles, but America Is Still Feverish

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Nicholas Kristoff/ NY Times/ Dec. 10, 2022 Has America’s fever broken? An optimist could make a case. Donald Trump, the central figure in America’s febrile ailment, was further tarnished this past week, including by the conviction of his company … Continue reading →

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