Q&A with Luke Winslow: Oligarchic rhetoric has MAGA rooting for the billionaires

Luke Winslow Developments in Washington and across America underline the title of Baylor University associate professor Luke Winslow’s new book, “Oligarchy in America: Power, Justice and the Rule of the Few,” published by University of Alabama Press. President Trump, a multi-billionaire real estate tycoon, wrestling promoter and reality-TV star, last week launched punishing tariffs on…

A constitutional conundrum

(Letter to the Editor – Photo Illustration – MetroCreativeConnection) With Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, winning in the electoral college and the popular vote, both by a large margin and the Republicans maintaining control of the House and regaining control of the Senate, the Democrats are struggling for relevancy. The American people know…

‘That was then. This is now’: Why a Ralston senator says he changed his mind on winner-take-all

Ralston Sen. Merv Riepe says he is a “no” on winner-take-all, despite pressure from Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.This Tuesday, state lawmakers are expected to debate on the bill.The room at Ralston City Hall was standing-room only Monday. The League of Women Voters and Civic Nebraska educated Nebraskans on the latest attempt to bring back winner-take-all.”I’d…

This Tim Walz Thing Is Starting to Get Weird

After suffering one of the most embarrassing defeats during a presidential election in history, Tim Walz has decided the best strategy is to pretend like it never happened. Instead of taking a break from national politics and serving his constituents as Governor of Minnesota, Walz has decided to cosplay as the Democratic Party’s new hope.…