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The Woke Mind Virus Infects Nevada County Progressives
On March 10, 2025, over 400 people packed the Eric Rood Administrative Center in Nevada City, California, for Congressman Kevin Kiley’s community office hours, an event touted by The Union as a platform for constituent concerns in California’s Third District. What could have been a rallying point for real change devolved into a showcase of the “woke mind virus” and a gathering of virtue signalers more intent on preaching than solving problems.
Assembly Bill 1333 Threatens Law-Abiding Citizens While Protecting Criminals
In California, AB 1333 is aiming to repeal the “SYG” doctrine.
Medicaid is Not Really in Jeopardy
We are being exposed to a barrage of fear tactics claiming that Medicaid is being cut for those who need it.
Revamping USAID
“I happened to be in the D.C. area when the offices of the U.S. Agency for International Development were closed.”
Chaotic Protest in Sacramento
With an estimated crowd of 1,100 to 1,300 individuals, the event was less a unified political statement and more a cacophony of conflicting messages and uncoordinated activism.
The Impacts of Immigration on the Labor Participation Rate
It is startling to see the huge impact of the employment of illegal and other immigrants on job opportunities for American men.
The Shifting Sands of Power: From Elites to Trump and the People
In the United States, the balance of power has historically oscillated between various groups, shaped by economic, political, and social forces. One of the most dramatic shifts in recent times occurred with the election of Donald Trump in 2016, and again recently in 2024, which many interpret as a significant realignment from traditional power structures dominated by elites and bureaucracy to a more populist, people-centric model.
Nevada County Needs Internal Audits to Detect Potential Fraud
There is no “internal audit position” within Nevada County despite its critical importance to a well-functioning decentralized governance system. The Board of Supervisors rejected the re-creation of an internal audit position during post-COVID budget cuts. Recent Grand Jury reports highlighted significant fraud risks, leaving taxpayer money vulnerable.
The Consequences of Adopting an Out-of-Scope Ceasefire Resolution
In the fall of 2024, Nevada City adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. Members of the public are now pressuring the City of Grass Valley to do the same. Should the Grass Valley city council adopt a resolution on an international issue?
Let Them Eat Cake! - A Review of Nevada County Executive Staff Pay
A 42% payroll expense in one year with big percentage raises each year is unsustainable, especially in light of the downturn in state funding. Given the outrageously high salaries of senior executive staff and elected officials, the tax-paying public is questioning the rationale of the Nevada County CEO Alison Lehman.
Preemptive Pardons - Then and Now
Early in the morning on January 20, 2025, President Joe Biden issued “preemptive pardons” to many individuals, including members of his own family.
Nevada County Auditor-Controller, Gina Will’s Threat of a Lawsuit: Doesn’t Add Up
“Gina Will should return the public’s money of $50,000 and resign.'“
What’s Happening with the La Leche League?
“Breastfeeding is in the news again — that’s good!” said Tompson. “There is a reason for this happening. When things get so upside down, that means a change is coming.”
The Similarities of President Carter and President Biden
“What was perceived as weak leadership on the world stage contributed to public discontent.”
Unusual Times in Shasta County
A trustworthy election system must be robust against human error, machine error, and exploitation. Analysis of Shasta County’s audit logs from the 2024 March Primary leaves more questions than answers.
The “We Can Do This” COVID Public Health ‘Education’ Campaign: Committee makes recommendations
The CDC, unlike other major agencies, has never received full Congressional authorization. There is no single enabling statute that defines the agency’s overall mission and structure. The lack of authorization has blurred the lines on the agency’s responsibilities to lead on issues related to communicable disease, resulted in rampant mission creep, and has led many to question whether the CDC is able to execute on its intended and primary mission of detecting and combatting public health threats, as evidenced by the CDC’s botched handling of the COVID-19 response.
AI Quackery
“Artificial intelligence quacks are pseudo medical practitioners who promote fraudulent ‘healthcare’ treatments for ill-gotten gains.”
The COVID Public Health ‘Education’ Campaign: CDC’s Push to Boost Children
Nevada County Health and Human Services still uses the CDC recommendation of COVID vaccines for children despite overwhelming evidence showing children are low-risk. I have asked our county health department and Dr. Sherilyn Cooke to update current data regarding the necessity of boosters on the website. There has been zero response.
Love thy Neighbor: or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Accept the 2024 Election Results
“If your goal is to have a different outcome in the future, I believe this can only be accomplished through empathy and understanding, not through sharing Facebook memes and posts that only speak to people who already agree with you and alienate everyone who feels otherwise.”
Navigating Chaos: American Policy Responses to the 1993 Russian Constitutional Crisis and its Impact on NATO Expansion
The study of German Reunification and the agreements and statements among the stakeholders at the time can shed light on how the world arrived at a war in Ukraine more than three decades after German Reunification and the collapse of the former Soviet Union. This post introduces the research topic and outlines the research methodology to be used to answer questions about this transformative period in both American and Russian history.