Archive - Pen Strokes

Elon Musk’s Hostile Takeover of the U.S. Government

Elon Musk’s rapid ascent from tech mogul to unelected, unaccountable government overlord should alarm every American who believes in democracy.

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Flight Data Recorder

Feb 3 •

"It is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail." - Abraham Maslow

Feb 3 •

Narrated Time Lapse: Ice Storm

With today's video I discuss the importance of differences in scale in political cartoons.

Feb 1 •

January 2025

Today, President Trump suggested that diversity initiatives within the Federal Aviation Administration compromised safety, without citing any evidence…

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Executive Orders

When Barack Obama faced Republican gridlock, he occasionally turned to executive orders—a common tool for presidents.

Jan 28 •

Mass Deportations

I can't wait for the moment when those who voted for Trump expecting lower grocery prices realize the consequences of mass deportations.

Jan 27 •

Seeking Inspectors General

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I was raised Catholic, and throughout 12 years of Catholic school, I studied the Bible nearly every day.

Jan 22 •

President Donald Trump proclaimed in his inaugural address that the "golden age of America begins right now" and pledged to overcome the nation's…

Jan 20 •

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