


A new war of choice? It’s become increasingly evident that the United States is preparing for a possible war with Iran. Reports differ on what, exactly, is being contemplated. Some suggest a prolonged war. Others hint at the possibility of a symbolic strike. It’s unclear whether President Donald Trump himself has made a decision. But […]

An excerpt from yesterday’s long decision by Chief Judge Stephanie Rose (S.D. Iowa) in Petersen v. City of Newton: The constitutional violations alleged in this case stem from the enforcement of Newton’s Derogatory Comments Rule …, which prohibited speakers from making “derogatory statements or comments about any individual” during the public comment portion of city […]

The financial services landscape of 2025 and 2026 is defined by a paradoxical convergence of hyper-innovation and hyper-vulnerability. As financial technology (fintech) continues to disintermediate traditional banking structures, the burden of verification has shifted from centralized institutions to the end-user and the professional analyst. The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), decentralized finance (DeFi), and […]

The 2028 election may come down to which party offends its own voters more.

How the party is trying to rebrand by turning to tough guys

The Democratic Party’s base wants bold progressive policy, but the general electorate seems more moderate. Democrats need to read the room.