When a head of government asks to be pardoned before being convicted, a red flag should go up, not only in the courthouse, but in the hearts of the people. That’s where Israel stands today. Netanyahu, already the only sitting prime minister in the country’s history to undergo a corruption trial, has formally requested a…
Justice Works Best When It’s Blindfolded, Not Winking at Either Side
If there’s one thing America keeps proving, it’s that our justice system is a bit like that old pickup truck your uncle swears “still runs fine.” It does, mostly, but every now and then the muffler falls off and the headlights blink Morse code. Lately, from Nevada to Georgia to Washington, the theme has been…
Washington Could Use a Little More Light and a Lot More Honesty
If you’ve glanced at the headlines lately, you’ve probably noticed a theme: Washington is allergic to transparency. Whether we’re talking about the Epstein files, the longest shutdown in American history, questionable investigations into political opponents, violence against federal officials, senators collapsing from undisclosed medical issues, or a congressman now facing mortgage-fraud allegations, it’s all pointing…