Editorial Opinions
IT’S TIME TO REFORM THE SUPREME COURT
US RENEW NEWS OP ED
By Rod Maggay, Ian Milden, Geoff Small, Ian Sultan and Managing Editor Ron Israel
The events at the Supreme Court, such as the over-turn of Roe v Wade and the political actions of Justice Clarence Thomas’s wife, cast light on the need to reform the workings of the Court. In this Op Ed, US RENEW NEWS makes suggestions for ways in which the Supreme Court can become more reflective of all Americans and not just a narrow few, and become more accountable for its actions.
Round 10 in the Fight to Save the Planet – and Fatigue Has Set-in
US Renew Op-Ed
By Todd J Broadman
Global warming as our single most important political issue has begun to wane, taking a backseat to economic concerns. A scant 1 percent of those recently polled by the New York Times/Siena College perceive climate change as the most important U.S. issue.
That low ranking for climate as an issue held true for those under 30 as well. As this is a long-term issue and one that requires long-term determination, the apparent widespread apathy is cause for concern.
It’s Time to Declare Independence from America’s Two Political Parties
US Renew News Op Ed
John Halpin
The parties insist everyone must toe the line and hold the same ideological views. If the parties won’t change, then voters in the middle should just reject them.
For a ‘Young’ Country, the U.S. Has an Old and Outdated Constitution
US RENEW NEWS OP-ED
By Alexander Clarkson
The belief that the United States is a uniquely youthful society in contrast to an aging and decadent Europe has become so entrenched that it is rarely questioned. Whether out of politeness or genuine belief, Europeans encountering this recurring trope often turn to their own.
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SHOULD INDICT FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP
US RENEW NEWS OP-ED
By Ron Israel
The January 6th Committee, through its publicly televised hearings has revealed that it has enough evidence to indict former President Donald Trump. The indictment would be focused on Trump’s illegal efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential elections.
The Center Lane is Wide Open
US Renew News Op Ed
By John Halpin
New polling shows that Americans are unique in viewing their political leaders as ideological extremists.
What to Expect During the First January 6th Committee Open Hearings
Brief #37 – Elections and Politics
By Maureen Darby-Serson
On Thursday June 2nd, the January 6th committee announced when it would hold its first round of public hearings. The first open hearing will be Thursday, June 9th at 8pm. Primetime. No other details were released, but more information would be made available next week. For example, no witness list was published.
Support for the Separation of Church and State Should be Part of the Democrats Platform in the 2022 Mid-terms
In the upcoming Congressional elections Democrats should emphasize their commitment to supporting a democratic pluralistic society that respects individual rights, and the principle of separation of church and state, and how not showing support for these values opens the doors for outlawing abortions, banning books and other culture war issues.
Lessons for American Democracy from the Russian War with Ukraine
Russia’s invasion and war with Ukraine has been unfolding in real time in front of our eyes. The war has succeeded in bringing out the courage of Ukrainian President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people and the ruthlessness and cruelty of President Putin and the Russian army.