Joshua Lea articles

Joshua Lea is a sports media and radio personality from Oklahoma City. Josh has a passion for our nation’s history and its future. Having dabbled into writing for various sports websites, Josh felt the need to bring his words and voice to politics. You can follow Josh on Twitter @joshualeaa

Russia’s Shadow-War In A Wary Europe

By Joshua Lea - April 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

The combative populist Marine Le Pen of the right-wing National Front flew to Moscow to meet with Putin

Now is the Time to Pay Attention

By Joshua Lea - April 11, 2017 Leave a Comment

What’s going to be problematic is getting the youth to come back into politics following the 2016 election. Many people will turn to apathy based on the results. However, no fight truly ends after a defeat.

Stop Grading Republicans on the Curve

By Jack Jones

We keep conceding to the criminal Republican agenda of rigging elections through voter suppression and a litany of illusory tactics tied to false voter fraud claims. In North Carolina, another election scandal has erupted.

Reform: Turn U.S. Circuit Judges Into Supreme Court Justices

By Andrew Straw

The advantage of having U.S. Supreme Court panels all across the nation is that we would restore access to the highest court instead of having little fiefdom courts that try to avoid imposing Supreme Court precedents.

In Solidarity With France’s Yellow Vest Protesters

By Jack Jones

I believe we should put on the yellow vests to show solidarity with our French brothers and sisters. It is time to come together for global relief to the citizens of the world!

The African Union and the Struggle for Democracy in Africa

By Livert Ngum

The AU hopes that an African-run system for observing and assessing democratic elections in the continent will help bring a democratic peace that can enable development in the continent.

Judicial Weapons in the War Against Disability Civil Rights Lawyers

By Andrew Straw

Maybe one day I will be able to escape this and get back to my disability civil rights leadership. Maybe one day, there will even be an apology from the 7th Circuit. Not holding my breath except for the manure.

Thoughts on Candidate Selection

By Fred Gohlke

The most fundamental reason that voters cannot elect officials who will represent them is that political parties dictate the voter’s options. George Washington warned us of the danger of factions in his Farewell Address.

A Great Nation That Does Not So Great Things

By Jack Jones

So why do we think of ourselves as a great nation? Is it because of our great economy? Is it because we call ourselves a Christian Nation? Should we, who call ourselves great, actually be great?

El Otro Cachete – A Short Story

By Julio César Guerrero

Undoubtedly economics play a key role in social stability, and although we were at the lower working class level, every head of the household had a job. These were the good old days when the dad’s salary was enough.

Putting My Everything Back Into My Hometown: Merrick

By John Amaruso

It’s a funny story really. This means everything to me. From the breadth of my experiences in the industry, I can’t wait to treat my community to a unique experience and quality product. I literally grew up in this building!

Putin Declares Intent to Control Rap Music in Russia

Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling the popular music.

Jose Canseco Makes Pitch for Chief of Staff Job in Tweet to Trump

Jose Canseco has made his pitch for a big job at the White House, tweeting to President Donald Trump: “u need a bash brother for Chief if [sic] Staff.”

Metaphorical Washington Swamp Overrun by Actual Vermin

Metaphorical Washington swamp overrun by actual vermin, the Rattus Norvegicus, the common Norway rat fueled by mild winters and a human population boom.