I’m relieved France refused to succumb to fear
I was convinced France would follow America's lead and elect Marine Le Pen. But the French refused to succumb to fear and instead chose hope.Continue Reading →
Our world is at a crossroads
With the election of Donald Trump and Brexit, the world is at a crossroads. We can close our ears to…
U.S. media oligarchy blinded Democratic voters
The U.S. media is an oligarchy -- ruled by a few -- with a liberal bias that has ignored the…
Trump has won. Democrats, now mobilize.
The U.S. is divided as never before. It's time to stop despairing and to mobilize. We need to acknowledge the disenfranchised and recognize that under Trump, some risk losing much…Continue Reading →
Reflections of a Reluctant Hillary Volunteer
I volunteered for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Like many, I was propelled by fear of how I’d feel if the…
Trump win stokes stocks — for now
Donald Trump's win in the U.S. presidential election threw markets briefly for a loop. But now stocks are flirting with…
Memo: Don’t panic yet over Trump
Pulling your hair out over Donald Trump? Don't panic yet. Soon the President-elect will start feeling cross-currents. It's the rule of checks and balances.Continue Reading →
Trump stirs angst among the world’s youth
Young people in several countries share their anxieties and fears following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Trump wins: Joy of victory, agony of defeat
News-Decoder photographer Enrique Shore captures the opposing reactions of supporters of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton after Trump's upset win.
Ok, Trump wins. Time to get to work.
Trump has won a huge upset, and Clinton has lost. Half of America is elated, half is afraid. It's an historic moment in America, unique in our lifetimes. Now, time…Continue Reading →