LA Federal Judge Orders the City to Pay Its Court‑Appointed Monitor Dated: 11-13-2025
In a sharply worded order during a recent hearing, a federal judge in Los Angeles compelled the city to promptly pay the court-appointed monitor who has been overseeing compliance with a landmark homelessness settlement. The ruling underscores ongoing tensions between the city and the federal court over Los Angeles’s progress and transparency in meeting its […]
US Lawmakers Call on Starbucks CEO to Resume Union Negotiations Dated: 11-13-2025
A coalition of 26 U.S. senators and 82 members of the House of Representatives has formally urged Starbucks Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Brian Niccol, to resume and engage in meaningful contract negotiations with the union representing Starbucks workers. The bipartisan letter, spearheaded by Senator Bernie Sanders, was made public on November 10, 2025, reflecting escalating […]
Eliot Spitzer’s Lessons: Finding Strength in Your Dark Side By harrisonbarnes | Dated: 08-18-2025
I had a very disturbing experience several months ago and I am almost reluctant to talk about it because it was so disturbing. I am hesitant because I recognize that your natural response might be to assume I am a little aberrated for being in the situation in the first place; however, I am human and must admit that at times I do find myself in situations that are a bit odd. This was one of the stranger situations I have encountered, and it really threw me into a tailspin.
For several years a friend of mine, whom I respect very much, had been asking me to go on a weekend men’s retreat run by a nonprofit group. He had partaken in the retreat in Washington, DC, and the group of people with whom he participated in the program comprised of politicians, important lobbyists, lawyers, and others. H