First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The first amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America is one of the fundamental freedoms all Americans … Continue reading First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Lizzi NewtonSeptember 26, 2025Leave a comment

I Need a Break, politics, Trump Administration

Give Me a Break! Please!

Over the past several weeks I’ve been overwhelmed by news of Donald Trump’s executive orders. It seems every day brings a new assault on our democracy. I feel as though the United States as I’ve known it for my 72 years is being chipped away a piece at a time. Now, to be open, I did not vote for Mr. Trump. In fact, I was … Continue reading Give Me a Break! Please!

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 10, 2025August 6, 2025Leave a comment

Political Debates

The Collapse of Presidential Races

I’ve tried hard to stay away from blogs about the current presidential races, especially the debates. To say we have become an embarrassment on the international stage is a gross understatement. People in other countries now tune in to the debates; particularly the Republican debates, rather than watch reality television. When did our political system degenerate into a name calling free for all? vigilantcitizen.com I … Continue reading The Collapse of Presidential Races

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 27, 20165 Comments