We Would Have Been Pilgrims
I've been doing a lot of reading about early American history lately, in preparation for a podcast series coming in 2026. This month, my...
A House of Dynamite (Review)
If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend you watch it. “A House of Dynamite” currently available only on Netflix, in the last...
The US and Venezuela: A History of Intervention, Oil, and Political Tension (Part 4)
The relationship between the US and Venezuela has been shaped by centuries of intervention, oil interests, and political conflict. From the early 19th century,...
Venezuela’s Modern History: Oil, Revolution, and Political Turmoil (Part 3)
Venezuela's modern history is a turbulent saga shaped by oil wealth, charismatic leaders, and deep political divisions. After Simón Bolívar’s death in 1830, Venezuela...
Venezuela’s Foreign Policy
While the popular opposition to a possible US war with Venezuela cites Venezuela's oil and gas, a more likely cause of US ire involves...
Crisis in Venezuela
The Venezuela crisis is rapidly intensifying as the U.S. government, under President Trump, escalates military operations off Venezuela’s coast. Since September 2025, dozens of...
Understanding Venezuela’s Oil Industry
Venezuela’s oil industry: A history of abundance, ambition, and adversity
Venezuela’s oil industry has long been the backbone of its economy and a defining force...
Venezuela Bounties
As of October 2025, the U.S. government offers bounties for several current and former Venezuelan officials through its Narcotics Rewards Program. The rewards are...
Who Is Nicolás Maduro?
Nicolás Maduro is the current president of Venezuela, known for his rise from union activism to national leadership and for steering the country through...
In Its Rapid Descent, the United States Crosses Another Line
Last night, June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump authorized airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities—an action that signifies a significant and troubling escalation in...