On U.S. Justice

The U.S. Justice system was established under Article III of the U.S. Constitution, as the third independent branch of government.  1. There are 94 U.S. District Courts at which Federal cases are first adjudicated. 2. There are 13 Courts of Appeal which hear and rule on cases brought before it from the District Courts. 3.Continue reading “On U.S. Justice”

On Government Shutdowns

Thankfully the latest government shutdown, and the longest ever, is over, having resulted in around 750,000 federal employees being furloughed, close to 6000 commercial flights cancelled and countless flight delays across America. Its impact was ubiquitous with widespread disruptions to public services and threats to public health and safety. The Congressional Budget Office estimated thatContinue reading “On Government Shutdowns”

On Politics

The term “politics” refers to the way countries are governed, and to the ways that governments make rules and laws to manage the human society properly. It comes from the Greek word ‘Poly’ (πoλυ-) which generally means “many.” It is an inclusive word that is kinda all embracing.  Today in America, and in many otherContinue reading “On Politics”