Susan Wright

Susan Wright has spent two decades chasing the pulse of American life from an editor’s chair that never gets cold. She’s filed columns inside packed campaign buses, fact-checked policy briefs over takeout, and wrestled late-night copy until it told the truth. Her sweet spot: connecting the dots between Capitol Hill votes, kitchen-table worries, and the cultural undercurrents most headlines miss. Readers trust her for clear facts, sharp perspective, and a reminder that democracy isn’t a spectator sport. Off deadline, Susan pushes for media transparency and smarter civics—because knowing the rules is half the game, and she’s determined to keep the playbook open to everyone.

Joy Reid Expresses Concern Over Men in Women’s Locker Rooms: ‘I Would Freak Out’ Seeing a Naked Man There

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid recently shared her discomfort with transgender-identifying biological men using women’s locker rooms. Speaking on her podcast, Reid This Reid That, she described how she would feel if she encountered a naked man in women’s facilities—and admitted she would “freak out.” The conversation took place during an episode with journalist Jacque … Read more

Jasmine Crockett’s Factually Flawed Criticism of Lee Zeldin on ‘Jeffrey Epstein’ Backfires

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a member of the progressive group known as “The Squad,” recently sparked controversy when she accused EPA head Lee Zeldin of receiving campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein. However, Crockett’s claim missed the mark. The donation in question came from a Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, a New York physician with no connection to … Read more

Sanctuary New York: ICE Pursues Custody of Alleged Sex Offender Accused of Molesting Girls at TJ Maxx

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to take custody of Jimmy Harry Velasquez Gomez, a Honduran man accused of sexually abusing young girls at a TJ Maxx store in Medford, New York. Velasquez Gomez, who has been deported twice from the United States, now faces serious charges after allegedly groping girls as young as … Read more

No Labor Shortage: Millions of Working-Age Americans Remain Outside the Workforce

Millions of working-age Americans, especially men, have stepped away from the nation’s workforce in recent decades, according to new research from the Center for Immigration Studies. The study, led by Steven Camarota and Karen Zeigler, reveals that a rising share of native-born Americans are not participating in the labor market, a trend that has reached … Read more

Crockett: Speaker Johnson Is "Full of It" — Trying to Avoid Addressing Epstein Case

On Monday, Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett didn’t hold back in criticizing Speaker of the House Mike Johnson during an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead.” The dispute came after Johnson made comments about a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Johnson had said the goal was to protect the victims of Epstein’s crimes from … Read more

Crockett: Trump Has Driven a Consistent Increase in Political Violence

On Monday, Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas spoke out on CNN’s program "The Lead," blaming former President Donald Trump for a rise in political violence. Crockett pointed to Trump as the source of confusion and damage in the political world. She said that before Trump’s involvement, political disagreements happened without violence, but since then, violent … Read more

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Dismisses Staffer Allegedly Acting as Lawyer to Aid Release of Undocumented Immigrant from ICE Custody

Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office has fired a staff member accused of pretending to be a lawyer to help an undocumented immigrant get released from ICE custody. The incident came to light after ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons sent a letter to Senator Duckworth on November 12, 2025, describing the actions of Edward York, who … Read more

China Urges Tourists to Avoid Japan as Tensions Rise Over PM Takaichi Sanaes Taiwan Support

China has warned its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, citing concerns over their safety amid rising tensions between the two countries. On Sunday, China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a statement urging travelers to stay alert, protect themselves, and contact Chinese authorities if emergencies arise while in Japan. This advisory came after China’s … Read more