David Fagin and Keith Girard, Author at The New York Independent, New York City, NY

On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Franklin's words pose a test for Americans in 2026. (Photo: Archives)

Trump Corruption, Autocracy Test Benjamin Franklin’s Words on Nation’s 250th Anniversary

David Fagin and Keith GirardJuly 13, 2026

When Benjamin Franklin said we'd been given "a republic, if you can keep it," is there any doubt he was talking about 2026 America?...

COMMENTARYPOLITICS

Robert De Niro, one of the nation's most iconic actors at age 80, is being snubbed by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in a blatant political move that reveals a shocking truth.

Robert De Niro Snub Stains Broadcast Group, Exposes Right-Wing Dominance of Local Airways

David Fagin and Keith GirardJune 4, 2024

Robert De Niro is being snubbed by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in a blatant political move that reveals a shocking truth....

COMMENTARYENTERTAINMENTPOLITICS

NBC’s Ronna McDaniel Fiasco Damages What Journalists Should Hold Sacred — Credibility

David Fagin and Keith GirardMarch 28, 2024

Even if it makes sense to add a conservative voice to its NBC/MSNBC lineup, it makes no sense for that voice to be Ronna McDaniels'. ...

COMMENTARYMEDIA

Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court following abortion repeal. (Photo: John Brighenti)

Courts in Crisis: Judicial System Struggles With Politics, Bias, Corruption in Age of Trumpism

David Fagin and Keith GirardMarch 23, 2024

At the risk of using an anatomical metaphor, our Justice system is the heart of our democracy, and the prognosis isn’t good. ...

ADMINISTRATIONCELEBRITIESCONGRESSELECTIONS

Donald Trump's delusional response to the coronavirus is causing a crisis of confidence at Fox News. (Photo: MPG Collage)

Trump’s Big Lie: The Media Isn’t Part of the Problem; It IS the Problem (VIDEO)

David Fagin and Keith GirardSeptember 19, 2023

Today, balance is no longer enough. Mainstream journalism needs a new paradigm. It needs to become the mortal enemy of the big lie....

COMMENTARYPOLITICSPOLITICS

Steve Bannon (center) and Michael Flynn (right) are fanning Trump's alt-right base. (Photos: Getty)

Trump MAGA Cult in Law Enforcement, Exposed by Jan. 6 Insurrection, Threatens Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardOctober 28, 2022

Donald Trump's final reign of terror at the U.S. Capitol has revealed a disturbing, little reported reality. ...

CONGRESSELECTIONSPOLITICS

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Trump Treason: Stolen Top Secrets Tied to Saudi Money

David Fagin and Keith GirardSeptember 21, 2022

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) In light of the FBI's Mar a Lago raid,...

CONGRESSCULTURE

Donald Trump's refusal to stay up to speed on intelligence matters could lead to another serious lapse like the one that led to the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. (Photo by Robert Giroux/ Getty Images)

Homegrown Terrorism Now Poses Nation’s Biggest Threat 21 Years After Sept. 11

David Fagin and Keith GirardSeptember 12, 2022

Two decades after the unspeakeable terrorism attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the nation has reached another terrible crossroads....

COMMENTARYCULTUREPOLITICS

Trump follower storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6 in an insurrection.

Democrats Face Crisis in Courage in Face of GOP Subversion of Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardMay 13, 2022

Democrats are facing a crisis of courage....

CRIMEPOLITICS

Elon Musk's name has surface in the Epstein files. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson)

Musk Buying Twitter? Bring It On! 6 Ways He Can Make Site Better

David Fagin and Keith GirardApril 29, 2022

Elon Musk is about to shake up social media the way he upended the automotive world...

COMMENTARYCULTUREMEDIA

New Jersey rocker David Fagin and bandmates create a classic Donald Trump spoof. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Donald Trump Raises Satire to High Art; Behind the Scenes of Classic ‘Queen’ Video Spoof

David Fagin and Keith GirardFebruary 16, 2022

The first thing to go in an autocracy is freedom of the press. The second is satire....

CULTURESATIRE

Failure to Act One Year After Jan 6 Mob Violence is Biggest Threat to Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardJanuary 6, 2022

It's been a year since the Jan. 6 insurrection and a rising amount of evidence links Donald Trump and his cronies to the violence...

COMMENTARYPOLITICS

Trump Bamboozles World Series With Political Stunt that Cheapens National Pastime

David Fagin and Keith GirardNovember 2, 2021

Donald Trump popped in at Game 4 of the World Series like a deadbeat ex-husband, who shows up uninvited at a family reunion...

COMMENTARYPOLITICS

Words on Paper Are All That Protect Our Democracy; It’s Time to Take a Stand

David Fagin and Keith GirardOctober 4, 2021

What are laws but words on paper? Without the general consent of the governed, they are meaningless. ...

COMMENTARYPOLITICS

Rupert Murdoch, the Most Vile Man in America, Lays Waste to Soul of Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardAugust 4, 2021

Rupert Murdoch, owner of right-wing media outlets like Fox News and The New York Post, is the most vile man in America....

COMMENTARYMEDIAPOLITICS