Author Jermel Shim Blog

Presidents although they have enormous power have limits as to what they can do and cannot do. The constitution empowers the three branches of government −the legislative, the executive, and…

On Saturday when the news media announced that Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the USA people all over the world became euphoric. This was because for almost four…

Thank God the long presidential election campaign is coming to an end. If you are like me, then you are probably tired of the political ads cluttering up your mail…

We are in the season of political conventions, which tells us the presidential election is just around the corner.  Last week, the Democratic Party wrapped up their 2020 convention with…

The threat of nuclear war and terrorism is an existential threat to the security of the US and the world. These two threats have been bandied in the political arena…

There is a reason why companies immediately escort employees out of the building when they are fired. They know there is the possibility that the fired employee could sabotage their…

Racism in America has always been a systemic problem that is perpetrated individually and institutionally. One institution that has a history of racism is law enforcement. This was evidenced two…

Forty years ago, as a new immigrant to the US living in Miami, Florida, I witnessed my first anti-police riot. What triggered this riot was a black man, Arthur McDuffie…

Joe Biden is no stranger to adversity as he has survived a number of these. In 1972 he lost his one-year old daughter and first wife in an automobile accident.…

Today Americans celebrate another Memorial Day to honor the men and women who died serving the U.S. military.  And in November, Veterans Day will be celebrated to commemorate the anniversary…