by Miguel A. De La Torre | Feb 5, 2026 | Opinion
A race to achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence is underway. Whichever nation can construct the largest AI ecosystem will be able to dictate global standards and reap broad economic and military benefits. This race has created a new geopolitical divide....
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Jan 12, 2026 | Opinion
I have heard many dismiss President Donald Trump as a racist. In response, he has claimed, “I don’t have a racist bone in my body!” Why shouldn’t I take him at his word? After all, I do not know what is in his heart. Only God does. Hence, I lack the hubris to...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Jan 4, 2026 | Opinion
Imagine a government run by a convicted criminal. A president who lies, enriches himself and his family, and persecutes political opponents. A president who is willing to overthrow his own government just to stay in power. A president who is, in all senses of the...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Dec 11, 2025 | Opinion
During economic strife, authoritarian political systems masquerading as populism rise to protect the power, profits, and privilege of the wealthy ruling class. Power is obtained through conspiracy theories and disinformation and it is maintained through surveillance....
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Dec 2, 2025 | Opinion
Early in my life, I started my journey through this earth as a refugee when my parents fled the rise of an authoritarian regime in their homeland. With just the few possessions they were able to stuff into a suitcase, they arrived in New York City—with me, just...
