Author Archives: sallyedelstein
Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,
Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
Thank You Madam Speaker
I can’t imagine Capitol Hill without the force of Nancy Pelosi. For decades, she stood up and stood out and never backed down. She was tough, direct, and fearless, standing up to Donald Trump as few have. A power house
Thank You Madam Speaker
I can’t imagine Capitol Hill without the force of Nancy Pelosi. For decades, she stood up and stood out and never backed down. She was tough, direct, and fearless, standing up to Donald Trump as few have. A power house
Lincoln Elected President Today
As I was swimming laps today in the pool, I looked up at a dry-erase whiteboard hanging on the wall. In handwriting, it lists the date, the weather, the time of sunrise and sunset, and at the bottom is the
Lincoln Elected President Today
As I was swimming laps today in the pool, I looked up at a dry-erase whiteboard hanging on the wall. In handwriting, it lists the date, the weather, the time of sunrise and sunset, and at the bottom is the
A Loud Rebuke for Trump
Donnie may think it is as easy to demolish democracy as it was to wield a wrecking ball to The People’s House. But the people’s vote is stronger than any wrecking ball you have. You may think you were not
A Loud Rebuke for Trump
Donnie may think it is as easy to demolish democracy as it was to wield a wrecking ball to The People’s House. But the people’s vote is stronger than any wrecking ball you have. You may think you were not
Your Vote Is Vital
In 1952, Harvey Comics offered a public service guide for mid-century Americans on the importance of voting. This 16-page U.S. Government giveaway was distributed to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Times have changed, but the message to
Your Vote Is Vital
In 1952, Harvey Comics offered a public service guide for mid-century Americans on the importance of voting. This 16-page U.S. Government giveaway was distributed to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Times have changed, but the message to
Hunger Pangs in America
Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of
Hunger Pangs in America
Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of
Income Inequality- Drawing From the Past
Hanging on my wall in my office is a framed piece of art I did as a ten-year-old. Its relevancy tugs at my heart today, as we stand on the precipice of millions of Americans going hungry as they lose
Income Inequality- Drawing From the Past
Hanging on my wall in my office is a framed piece of art I did as a ten-year-old. Its relevancy tugs at my heart today, as we stand on the precipice of millions of Americans going hungry as they lose
Happiness Lost and Found
When I moved from my large house in Huntington and had to downsize, I donated over 50 Hefty bags filled with clothes, some current, some vintage, but all were hard to part with. In the past few days, I’ve been
Happiness Lost and Found
When I moved from my large house in Huntington and had to downsize, I donated over 50 Hefty bags filled with clothes, some current, some vintage, but all were hard to part with. In the past few days, I’ve been
Envisioning The American Dream 