Category Archives: History

Trump’s Arresting Development

In an arresting development, a deranged inmate at the Mara-Lago Home For the Feeble Minded in West Palm Beach, Florida has taken to social media early this morning to incite violence with his maniacal rants. Addressing his imagined legions of

Trump’s Arresting Development

In an arresting development, a deranged inmate at the Mara-Lago Home For the Feeble Minded in West Palm Beach, Florida has taken to social media early this morning to incite violence with his maniacal rants. Addressing his imagined legions of

Remembering Feminist Pioneer Pat Schroeder  

“I have a brain, I have a uterus, and I use both.” Silk Screened on T-shirts and emblazed on thousands of handmade signs carried at countless women’s marches and rallies for decades, this empowering quote is pure Pat Schroeder, the

Remembering Feminist Pioneer Pat Schroeder  

“I have a brain, I have a uterus, and I use both.” Silk Screened on T-shirts and emblazed on thousands of handmade signs carried at countless women’s marches and rallies for decades, this empowering quote is pure Pat Schroeder, the

When Feminism Was the Woke of Its’ Day

  The current war on “wokeness” is reminiscent of the war on feminism waged by conservatives over 50 years ago. Today’s right-wing is scared of woke culture that threatens to change everything beloved about American life. Like “wokeness” the right

When Feminism Was the Woke of Its’ Day

  The current war on “wokeness” is reminiscent of the war on feminism waged by conservatives over 50 years ago. Today’s right-wing is scared of woke culture that threatens to change everything beloved about American life. Like “wokeness” the right

Jimmy Carter A National Treasure

Jimmy Carter has been more of an inspiration as a former president than most men in their presidency ever have. Deciding to enter hospice care, the 39th President has chosen to live out the final chapter of his life in

Jimmy Carter A National Treasure

Jimmy Carter has been more of an inspiration as a former president than most men in their presidency ever have. Deciding to enter hospice care, the 39th President has chosen to live out the final chapter of his life in

International Holocaust Remembrance Day- Never Forget

To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the

International Holocaust Remembrance Day- Never Forget

To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the

Remembering Rosewood  Massacre 100 years later. What Have We Learned

The Rosewood Massacre is a tragic story most of us don’t know. It’s a shameful story of racial violence people didn’t want to hear. And so we never did. It lay buried for more than half a century. I never

Remembering Rosewood  Massacre 100 years later. What Have We Learned

The Rosewood Massacre is a tragic story most of us don’t know. It’s a shameful story of racial violence people didn’t want to hear. And so we never did. It lay buried for more than half a century. I never

Barbara Walters -Television’s Trailblazing Treasure

No one will ever be Barbara Walters again. She was a trailblazer of television, a breaker of barriers, and a slayer of workplace stereotypes to which an entire generation owes their debt to. A pioneer for women broadcast journalists, despite

Barbara Walters -Television’s Trailblazing Treasure

No one will ever be Barbara Walters again. She was a trailblazer of television, a breaker of barriers, and a slayer of workplace stereotypes to which an entire generation owes their debt to. A pioneer for women broadcast journalists, despite

Mr. Magoo Christmas Carol

For some, it may not be Christmas without Charlie Brown, but my Christmas heart always belonged to Mr. Magoo. Just as I preferred my great American novels in Classic Comic Book form, so I preferred my Charles Dickens in animation.

Mr. Magoo Christmas Carol

For some, it may not be Christmas without Charlie Brown, but my Christmas heart always belonged to Mr. Magoo. Just as I preferred my great American novels in Classic Comic Book form, so I preferred my Charles Dickens in animation.

Christmas Party Ideas For A Troubled Time

Many have drawn parallels between our troubled times and the late 1930s, and it might be helpful to see how they celebrated during the festive Christmas season. Anti Semitism was on the rise, fascists were taking over Europe, and a

Christmas Party Ideas For A Troubled Time

Many have drawn parallels between our troubled times and the late 1930s, and it might be helpful to see how they celebrated during the festive Christmas season. Anti Semitism was on the rise, fascists were taking over Europe, and a

Sold Straight

  Being 14 is a confusing time no matter what time period you lived in. Understanding the facts of life can feel confusing. Especially when the facts of life you are taught aren’t even facts at all. In fact, they

Sold Straight

  Being 14 is a confusing time no matter what time period you lived in. Understanding the facts of life can feel confusing. Especially when the facts of life you are taught aren’t even facts at all. In fact, they