Category Archives: History
Another November 22
Before November 22, 1963, as an 8-year-old, I was blissfully ignorant of the shadows of society and was happy to bask in the sunny Kodacolor optimism of John Kennedy’s New Frontier. But after that long weekend, the fragility of life
Another November 22
Before November 22, 1963, as an 8-year-old, I was blissfully ignorant of the shadows of society and was happy to bask in the sunny Kodacolor optimism of John Kennedy’s New Frontier. But after that long weekend, the fragility of life
Can A Woman a Woman Ever Be President?
Michelle Obama said out loud what we all now know in our hearts to be true: America is not ready for a woman president. “As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m
Can A Woman a Woman Ever Be President?
Michelle Obama said out loud what we all now know in our hearts to be true: America is not ready for a woman president. “As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m
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
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
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
Trump Demolish’s Womens History
Betty Ford perfectly expressed how special the East Wing is: “If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is its heart.” No wonder we are all so heartbroken. The beating heart of the now-demolished
Trump Demolish’s Womens History
Betty Ford perfectly expressed how special the East Wing is: “If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is its heart.” No wonder we are all so heartbroken. The beating heart of the now-demolished
We’re On the Eve of Destruction
Our house was a very, very, very, fine house….until the Big Bad Wolf huffed and puffed and blew the house down. Nothing is sacred and no one is safe. No one should be surprised. When you elect a rapist Expect
We’re On the Eve of Destruction
Our house was a very, very, very, fine house….until the Big Bad Wolf huffed and puffed and blew the house down. Nothing is sacred and no one is safe. No one should be surprised. When you elect a rapist Expect
The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller
No one who remembers the 1980 Bonwit Teller fiasco in New York City is surprised by today’s East Wing. demolition. Donald Trump’s total disregard for the preservation of history while reneging on promises made is exactly the same. It is
The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller
No one who remembers the 1980 Bonwit Teller fiasco in New York City is surprised by today’s East Wing. demolition. Donald Trump’s total disregard for the preservation of history while reneging on promises made is exactly the same. It is
Envisioning The American Dream 