Category Archives: History
Kellogg’s vs Breitbart The Choice is Yours
After Tony the Tiger took on Pepe the Frog, Breitbart the populist home for the alt right has declared all out war on Kellogg’s. Once Kellogg’s pulled its advertising from that popular platform for white nationalists, deciding the site was
Kellogg’s vs Breitbart The Choice is Yours
After Tony the Tiger took on Pepe the Frog, Breitbart the populist home for the alt right has declared all out war on Kellogg’s. Once Kellogg’s pulled its advertising from that popular platform for white nationalists, deciding the site was
Castro and My Cold War Childhood
Though a half a century apart, November now marks the death of two Cold War icons. Just four days after the anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy, his nemesis Cuba’s Communist leader Fidel Castro has died at age
Castro and My Cold War Childhood
Though a half a century apart, November now marks the death of two Cold War icons. Just four days after the anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy, his nemesis Cuba’s Communist leader Fidel Castro has died at age
There are Some Things to Be Thankful For
In mid-century America when it seemed the only risk of offending others was to suffer the unforgivable shame of halitosis, Madison Avenue gleefully ran ads that would not only raise a politically correct eyebrow today, but by their offensive nature
There are Some Things to Be Thankful For
In mid-century America when it seemed the only risk of offending others was to suffer the unforgivable shame of halitosis, Madison Avenue gleefully ran ads that would not only raise a politically correct eyebrow today, but by their offensive nature
Big Soda Big Lies
Americans are worried…First they came for our tobacco, now are they coming for our sugary drinks? This election has caused panic among our citizens. While many alarmed Americans are agitated, losing sleep over possible deportation, distressed over the state of
Big Soda Big Lies
Americans are worried…First they came for our tobacco, now are they coming for our sugary drinks? This election has caused panic among our citizens. While many alarmed Americans are agitated, losing sleep over possible deportation, distressed over the state of
Merchandising First Ladies
Melania Trump is getting a lot of heat for promoting her jewelry line on a government site. But is Melania the first First Lady to cash in on her husband’s name? Rutherford B. Hayes wife Lucy, an advocate of temperance
Merchandising First Ladies
Melania Trump is getting a lot of heat for promoting her jewelry line on a government site. But is Melania the first First Lady to cash in on her husband’s name? Rutherford B. Hayes wife Lucy, an advocate of temperance
Trump’s Rallying Cry
In that time honored tradition favored by demagogues throughout history, Trump wants to continue having rallies even after he’s sworn in. Donald Trump just can’t bear being away from the adulation of his throngs of adoring fans whipping his supporters
Trump’s Rallying Cry
In that time honored tradition favored by demagogues throughout history, Trump wants to continue having rallies even after he’s sworn in. Donald Trump just can’t bear being away from the adulation of his throngs of adoring fans whipping his supporters
History – Attention Must Be Paid
History has never seemed more relevant. That anti-Semite Steve Bannon who made white nationalism mainstream through Breitbart, is now to be President Elect Donald Trump’s Goebbels…er…Chief Strategist. This past summer with the weight of history hanging heavy as the
History – Attention Must Be Paid
History has never seemed more relevant. That anti-Semite Steve Bannon who made white nationalism mainstream through Breitbart, is now to be President Elect Donald Trump’s Goebbels…er…Chief Strategist. This past summer with the weight of history hanging heavy as the
What’s Up With The Electoral College?
Do We the People really get the choose our president? Americans chose Clinton but got Trump. A tough lesson to learn at the hands of the Electoral College. As we slowly come out of our fog, does this election feel
What’s Up With The Electoral College?
Do We the People really get the choose our president? Americans chose Clinton but got Trump. A tough lesson to learn at the hands of the Electoral College. As we slowly come out of our fog, does this election feel
Our American Tragedy
On the cusp of making history, history has taken a tragic turn. The lump in my throat from the pride and the excitement and hopefulness I was feeling as I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton yesterday, has now
Our American Tragedy
On the cusp of making history, history has taken a tragic turn. The lump in my throat from the pride and the excitement and hopefulness I was feeling as I cast my vote for Hillary Clinton yesterday, has now
Wear All White To Vote
Thanks to climate change the unseasonably warm fall on the east coast has discouraged me from putting away my summer whites.Now breaking a long-standing taboo of never wearing white after Labor Day, I will be dressing in head to toe
Wear All White To Vote
Thanks to climate change the unseasonably warm fall on the east coast has discouraged me from putting away my summer whites.Now breaking a long-standing taboo of never wearing white after Labor Day, I will be dressing in head to toe
Envisioning The American Dream 