Category Archives: History
Where Have You Gone Walter Cronkite?
In this age of deep distrust, “the most trusted man in America” is sorely missed more than ever. Walter Cronkite who reigned supreme at a time of journalistic integrity, ( no millennials, that’s not an oxymoron) long before cable tabloid
Where Have You Gone Walter Cronkite?
In this age of deep distrust, “the most trusted man in America” is sorely missed more than ever. Walter Cronkite who reigned supreme at a time of journalistic integrity, ( no millennials, that’s not an oxymoron) long before cable tabloid
Sexism, So What’s New?
As this presidential election has made abundantly clear, sexism is not just some feminist fantasy. In a tumultuous campaign year of blatant misogyny where boys behaving badly have both demeaned and objectified women, and sexual misconduct along with sexual harassment
Sexism, So What’s New?
As this presidential election has made abundantly clear, sexism is not just some feminist fantasy. In a tumultuous campaign year of blatant misogyny where boys behaving badly have both demeaned and objectified women, and sexual misconduct along with sexual harassment
Job Security a Thing of the Past -Vanishing America
Job security in a big manufacturing plant has gone the way of the tailed fin automobile. Today both are quaint notions, remnants of that mythological American dream past. The promises offered by manufacturing was always a secure path to the
Job Security a Thing of the Past -Vanishing America
Job security in a big manufacturing plant has gone the way of the tailed fin automobile. Today both are quaint notions, remnants of that mythological American dream past. The promises offered by manufacturing was always a secure path to the
Halloween Candy-Treat or Trick?
The scariest part of Halloween for many parents is the prospect of all the candy their children will consume once they’ve brought home their haul. Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement
Halloween Candy-Treat or Trick?
The scariest part of Halloween for many parents is the prospect of all the candy their children will consume once they’ve brought home their haul. Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement
Megyn Kelly Cuts Newt Gingrich Down to Size
Hey Newt, cut it out! I got news for you Newt! It’s not the 1990’s anymore when as House Speaker you were quite the lady-killer with your merry extra marital affair with a House staffer even as Republicans attempted to
Megyn Kelly Cuts Newt Gingrich Down to Size
Hey Newt, cut it out! I got news for you Newt! It’s not the 1990’s anymore when as House Speaker you were quite the lady-killer with your merry extra marital affair with a House staffer even as Republicans attempted to
Nuclear Nightmares
As Donald Trump himself continues to go nuclear, the very thought of a President Trump’s tiny fingers anywhere near the button for the nuclear codes sends shivers down my spine. Anytime the words Donald Trump and nuclear weapons appear in
Nuclear Nightmares
As Donald Trump himself continues to go nuclear, the very thought of a President Trump’s tiny fingers anywhere near the button for the nuclear codes sends shivers down my spine. Anytime the words Donald Trump and nuclear weapons appear in
Accidents Will Happen – By the Bombs Early Light
Rivaling the Grimm Brothers, one of the greatest stories told by the U.S. Government to its citizens was the safety of the nuclear testing done in Nevada in the 1950’s. Our government insisted that the spate of nuclear atmospheric testings
Accidents Will Happen – By the Bombs Early Light
Rivaling the Grimm Brothers, one of the greatest stories told by the U.S. Government to its citizens was the safety of the nuclear testing done in Nevada in the 1950’s. Our government insisted that the spate of nuclear atmospheric testings
American Diversity- Whitewash
Is this the America Donald Trump wants to return to? There is no way to whitewash this; When Trump says he want to “Make America Great Again,” what is meant is “Make America White Again.” There has been a
American Diversity- Whitewash
Is this the America Donald Trump wants to return to? There is no way to whitewash this; When Trump says he want to “Make America Great Again,” what is meant is “Make America White Again.” There has been a
Hop on the Democracy Train
Think and Learn Dept. Who do we want as conductor of our Democracy Train, kids? One of them is a definite train wreck.
Hop on the Democracy Train
Think and Learn Dept. Who do we want as conductor of our Democracy Train, kids? One of them is a definite train wreck.
Kennedy Nixon Debate – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The 1960 presidential debate was an unprecedented event. For the first time ever, the American voter, in the comfort of his own living room could watch a presidential campaign debate staged specifically for the viewer. It was the debate
Kennedy Nixon Debate – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The 1960 presidential debate was an unprecedented event. For the first time ever, the American voter, in the comfort of his own living room could watch a presidential campaign debate staged specifically for the viewer. It was the debate
Envisioning The American Dream 