Category Archives: History
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
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
Envisioning The American Dream 