Category Archives: History

Voices Against Silence: Epstein Survivors Speak Out

The deafening roar of military fighter jets were no match for the powerful voices of Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors speaking out at the Capitol on Wednesday. The President of the United States  deployed the military to distract from the brave women

Voices Against Silence: Epstein Survivors Speak Out

The deafening roar of military fighter jets were no match for the powerful voices of Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors speaking out at the Capitol on Wednesday. The President of the United States  deployed the military to distract from the brave women

Aging White Hippies Unite

First, they came for the Latinos; now, they are coming for the Woodstock Generation! Recently, Steven Miller mocked the DC protestors demonstrating against the federalization of the DC police, referring to them as “stupid, elderly white  hippies : “All these

Aging White Hippies Unite

First, they came for the Latinos; now, they are coming for the Woodstock Generation! Recently, Steven Miller mocked the DC protestors demonstrating against the federalization of the DC police, referring to them as “stupid, elderly white  hippies : “All these

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Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!

Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump

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Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!

Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump

July 4th- It’s Mourning in America

There is little to celebrate this July 4th. This July 4th its mourning in America. I cry for our country. I cry for the millions who will lose the safety nets so primal to being an American. I cry that

July 4th- It’s Mourning in America

There is little to celebrate this July 4th. This July 4th its mourning in America. I cry for our country. I cry for the millions who will lose the safety nets so primal to being an American. I cry that

Make America America Again

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” — FDR, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1937. These core

Make America America Again

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” — FDR, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1937. These core

Americans Unite: Say No to Kings and Authoritarian Rule

We don’t do kings in America, Donald! Just ask Mad King George III how that turned out for him. And this Saturday, we are going to let you know. Bigly In one day, millions of Americans are going to take

Americans Unite: Say No to Kings and Authoritarian Rule

We don’t do kings in America, Donald! Just ask Mad King George III how that turned out for him. And this Saturday, we are going to let you know. Bigly In one day, millions of Americans are going to take

The Unthinkable 100 Days of Trump

Within the past 100 days, the word unthinkable has been uttered every day. The America  I once knew is being destroyed by an authoritarian whose total disregard for the Constitution is a blitzkrieg on the law. That was once unthinkable.

The Unthinkable 100 Days of Trump

Within the past 100 days, the word unthinkable has been uttered every day. The America  I once knew is being destroyed by an authoritarian whose total disregard for the Constitution is a blitzkrieg on the law. That was once unthinkable.

Mourning Pope Francis

Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in

Mourning Pope Francis

Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in

A Home-Grown Dictator

The over-the-top tackiness of Caesars Palace has come to the Trump White House with the emphasis on Caesar. The gaudy, gold ornaments that embellish walls, ceiling mantles, tables,  coasters, and frankly anything that can be gilded are a garish display

A Home-Grown Dictator

The over-the-top tackiness of Caesars Palace has come to the Trump White House with the emphasis on Caesar. The gaudy, gold ornaments that embellish walls, ceiling mantles, tables,  coasters, and frankly anything that can be gilded are a garish display

Turning 70

Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are.  I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly.  Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and

Turning 70

Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are.  I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly.  Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and