Category Archives: History
How Rugged is the Constitution?
America’s Constitution was once our insurance policy against tyranny. Against a dictator. There were laws. There were the checks and balances they created that served as our guardrail to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Now
How Rugged is the Constitution?
America’s Constitution was once our insurance policy against tyranny. Against a dictator. There were laws. There were the checks and balances they created that served as our guardrail to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Now
What Will it Take?
What will it take? I am sickened to the core. I can’t help but wonder what my brother-in-law who voted for Trump, a man whose parents and brother were Holocaust survivors, whose grandparents, aunts, and uncles were viciously slaughtered by
What Will it Take?
What will it take? I am sickened to the core. I can’t help but wonder what my brother-in-law who voted for Trump, a man whose parents and brother were Holocaust survivors, whose grandparents, aunts, and uncles were viciously slaughtered by
The Man Who Will Never Be King
Every schoolchild knows George Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. Little Donnie was too busy dipping a girl’s pigtails into the inkwell to pay attention during class. Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. It still
The Man Who Will Never Be King
Every schoolchild knows George Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. Little Donnie was too busy dipping a girl’s pigtails into the inkwell to pay attention during class. Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. It still
Crying For America
I am crying for America. On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer
Crying For America
I am crying for America. On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer
Controlling Art – Nazi Germany or Trump’s America?
You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. Next stop, the Twilight Zone Submitted for your approval, one Sally Edelstein age 69 artist writer seeker of truth and regrettably finder
Controlling Art – Nazi Germany or Trump’s America?
You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. Next stop, the Twilight Zone Submitted for your approval, one Sally Edelstein age 69 artist writer seeker of truth and regrettably finder
A Time Out For Musk
Will Elon Musk’s Time cover result in a TIME Out for Musk? We all know there is only one president at a time, but more important to our current president only one is worthy of sitting behind the resolute desk
A Time Out For Musk
Will Elon Musk’s Time cover result in a TIME Out for Musk? We all know there is only one president at a time, but more important to our current president only one is worthy of sitting behind the resolute desk
Who Will Help US?
As Trump proposes permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, I wonder right about now how all those Palestinians feel, hundreds of thousands in Michigan who told Kamala Harris that they won’t vote for her? “Kamala won’t help Palestinians!” they protested.
Who Will Help US?
As Trump proposes permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, I wonder right about now how all those Palestinians feel, hundreds of thousands in Michigan who told Kamala Harris that they won’t vote for her? “Kamala won’t help Palestinians!” they protested.
Make Maps Great Again
Just as I knew there was no real Gilligan’s Island, I know there is no such thing as the Gulf of America. They are both the figment of someone’s geographical imagination. One, from the creative mind of a mid-century TV
Make Maps Great Again
Just as I knew there was no real Gilligan’s Island, I know there is no such thing as the Gulf of America. They are both the figment of someone’s geographical imagination. One, from the creative mind of a mid-century TV
Caroline Kennedy A Profile in Courage
She has stayed away from the spotlight leading a life of service with dignity, integrity, and reserve. One of the most recognizable names in America, we rarely see or hear her voice. Now Caroline Kennedy has come forward using her
Caroline Kennedy A Profile in Courage
She has stayed away from the spotlight leading a life of service with dignity, integrity, and reserve. One of the most recognizable names in America, we rarely see or hear her voice. Now Caroline Kennedy has come forward using her
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Envisioning The American Dream 