Category Archives: American Way

Nancy Pelosi

Thank You Madam Speaker

I can’t imagine Capitol Hill without the force of Nancy Pelosi. For decades, she stood up and stood out and never backed down. She was tough, direct, and fearless, standing up to Donald Trump as few have. A power house

Nancy Pelosi

Thank You Madam Speaker

I can’t imagine Capitol Hill without the force of Nancy Pelosi. For decades, she stood up and stood out and never backed down. She was tough, direct, and fearless, standing up to Donald Trump as few have. A power house

Lincoln Elected President Today

As I was swimming laps today in the pool, I looked up at a dry-erase whiteboard hanging on the wall. In handwriting, it lists the date, the weather, the time of sunrise and sunset, and at the bottom is the

Lincoln Elected President Today

As I was swimming laps today in the pool, I looked up at a dry-erase whiteboard hanging on the wall. In handwriting, it lists the date, the weather, the time of sunrise and sunset, and at the bottom is the

A Loud Rebuke for Trump

Donnie may think it is as easy to demolish democracy as it was to wield a wrecking ball to The People’s House. But the people’s vote is stronger than any wrecking ball you have. You may think you were not

A Loud Rebuke for Trump

Donnie may think it is as easy to demolish democracy as it was to wield a wrecking ball to The People’s House. But the people’s vote is stronger than any wrecking ball you have. You may think you were not

Your Vote Is Vital

In 1952, Harvey Comics offered a public service guide for mid-century Americans on the importance of voting. This 16-page U.S. Government giveaway was distributed to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Times have changed, but the message to

Your Vote Is Vital

In 1952, Harvey Comics offered a public service guide for mid-century Americans on the importance of voting. This 16-page U.S. Government giveaway was distributed to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote. Times have changed, but the message to

Hunger Pangs in America

Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of

Hunger Pangs in America

Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of

Income Inequality- Drawing From the Past

Hanging on my wall in my office is a framed piece of art I did as a ten-year-old. Its relevancy tugs at my heart today, as we stand on the precipice of millions of Americans going hungry as they lose

Income Inequality- Drawing From the Past

Hanging on my wall in my office is a framed piece of art I did as a ten-year-old. Its relevancy tugs at my heart today, as we stand on the precipice of millions of Americans going hungry as they lose

Trump Demolish’s Womens History

Betty Ford perfectly expressed how special the East Wing is: “If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is its heart.” No wonder we are all so heartbroken. The beating heart of the now-demolished

Trump Demolish’s Womens History

Betty Ford perfectly expressed how special the East Wing is: “If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is its heart.” No wonder we are all so heartbroken. The beating heart of the now-demolished

We’re On the Eve of Destruction

Our house was a very, very, very, fine house….until the Big Bad Wolf huffed and puffed and blew the house down. Nothing is sacred and no one is safe. No one should be surprised. When you elect a rapist Expect

We’re On the Eve of Destruction

Our house was a very, very, very, fine house….until the Big Bad Wolf huffed and puffed and blew the house down. Nothing is sacred and no one is safe. No one should be surprised. When you elect a rapist Expect

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

No one who remembers the 1980 Bonwit Teller fiasco in New York City is surprised by today’s East Wing. demolition.  Donald Trump’s total disregard for the preservation of history while reneging on promises made is exactly the same.  It is

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

No one who remembers the 1980 Bonwit Teller fiasco in New York City is surprised by today’s East Wing. demolition.  Donald Trump’s total disregard for the preservation of history while reneging on promises made is exactly the same.  It is

No Kings March -What Democracy Looks Like

In the midst of the masses of vocal boomers at Saturday’s “No Kings” March in New York City, it was a child’s voice that stayed with me. Chanting with clarity, strength and determination, were the words I have shouted for

No Kings March -What Democracy Looks Like

In the midst of the masses of vocal boomers at Saturday’s “No Kings” March in New York City, it was a child’s voice that stayed with me. Chanting with clarity, strength and determination, were the words I have shouted for