Category Archives: American Way

Melissa Hortman Gilbert

The Tragic Loss of Gilbert: A Golden Retriever’s Tale

Gilbert, the happy-go-lucky golden retriever who lost his life as a result of the tragic shootings in Minnesota, could have been a pal of Moes. With his big grin and sparkly eyes, I could envision them playing in the park

Melissa Hortman Gilbert

The Tragic Loss of Gilbert: A Golden Retriever’s Tale

Gilbert, the happy-go-lucky golden retriever who lost his life as a result of the tragic shootings in Minnesota, could have been a pal of Moes. With his big grin and sparkly eyes, I could envision them playing in the park

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

Donnie’s Big Parade Adventure

Little Donnie sees a parade What a big day for Little Donnie He will have a parade, too. He will have a children’s parade. Donnie saw a parade. Donnie wants big toys in his parade. Big shiny toys. Shine, Donnie

Donnie’s Big Parade Adventure

Little Donnie sees a parade What a big day for Little Donnie He will have a parade, too. He will have a children’s parade. Donnie saw a parade. Donnie wants big toys in his parade. Big shiny toys. Shine, Donnie

Pepe,The President and a Mission From God

Trump claims he’s “On a mission from God.” A white nationalist God to be exact. A Jesus with bleached blonde hair, blue eyes who wants to deport thy neighbor. Behind him in this ominous black and white meme, that the

Pepe,The President and a Mission From God

Trump claims he’s “On a mission from God.” A white nationalist God to be exact. A Jesus with bleached blonde hair, blue eyes who wants to deport thy neighbor. Behind him in this ominous black and white meme, that the

Donald Trump Beast or Burden

This bleach bottle blonde, dyed in the wooly mammoth lumbering across our democracy like an antiquated dinosaur, is destroying everything in its sight. Lashing out erratically like a rabid animal but with the brain of a gnat,  soul of a snake,

Donald Trump Beast or Burden

This bleach bottle blonde, dyed in the wooly mammoth lumbering across our democracy like an antiquated dinosaur, is destroying everything in its sight. Lashing out erratically like a rabid animal but with the brain of a gnat,  soul of a snake,

Murder in the Name of Palestine

There was a time, and not so long ago, I would walk into my synagogue for  Shabbat services, and be greeted at the entrance by other well-dressed members of the congregation who would smile and greet me with the words

Murder in the Name of Palestine

There was a time, and not so long ago, I would walk into my synagogue for  Shabbat services, and be greeted at the entrance by other well-dressed members of the congregation who would smile and greet me with the words

Dolls, Planes and a Petulant President

Like many American girls, ten-year-old Kimberly Gleason of Minnesota quietly accepted that she’s only getting two dolls for Christmas this year. This year her president told her the country of Mattel is holding Barbie hostage. All American children must sacrifice.

Dolls, Planes and a Petulant President

Like many American girls, ten-year-old Kimberly Gleason of Minnesota quietly accepted that she’s only getting two dolls for Christmas this year. This year her president told her the country of Mattel is holding Barbie hostage. All American children must sacrifice.

A Pope in The White House

I’ve now lived long enough to have seen the very first Catholic President installed in the White House and now the first Pope. As of a few days ago, orange smoke has apparently filled the sky above the Vatican, appointing

A Pope in The White House

I’ve now lived long enough to have seen the very first Catholic President installed in the White House and now the first Pope. As of a few days ago, orange smoke has apparently filled the sky above the Vatican, appointing

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.

The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History

Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?

The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History

Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?