Category Archives: politics
Why NATO Was Needed
77 years ago, NATO was born in the aftermath of WWII out of a desire to prevent WWIII. Conceived out of necessity, this enduring alliance was initially forged to prevent Soviet expansionism. The shared democratic values of its members formed
Why NATO Was Needed
77 years ago, NATO was born in the aftermath of WWII out of a desire to prevent WWIII. Conceived out of necessity, this enduring alliance was initially forged to prevent Soviet expansionism. The shared democratic values of its members formed
Its All About the Oil
It’s always about the oil. It almost always is. They are not even pretending anymore. The invasion and takeover of Venezuela was never about anything but taking control of their vast oil reserves. It’ déjà vu all over again, but
Its All About the Oil
It’s always about the oil. It almost always is. They are not even pretending anymore. The invasion and takeover of Venezuela was never about anything but taking control of their vast oil reserves. It’ déjà vu all over again, but
Same Year or New Year
To me, Trump is the Grinch who stole the New Year. In fact, he committed grand larceny –hijacking the entire year of 2025, looting democracy, demolishing decency, stealing food out of starving children’s mouths, while robbing us of any semblance
Same Year or New Year
To me, Trump is the Grinch who stole the New Year. In fact, he committed grand larceny –hijacking the entire year of 2025, looting democracy, demolishing decency, stealing food out of starving children’s mouths, while robbing us of any semblance
How America Met Rob Reiner – The Legacy of All In The Family
Rob Reiner was the first person I ever saw on television stand up to a bigot. And fifty years later, he still was. Though now the bigot from Queens was no longer his father-in-law, a foreman on a loading dock,
How America Met Rob Reiner – The Legacy of All In The Family
Rob Reiner was the first person I ever saw on television stand up to a bigot. And fifty years later, he still was. Though now the bigot from Queens was no longer his father-in-law, a foreman on a loading dock,
Santa Held at The Border
A heads up to America’s kids. Ol’ Santa might have some problems making his deliveries to the U.S. next Christmas if the Department of Homeland Security has its way. North Pole resident Santa Claus and his undocumented elves better make
Santa Held at The Border
A heads up to America’s kids. Ol’ Santa might have some problems making his deliveries to the U.S. next Christmas if the Department of Homeland Security has its way. North Pole resident Santa Claus and his undocumented elves better make
I Am An American
On a bookshelf in my cluttered office is a small, hardcover book I was given in third grade. The well-worn book nestled in between my many Dick, Jane, and Sally tomes is titled “I Am An American.” The mission of
I Am An American
On a bookshelf in my cluttered office is a small, hardcover book I was given in third grade. The well-worn book nestled in between my many Dick, Jane, and Sally tomes is titled “I Am An American.” The mission of
Trumps Sick War Against Women Reporters
Donald Trump has often boasted, “No one respects women more than me.” Says the convicted sex felon who has been on a tear calling female journalists stupid, ugly, terrible, obnoxious, incompetent, and piggy. There has also been appalling dead silence
Trumps Sick War Against Women Reporters
Donald Trump has often boasted, “No one respects women more than me.” Says the convicted sex felon who has been on a tear calling female journalists stupid, ugly, terrible, obnoxious, incompetent, and piggy. There has also been appalling dead silence
The Golden Age of America is Not so Golden For My Golden Years
I am delighted that my piece The Golden Age of America is Not so Golden for My Golden Years, is appearing in The Nation OppArt page today Wanting to make America great again Trump welcomed us to his dawning of
The Golden Age of America is Not so Golden For My Golden Years
I am delighted that my piece The Golden Age of America is Not so Golden for My Golden Years, is appearing in The Nation OppArt page today Wanting to make America great again Trump welcomed us to his dawning of
Nothing Adds Up In Trump’s World
Math has never been my strong suit, but even for my arithmetic-challenged mind, something doesn’t add up here. In the unhinged mind of Donald Trump, he claims every “drug boat” blown up equals 25,000 American lives saved. Juan Orlando Hernández
Nothing Adds Up In Trump’s World
Math has never been my strong suit, but even for my arithmetic-challenged mind, something doesn’t add up here. In the unhinged mind of Donald Trump, he claims every “drug boat” blown up equals 25,000 American lives saved. Juan Orlando Hernández
Donald Trump Our Un Woke President
I have observed my 80-year-old husband nod off on the couch watching TV. I’ve seen his head tucked into his chest, eyes shut, asleep while he is sitting at his computer. When I gently mention this to him, he gets
Donald Trump Our Un Woke President
I have observed my 80-year-old husband nod off on the couch watching TV. I’ve seen his head tucked into his chest, eyes shut, asleep while he is sitting at his computer. When I gently mention this to him, he gets
Envisioning The American Dream 