Category Archives: politics
Violence Against Women Is No Laughing Matter
In the hey it’s so funny I forgot to laugh department, this is one ad that a smirking Donald Trump could easily have written the copy for. Whether Trump was joking or not about his not so veiled suggestion that
Violence Against Women Is No Laughing Matter
In the hey it’s so funny I forgot to laugh department, this is one ad that a smirking Donald Trump could easily have written the copy for. Whether Trump was joking or not about his not so veiled suggestion that
Gold Star Families Have Always Deserved Our Respect
Beware of careless talk! During WWII civilians on the home front were constantly warned to beware of unguarded, careless talk. Central to national security was the “loose lips sink ships” campaign which carried with it the potential for the loss
Gold Star Families Have Always Deserved Our Respect
Beware of careless talk! During WWII civilians on the home front were constantly warned to beware of unguarded, careless talk. Central to national security was the “loose lips sink ships” campaign which carried with it the potential for the loss
Changing Communications Changes the Conventions
While I watched history being made in Philadelphia last week as Hillary Clinton triumphantly accepted her party’s nomination as the first female candidate for president, I of course was watching it on TV, while downstairs my 18-year-old niece was watching
Changing Communications Changes the Conventions
While I watched history being made in Philadelphia last week as Hillary Clinton triumphantly accepted her party’s nomination as the first female candidate for president, I of course was watching it on TV, while downstairs my 18-year-old niece was watching
Girls, the Sky’s the Limit
From now on when a little girl thinks of what she can be when she grows up… she doesn’t have to just choose between a ballerina, a nurse, a stewardess, a teacher or a model. The door has swung open,
Girls, the Sky’s the Limit
From now on when a little girl thinks of what she can be when she grows up… she doesn’t have to just choose between a ballerina, a nurse, a stewardess, a teacher or a model. The door has swung open,
Protests at the Democratic Convention
Watching the deeply felt protests of Bernie Sander’s supporters with their visceral frustration with the Democratic party establishment and their disappointment with the party not adopting a more progressive platform, the internal divisiveness is palpable. On Twitter Sanders tweeted “Young
Protests at the Democratic Convention
Watching the deeply felt protests of Bernie Sander’s supporters with their visceral frustration with the Democratic party establishment and their disappointment with the party not adopting a more progressive platform, the internal divisiveness is palpable. On Twitter Sanders tweeted “Young
Democratic Convention 1960 – JFK’s New Frontier
The 1960 Democratic Convention was a high-steppin, wild west of a good time, and my family and myself had front row seats in front of our Philco. It was as rip roarin, rip snortin a time as any western on
Democratic Convention 1960 – JFK’s New Frontier
The 1960 Democratic Convention was a high-steppin, wild west of a good time, and my family and myself had front row seats in front of our Philco. It was as rip roarin, rip snortin a time as any western on
Is Donald Trump Channeling Richard Nixon?
If Dangerous Donald is channeling Tricky Dick, it’s time to change the channel. Promising to restore “Law and Order” Trump sounds a lot like a re-run of Richard Nixon’s campaign. Talk about ripped from the headlines; that is if the
Is Donald Trump Channeling Richard Nixon?
If Dangerous Donald is channeling Tricky Dick, it’s time to change the channel. Promising to restore “Law and Order” Trump sounds a lot like a re-run of Richard Nixon’s campaign. Talk about ripped from the headlines; that is if the
History Lessons: Attention Must be Paid
History has never seemed more relevant. After a week of unspeakable tragedies both here and abroad, the weight of history hangs heavy as the Republicans nominate Donald J Trump as their candidate for president. Historians are speaking out as never
History Lessons: Attention Must be Paid
History has never seemed more relevant. After a week of unspeakable tragedies both here and abroad, the weight of history hangs heavy as the Republicans nominate Donald J Trump as their candidate for president. Historians are speaking out as never
Black Lives Matter and the Facts of Life
At what age does a black boy learn he is perceived as menacing and dangerous? At what age is he told of systemic racism and state sanctioned brutality against someone who looks just like him? At what age does an
Black Lives Matter and the Facts of Life
At what age does a black boy learn he is perceived as menacing and dangerous? At what age is he told of systemic racism and state sanctioned brutality against someone who looks just like him? At what age does an
Envisioning The American Dream 