Category Archives: politics

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,

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 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?

Democracy Dies in Silence

In deep red MAGA country, Suffolk County, New York, over a thousand Americans stood shoulder to shoulder on Saturday afternoon to protest  Donald Trump and reclaim their democracy. It felt good to stand with them. I knew this scene of

Democracy Dies in Silence

In deep red MAGA country, Suffolk County, New York, over a thousand Americans stood shoulder to shoulder on Saturday afternoon to protest  Donald Trump and reclaim their democracy. It felt good to stand with them. I knew this scene of

A Home-Grown Dictator

The over-the-top tackiness of Caesars Palace has come to the Trump White House with the emphasis on Caesar. The gaudy, gold ornaments that embellish walls, ceiling mantles, tables,  coasters, and frankly anything that can be gilded are a garish display

A Home-Grown Dictator

The over-the-top tackiness of Caesars Palace has come to the Trump White House with the emphasis on Caesar. The gaudy, gold ornaments that embellish walls, ceiling mantles, tables,  coasters, and frankly anything that can be gilded are a garish display

Join the March

In 1936 our government encouraged everyone to join the march and sign up for Social Security, this wonderful safety net that FDR and Uncle Sam put into place to protect us. Today we march to protect our right to have

Join the March

In 1936 our government encouraged everyone to join the march and sign up for Social Security, this wonderful safety net that FDR and Uncle Sam put into place to protect us. Today we march to protect our right to have

Turning 70

Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are.  I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly.  Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and

Turning 70

Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are.  I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly.  Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and

Picturing Donald Trump

Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on

Picturing Donald Trump

Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on