Category Archives: politics
Our Tortured Past
The torture was brutal- beatings, water boarding, deprivation and death. When the truth was revealed we were shocked. During WWII the Japanese treatment of POW was barbaric. When the truth was revealed, a rightly so public was outraged at the
Our Tortured Past
The torture was brutal- beatings, water boarding, deprivation and death. When the truth was revealed we were shocked. During WWII the Japanese treatment of POW was barbaric. When the truth was revealed, a rightly so public was outraged at the
A Primer on Police and White Privilege
White children learn early on the policeman is your friend. He keeps us safe. It is their truth. But the truth is often skewed, as simplistic as these vintage school book illustrations. The truth is as simple as black and
A Primer on Police and White Privilege
White children learn early on the policeman is your friend. He keeps us safe. It is their truth. But the truth is often skewed, as simplistic as these vintage school book illustrations. The truth is as simple as black and
Big Win For The Republicans- Winners Take All
Hoist a Baccarat cut crystal tumbler of 24-year-old BenRiach scotch whiskey ( distilled during the Reagan years) and toast the return of Republican power. Corporate powers and wealthy elite are already licking their lips in anticipation of
Big Win For The Republicans- Winners Take All
Hoist a Baccarat cut crystal tumbler of 24-year-old BenRiach scotch whiskey ( distilled during the Reagan years) and toast the return of Republican power. Corporate powers and wealthy elite are already licking their lips in anticipation of
The Unequal State of America
When you walk into the voting booth today, vote with income inequality in mind. Cast your vote for candidates who support a strong minimum wage increase and help the hard-working citizens who deserve their fair share. You Might Also
The Unequal State of America
When you walk into the voting booth today, vote with income inequality in mind. Cast your vote for candidates who support a strong minimum wage increase and help the hard-working citizens who deserve their fair share. You Might Also
Voting For a Personality
Personality or Platform ? Your Choice Candidate’s personalities play a big part in voters choices. Americans are extremely focused on personality as a deciding factor in their vote. The media’s reportage often concentrates on the personality of the candidate over
Voting For a Personality
Personality or Platform ? Your Choice Candidate’s personalities play a big part in voters choices. Americans are extremely focused on personality as a deciding factor in their vote. The media’s reportage often concentrates on the personality of the candidate over
Teddy Roosevelt Empire Builder
America has a long history of flexing our formidable global muscles, confident that our take charge performance, and American ways would be gladly received wherever we went. If the American Century began in earnest in post war America it had
Teddy Roosevelt Empire Builder
America has a long history of flexing our formidable global muscles, confident that our take charge performance, and American ways would be gladly received wherever we went. If the American Century began in earnest in post war America it had
Urban Outfitters Makes a Bloody Mistake
File this under bad taste. If one is to believe Urban Outfitters, famous for their controversial items, nothing says vintage-fun like a blood spattered Kent State sweatshirt; a nostalgic reminder of those crazy collegiate antics of the 1970s. The hip
Urban Outfitters Makes a Bloody Mistake
File this under bad taste. If one is to believe Urban Outfitters, famous for their controversial items, nothing says vintage-fun like a blood spattered Kent State sweatshirt; a nostalgic reminder of those crazy collegiate antics of the 1970s. The hip
Remembering The World Trade Center
News of the 9/11 tragedy found its way to me through the antiquated airwaves of a vintage Bakelite radio. Only days before, I had moved from the New York I loved to one of its leafy suburbs. Without cable or
Remembering The World Trade Center
News of the 9/11 tragedy found its way to me through the antiquated airwaves of a vintage Bakelite radio. Only days before, I had moved from the New York I loved to one of its leafy suburbs. Without cable or
Our Friend The Policeman
How is our friend the policeman helping to keep the streets safe?
Locked in The American Dream Closet
In the 1930’s. my bachelor Uncle Harry was a social realist painter who learned the bitter social realities that surrounded a gay man in early 20th century America. Trained under artist John Sloan, the well known Social Realist at N.Y.C’s
Locked in The American Dream Closet
In the 1930’s. my bachelor Uncle Harry was a social realist painter who learned the bitter social realities that surrounded a gay man in early 20th century America. Trained under artist John Sloan, the well known Social Realist at N.Y.C’s
Envisioning The American Dream 