Category Archives: politics

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Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!

Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump

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Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!

Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump

Finding Light Amidst Division: An Independence Day Reflection

Even as the sun seems to be setting on American democracy, there are moments of pure light that connect us. Today, when life in these United States feels fraught with fear, divisiveness, and anxiety, a small exchange I had this past

Finding Light Amidst Division: An Independence Day Reflection

Even as the sun seems to be setting on American democracy, there are moments of pure light that connect us. Today, when life in these United States feels fraught with fear, divisiveness, and anxiety, a small exchange I had this past

July 4th- It’s Mourning in America

There is little to celebrate this July 4th. This July 4th its mourning in America. I cry for our country. I cry for the millions who will lose the safety nets so primal to being an American. I cry that

July 4th- It’s Mourning in America

There is little to celebrate this July 4th. This July 4th its mourning in America. I cry for our country. I cry for the millions who will lose the safety nets so primal to being an American. I cry that

Make America America Again

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” — FDR, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1937. These core

Make America America Again

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” — FDR, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1937. These core

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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,

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.