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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,

Murder in the Name of Palestine

There was a time, and not so long ago, I would walk into my synagogue for  Shabbat services, and be greeted at the entrance by other well-dressed members of the congregation who would smile and greet me with the words

Murder in the Name of Palestine

There was a time, and not so long ago, I would walk into my synagogue for  Shabbat services, and be greeted at the entrance by other well-dressed members of the congregation who would smile and greet me with the words

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

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Shopping at the Doll-ar Store

Trolling Donnie 2 Dolls and his dumb doll decree! In his usual tone  deaf manner, our billionaire president says he’s not concerned about our trade war with China and the impending tariffs. “Well maybe the children will have two dolls

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Shopping at the Doll-ar Store

Trolling Donnie 2 Dolls and his dumb doll decree! In his usual tone  deaf manner, our billionaire president says he’s not concerned about our trade war with China and the impending tariffs. “Well maybe the children will have two dolls

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

Mourning Pope Francis

Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in

Mourning Pope Francis

Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in

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

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