Posts Tagged: history

All Hail Trump’s Gold Coin

All Hail Trump’s Gold Coin Great Caesar’s Ghost, Donald  Trump is really getting his mug on a money. Not just any coin, but a 24-carat commemorative coin in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. The image of our dear leader features

All Hail Trump’s Gold Coin

All Hail Trump’s Gold Coin Great Caesar’s Ghost, Donald  Trump is really getting his mug on a money. Not just any coin, but a 24-carat commemorative coin in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. The image of our dear leader features

History on Display-The Politics Behind the Department of Education Banners

With each new banner unfurling on buildings in Washington D.C. there are lessons to be learned. The latest display at the Department of Education makes clear the Trump curriculum. A few weeks ago, a large blue banner featuring a photo

History on Display-The Politics Behind the Department of Education Banners

With each new banner unfurling on buildings in Washington D.C. there are lessons to be learned. The latest display at the Department of Education makes clear the Trump curriculum. A few weeks ago, a large blue banner featuring a photo

Puerto Rico All Dolled Up

  If only all of Puerto Rico were as “white” and generic-looking as this vintage souvenir doll purports its citizens to be, maybe Trump and his MAGA maggots wouldn’t have gotten so worked up over Bad Bunny performing at the

Puerto Rico All Dolled Up

  If only all of Puerto Rico were as “white” and generic-looking as this vintage souvenir doll purports its citizens to be, maybe Trump and his MAGA maggots wouldn’t have gotten so worked up over Bad Bunny performing at the

Our United States of Terror

State-sanctioned terror by armed thugs has kept me in a constant state of terror. As a Jew, reminders of Hitler’s Germany are triggered and like toxic waste that never degrades, old fears bubble up to the surface. Despite having been

Our United States of Terror

State-sanctioned terror by armed thugs has kept me in a constant state of terror. As a Jew, reminders of Hitler’s Germany are triggered and like toxic waste that never degrades, old fears bubble up to the surface. Despite having been

Why NATO Was Needed

77 years ago, NATO was born in the aftermath of WWII out of a desire to prevent WWIII. Conceived out of necessity, this enduring alliance was initially forged to prevent Soviet expansionism. The shared democratic values of its members formed

Why NATO Was Needed

77 years ago, NATO was born in the aftermath of WWII out of a desire to prevent WWIII. Conceived out of necessity, this enduring alliance was initially forged to prevent Soviet expansionism. The shared democratic values of its members formed

Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35- Crushing Sorrow For Caroline Kennedy

In a year of tremendous losses, the devastating news of the death of Tatiana Schlossberg daughter of Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, feels almost unbearable as we close out the year. This “annus horribilis” can’t end soon enough. The brilliant environmental journalist

Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35- Crushing Sorrow For Caroline Kennedy

In a year of tremendous losses, the devastating news of the death of Tatiana Schlossberg daughter of Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, feels almost unbearable as we close out the year. This “annus horribilis” can’t end soon enough. The brilliant environmental journalist

Same Year or New Year

To me, Trump is the Grinch who stole the New Year. In fact, he committed grand larceny –hijacking the entire year of 2025, looting democracy, demolishing decency, stealing food out of starving children’s mouths, while robbing us of any semblance

Same Year or New Year

To me, Trump is the Grinch who stole the New Year. In fact, he committed grand larceny –hijacking the entire year of 2025, looting democracy, demolishing decency, stealing food out of starving children’s mouths, while robbing us of any semblance

Trumps Sick War Against Women Reporters

Donald Trump has often boasted, “No one respects women more than me.” Says the convicted sex felon who has been on a tear calling female journalists stupid, ugly, terrible, obnoxious, incompetent, and piggy. There has also been appalling dead silence

Trumps Sick War Against Women Reporters

Donald Trump has often boasted, “No one respects women more than me.” Says the convicted sex felon who has been on a tear calling female journalists stupid, ugly, terrible, obnoxious, incompetent, and piggy. There has also been appalling dead silence

photo of a young Hillary Rodham Clinton

Can A Woman a Woman Ever Be President?  

Michelle Obama said out loud what we all now know in our hearts to be true: America is not ready for a woman president. “As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m

photo of a young Hillary Rodham Clinton

Can A Woman a Woman Ever Be President?  

Michelle Obama said out loud what we all now know in our hearts to be true: America is not ready for a woman president. “As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m

WWII soldiers

Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served

As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,

WWII soldiers

Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served

As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,