Posts Tagged: history

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,

The Boy Mayor of New York

As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z

The Boy Mayor of New York

As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z

The Kings Wrecking Ball Takes Aim at the White House

First he came for Democracy.  Now the King’s Wrecking Ball is aiming for the White House. The Trump administration has begun demolishing portions of the East Wing of the White House to build Trump’s $250 million ballroom despite his promises

The Kings Wrecking Ball Takes Aim at the White House

First he came for Democracy.  Now the King’s Wrecking Ball is aiming for the White House. The Trump administration has begun demolishing portions of the East Wing of the White House to build Trump’s $250 million ballroom despite his promises

The Story of Columbus Day We Never Learned

The story of Columbus Day was written with the blood of  Italian immigrants who were savagely lynched in 1891. It was a story we never learned in our history books, but it is a very American one. The history of

The Story of Columbus Day We Never Learned

The story of Columbus Day was written with the blood of  Italian immigrants who were savagely lynched in 1891. It was a story we never learned in our history books, but it is a very American one. The history of

Trump’s Coin: A Twist in U.S. Currency History

Putting Donald Trump on a U.S. commemorative coin feels as phony as a two-dollar bill. Though it seems sketchy, this is no Temu tchochke. The Treasury Department announced it is developing a one-dollar commemorative coin in celebration of the nation’s

Trump’s Coin: A Twist in U.S. Currency History

Putting Donald Trump on a U.S. commemorative coin feels as phony as a two-dollar bill. Though it seems sketchy, this is no Temu tchochke. The Treasury Department announced it is developing a one-dollar commemorative coin in celebration of the nation’s

Trump’s UN Speech: A Dismantling of American Leadership

I am mortified. What we witnessed at the UN on Tuesday was the abdication of an American President as Leader of the Free World. Trump’s unhinged, incoherent lunacy was on full display for all the horrified world to see. On

Trump’s UN Speech: A Dismantling of American Leadership

I am mortified. What we witnessed at the UN on Tuesday was the abdication of an American President as Leader of the Free World. Trump’s unhinged, incoherent lunacy was on full display for all the horrified world to see. On

world trade center

World Trade Center Remembered

From The Vault: I watched the World Trade Center going up and I would eventually watch those majestic towers fall. Only days before September 11, I had moved from the New York City I loved to one of its  leafy

world trade center

World Trade Center Remembered

From The Vault: I watched the World Trade Center going up and I would eventually watch those majestic towers fall. Only days before September 11, I had moved from the New York City I loved to one of its  leafy

The Unthinkable 100 Days of Trump

Within the past 100 days, the word unthinkable has been uttered every day. The America  I once knew is being destroyed by an authoritarian whose total disregard for the Constitution is a blitzkrieg on the law. That was once unthinkable.

The Unthinkable 100 Days of Trump

Within the past 100 days, the word unthinkable has been uttered every day. The America  I once knew is being destroyed by an authoritarian whose total disregard for the Constitution is a blitzkrieg on the law. That was once unthinkable.