Posts Tagged: history
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 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 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.
Ukraine, Jews, and a Traumatic History
Ukrainian blood runs through me. As does Russian blood. I am a descendent of Eastern European Jews. Centuries of shifting borders and maps redrawn create ambiguity over nationalities. But never over my religion. For hundreds of years, my Jewish ancestors
Ukraine, Jews, and a Traumatic History
Ukrainian blood runs through me. As does Russian blood. I am a descendent of Eastern European Jews. Centuries of shifting borders and maps redrawn create ambiguity over nationalities. But never over my religion. For hundreds of years, my Jewish ancestors
Toxic Trump vs Demure Democrtas
Last night Donald Trump came out locked and loaded with lethal lies. He spewed out his toxic partisan dribble and delusions with the rat-a-tat-tat speed of a Tommy Gun showering his vile words across the halls of Congress. The demure
Toxic Trump vs Demure Democrtas
Last night Donald Trump came out locked and loaded with lethal lies. He spewed out his toxic partisan dribble and delusions with the rat-a-tat-tat speed of a Tommy Gun showering his vile words across the halls of Congress. The demure
Ambassador of Peace No More
For several months, my collage “Ambassador of Peace- We are Friends” hung at the Hecksher Museum of Art. When I went to pick up my piece at the end of the show last week, it was with a very heavy
Ambassador of Peace No More
For several months, my collage “Ambassador of Peace- We are Friends” hung at the Hecksher Museum of Art. When I went to pick up my piece at the end of the show last week, it was with a very heavy
Envisioning The American Dream 