Posts Tagged: immigration
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,
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 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
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
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
We Weep With Lady Liberty-Tears For Fears
America weeps with Lady Liberty…as our tears turn to fears. “Give me your tired, your poor…” “…from shithole countries… a massive invasion at our southern border has spread misery, crime, poverty, disease, and destruction to communities all across our land…
We Weep With Lady Liberty-Tears For Fears
America weeps with Lady Liberty…as our tears turn to fears. “Give me your tired, your poor…” “…from shithole countries… a massive invasion at our southern border has spread misery, crime, poverty, disease, and destruction to communities all across our land…
Garbage Can to the World?
Donald Trump says America is “The garbage can to the world!” I say Rubbish! I do not come from trash. My immigrant ancestors were far from debris. My husband’s refugee family were not refuse. Donald, you are the only
Garbage Can to the World?
Donald Trump says America is “The garbage can to the world!” I say Rubbish! I do not come from trash. My immigrant ancestors were far from debris. My husband’s refugee family were not refuse. Donald, you are the only
New Year New Beginings
Wishing all my dear friends and readers a sweet New Year filled with light and enlightenment, open hearts, and new beginnings. L’ Shanah Tovah. This should be the season of open hearts. At some point in time, there is not
New Year New Beginings
Wishing all my dear friends and readers a sweet New Year filled with light and enlightenment, open hearts, and new beginnings. L’ Shanah Tovah. This should be the season of open hearts. At some point in time, there is not
Holy Jesus, Texas Is At It Again
Refugee family of migrants fleeing to a foreign country out of fear of violence seen outside the DC residence of Vice President Kamala Harris amid record-setting cold. In the true spirit of Christmas, Texas Governor Abbott strikes again.
Holy Jesus, Texas Is At It Again
Refugee family of migrants fleeing to a foreign country out of fear of violence seen outside the DC residence of Vice President Kamala Harris amid record-setting cold. In the true spirit of Christmas, Texas Governor Abbott strikes again.
I Am a Jew and I am Proud
I was just called a “kike.” And not just a plain old kike but a “subversive kike.” It sent shivers down my spine. This comment came from a misguided reader of this blog, who had earlier made a snide comment
I Am a Jew and I am Proud
I was just called a “kike.” And not just a plain old kike but a “subversive kike.” It sent shivers down my spine. This comment came from a misguided reader of this blog, who had earlier made a snide comment
A New Decade, Same Xenophobia-1920 Palmer Raids
A century ago a new decade was about to dawn on New Years’ Eve 1920. As tipsy Americans toasted one another with their last legal bottle of Champagne before Prohibition would go into effect at the stroke of midnight, Attorney
A New Decade, Same Xenophobia-1920 Palmer Raids
A century ago a new decade was about to dawn on New Years’ Eve 1920. As tipsy Americans toasted one another with their last legal bottle of Champagne before Prohibition would go into effect at the stroke of midnight, Attorney
Envisioning The American Dream 