Posts Tagged: Trump

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

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.

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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

The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History

Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?

The Passover Plot Against Josh Shapiro Is as Old As Jewish History

Can we go back to the fact that someone tried to kill Governor Josh Shapiro on Passover? Where is the outrage? Where is the activism? Does anyone really believe the Trump administration cares about anti-Semitism when they go after universities?

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

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

Turning 70

Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are.  I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly.  Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and

Turning 70

Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are.  I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly.  Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and

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

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Social Insecurity

I am now breaking into old childhood piggy banks in search of vintage coins that might be worth money. This is how terrified I am of losing social security. Not to mention the crashing stock market. Some of my old

social security card

Social Insecurity

I am now breaking into old childhood piggy banks in search of vintage coins that might be worth money. This is how terrified I am of losing social security. Not to mention the crashing stock market. Some of my old