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George H.W. Bush: A Legacy of Honor and Hypocrisy
At 18, he was the youngest enlistee in the United States Navy during World War II. From June 1942 to September 1945, he served bravely (58 missions and 125 carrier landings), rising to the rank of Lieutenant. The rest of his resume has bec…
A Requiem for Donald Trump
FUTURE SHOCKER-I attended Donald Trump’s funeral today in a half-empty Washington Cathedral, curious to learn how the 45th president, who o…
I Will No Longer Be a Millennial Hand Grenade
MILLENNIAL VOICE--The other morning, I woke to a bombardment of millennial tropes. They came from my timelines and news feeds, my inbox and…
Pope Should Ban Priesthood, Not Homosexuals
VIEW FROM HERE--Along with millions across the globe, I have been a great admirer of Pope Francis.
Does Trump Really Face Jail Time?
GELFAND’S WORLD--All of a sudden, we have multiple sources arguing that Trump faces serious jail time.
Blue Wavers: Be Careful What You Wish For
PERSPECTIVE-In the first two years of the Trump Administration, millions of voters have been skillfully led to believe that the Democratic…
It’s Good to Argue About Dead Presidents
OTHER WORDS--Our death rituals for public figures are evolving.
Robert Mueller Is No Match for Fox News
FACT FINDING-Even as the special counsel has amassed more and more evidence about the Trump presidential campaign and Russia, the president…
Employment Without Limits: Tips for Those with Disabilities on Finding a Great Job
DISABILITY PERSPECTIVE-Living with a disability means accepting that some things in your life are going to be harder, but it doesn’t mean a…
Memo to Municipal Officials: The First Amendment Protects Door-to-Door Canvassers
WORDS OF WARNING-In the near future, you may see an increase in people in your towns going door-to-door to strike up conversations with res…
Responding to the Wacko Conservative Attack: “Putting Up With 8 Years of Obama”
MY TURN-Almost like clockwork, the conservative talking heads are expected to spew forth the Fox brainwashed propaganda comment of “We suff…
How to Keep a Democracy and Why it Matters
POLITICAL FOLLIES-Indulge me for a moment. I want to tell you a little story, which might — just might — contain a tiny grain of truth abou…
ICE: Trump's Gestapo
GUEST COMMENTARY--Thanksgiving weekend, but the barbarism of the Trump regime goes on apace.
Trump is Not a Phenomenon
VIEW FROM HERE-There is nothing unique about Donald Trump. Yet both Democrats and Republicans view him that way all the time.
Chief Justice Roberts to Trump … ‘We Don’t Have Obama judges, or Trump Judges or Bush Judges.’
SUPREMES PUSH BACK--Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back against President Donald Trump for his description of a judge who ruled agai…
Can America Reinvent Itself?
POLITICAL FOLLIES-There’s a sense of optimism -- maybe relief is a better word -- breaking through the clouds of American collapse.
Pew Report: Two Thirds of Americans Think Russia Has Influenced Voting
MY TURN-For many of us who were watching the 2016 Presidential election process, it became distinctly apparent something was radically wron…
House Dems Promise to Hold Climate Change Hearings Early Next Year
POLITICS--Democrats in the House of Representatives say they plan to hold a series of hearings about climate change over two days at the be…
It’s a Lie! (Favorite Response from Conservatives)
MY TURN-We all know that having conversations with conservatives is an exercise in futility.
Opinion: Yes, We Can Call These People Morons
MY TURN-Admit it, every time you see a truck with a Confederate flag or a trump bumper sticker, you wonder how these people tie their shoes…
