Quotes from the Persistent One
It’s a little alarming how much I’ve been hanging out with people lately. People I don’t even know. And I’m learning their names. I think I’ve learned more names over the past few weeks...
Category: Politics
Republican Senators Have To Go
As a result of these confirmation hearings, I have developed a deep loathing for Mitch McConnell and the Republican Senators. Oh, how I would love to “nevertheless” McConnell. The New York Times is maintaining...
She Persisted
She read a letter written by Senator Ted Kennedy. He told her to play nice. She read a letter written by Coretta Scott King. He told her to shut up. She was called for the...
Voice Your Truth
I’d like to start this post with a quote from Harry Belafonte (soon to be 90) as reported in the New York Times today (in an article sent to me by my mother): It’s...
Differences of Opinion on Word Usage
Lately there have been differences of opinion on the use of certain words. In this post, I highlight three. Ban First he called it a ban. Then he said it wasn’t a ban. Now he...
Towards Civic Engagement
Do you know who your members of Congress are? It’s easy to find out. Go to this senate.gov page to find your senators. Go to this house.gov page to find your representative. Once you...