The Art of the Deal – by Kim Jung Un
June 16, 2018 | No Comments
Speaking impulsively without consulting South Korea or the U.S. military, Trump handed a gift to Kim on that proverbial silver platter – an unprecedented give-away with his unilaterally deciding to end joint military exercises with South Korea.
Paul Ryan – The Statesman He Could Have Been
April 13, 2018 | No Comments
Yet after the Orlando massacre, Ryan barely addressed the attack on the LGBTQ community by a Muslim, who pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Giving Priority to Homeless with Mental and Health Conditions
March 29, 2018 | No Comments
The mentally ill and those with physical conditions should be a priority in any plan to homelessness in San Francisco.
Modest Proposals to Address Gun Violence
March 01, 2018 | No Comments
The state of our gun laws is not because of the Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller that established the “right of an individual to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, but rather the power of the NRA on its members, Congress, and many politicians across the country.
An Open Letter to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students
February 28, 2018 | 1 Comment
Because of you, companies are already scrambling to disassociate themselves from the NRA. Best of all, it is becoming deliciously obvious with each passing day that politicians have finally – finally – met their match.
Kedi and Get Out, film reviews
March 06, 2017 | No Comments
Kedi is a Turkish documentary (kedi is Turkish for cats) about the stray cats of Istanbul, and a love letter to that exotic city.
Posted in Arts/Entertainment
Scientology, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, a film review
March 01, 2017 | 2 Comments
Gibney interviews eight former Scientologists, including Paul Haggis (director of Crash), about their involvement, growing disenchantment, and finally, separation. Three of those interviewed held senior leadership positions.
Posted in Arts/Entertainment
Democrats Maintain Status Quo with Election of Perez to DNC Chair
February 26, 2017 | No Comments
Democrats yesterday maintained the status quo with the election of former Labor Secretary Tom Perez over Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn) for the Democratic National Committee Chairmanship.
A Review of 2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films
February 21, 2017 | No Comments
Even dedicated film fans are often stumped at the Academy Awards when it comes to the ‘short films’ categories. When and where are they ever shown, and who has the chance to see them?
Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Opinion
In Support of Planned Parethood
February 16, 2017 | No Comments
Demonstrations were held at least 225 Planned Parenthood clinics across the country on Saturday in support of, and against, the organization.
Posted in Healthcare, Opinion, Politics
Senate Should Confirm Gorsuch to Supreme Court
February 01, 2017 | No Comments
The Senate should confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court if he is found to be qualified.
Syrian Refugees Are Like Tornado Survivors
February 01, 2017 | No Comments
A friend, with whom I frequently disagree politically but who has a big heart, shared a saying on Facebook that reads, “Not takin’ Syrian refugees and closin’ our borders isn’t ‘mean’ or ‘heartless.”
Posted in Immigration, Opinion, Politics
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