Despite Criticism, Mother Teresa Canonized a Saint

September 06, 2016 | No Comments

While Mother Teresa’s clinics received millions of dollars in donations, their conditions drew criticism from people disturbed by a shortage of medical care and nutrition.

Posted in Opinion, Religion

Kudos to Colin Kaepernick

August 29, 2016 | No Comments

Kaepernick explained his action saying he didn’t want to “show pride” in a country that “oppresses black people and people of color,” citing a number of shootings of black people by white police officers.

Posted in Opinion, Sports

A Shot in the Arm or a Kick in the Gut?

August 01, 2016 | 5 Comments

For people on either side of the vaccine debate, you might want to sit yourself down and compose yourself before you read any further. For someone like me who often casts a cynical eye on the devious doings of various organizations, I was not prepared for this one because it involves our children.

Posted in Healthcare, Opinion

Donald Trump, the Muslim Basher

August 01, 2016 | 3 Comments

On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Khizr Khan delivered a passionate appeal for voters to support Hillary Clinton, and accused Donald Trump of sacrificing “nothing.”

Posted in Opinion, Politics, Religion, War

Taking a Leaf from Bernie’s Book: Clinton’s Student Loan Plan

July 23, 2016 | No Comments

The growth in college debt is an issue close to the hearts of millions of voters, but for young Americans who came of age in the midst of the recession, it is a problem of towering proportions. For many of the “Millennial” generation, finding meaningful employment to repay staggering student loan debt, has proved a near impossible challenge

Posted in Education, Opinion, Politics

Edward Snowden’s Story as Re-told on Film

July 12, 2016 | 1 Comment

Although Snowden may have been mentioned in previous works, his story has never been explored in the realm of dramatization. That changes with the release of Oliver Stone’s sure-to-be-controversial film, Snowden.

Black and White Consequences of the Sounds of Silence

July 10, 2016 | No Comments

The thin blue line separating citizens from danger seems to have become a solid wall of refusal to acknowledge the sickening consequences of police officers who either are not being well trained or are not being well screened before donning their blues, badges and guns.

Posted in Crime, Opinion