Poet, Activist, Humanist
Doann Houghton-Alico 
I’m in Lisbon, the capitol of Portugal, where all is calm, except at the Fado clubs and probably a few bars, and it’s 6 hours later than my home state, Colorado, where the polls are still open, and where I voted a couple of weeks ago. A vote like many other early votes that won’t … Read more
How many of you saw/heard President Biden’s October 21st message that he delivered from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, either directly or in reasonable detail on the nightly news? If so, go to the head of the class and collect a “get out of jail” free card. It was a comparison of both … Read more
Yes, I know, there has always been some hypocrisy exhibited by politicians of all parties, but the current times are beyond belief. The Republican party, once known as the GOP, is dead. Republican Liz Cheney announced that when she said, “I think that we have no chance at winning elections if we are in a … Read more
“The only way to save democracy is to vote for Democrats in the fall. And I say that as an ex-Republican turned independent. It doesn’t matter if you disagree with Democrats on some issues. The overriding issue is the preservation of our democracy.” Max Boot, “We’re in Danger of Losing Our Democracy. Most Americans Are … Read more
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” And that’s exactly what duly elected President Biden did. He is telling us that … Read more