PERSPECTIVE-LWV Defending Democracy
Like my mother had years before, I joined the League of Women Voters for what they stand for and work toward. I first joined in …
Perspective: Think
History, civics, social justice, economics, and philosophy. Comments and an ongoing dialogue with readers are welcome.
PERSPECTIVE – Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King, whom we honor on January 20, 2025, is presumptively the best-known face of the Civil (and Human) Rights Movement. He brought his carefully …
PERSPECTIVE – From Emergency to Comfort & Joy
On December 23, I received an emergency email from the Volunteer & Foster Coordinator at the Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) to their dog fosterers, of …
PERSPECTIVE-A Calm, Accurate Look at President Biden’s Pardon of His Son
Look at the context, and let the bloody media go after more serious issues, like Trump’s proposed appointments, their qualifications, if they exist, and why …
PERSPECTIVE-Why Alexander Was Great
Many will think it’s the territory he conquered and the extent of his empire, which certainly was impressive: from Greece to Egypt to India. His …
PERSPECTIVE – Making History
As a History major, I started out in Ancient Greek and Roman history, but after 2 years switched to American. I was ensconced in that …
PERSPECTIVE – Healing the Wounded
My grandson sent me a text the morning of November 5th: “All my love to you today, Nonna. Take good care of yourself.” That’s what …
Tariffs: How They Work
Many voters state they prefer former president Trump in this election for the economy and immigration, both of which are complicated issues. Here, I am …
Jobs and Clean Energy: The Facts
There’s a lot of political talk about this topic. The MAGA GOPs seem to think clean energy takes away jobs, but the facts don’t support …