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: Think
History, civics, social justice, economics, and philosophy. Comments and an ongoing dialogue with readers are welcome.
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 …
Project 2025 Is Alive and Well (in spite of what you might have heard) (REVISED)
As most of you already know, an examination of Project 2025, developed under the leadership of The Heritage Foundation [See my post Who/What Is The …
Who/What Is The Heritage Foundation?
This far-right conservative think tank is more than the editor-in-chief of “Mandate for Leadership” and sponsor of Project 2025. In their own words, they are …
The Road To Peace: Palestine V. Israel And Vice-Versa
If Palestine were a nation-state with secure defined borders, a reasonable economic and political system that protected the rights of all its citizens, respect from …
U.S. Highest GDP in World
If you look at the polls and some of the off-beat YouTube sites or other “news” sources, you’ll think the U.S. economy must be terrible. …
We The People….Have A Choice (Reposted)
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 …