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Now retired and a writer, I am a feminist and political activist, a radical Democrat (have come to dislike the term "progressive"), and a blogger. Have done political tours of Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, West and East (way back when)Germany, China, etc. Learned a lot about the US through other people's eyes. Wrote about my life in "Discovering America: A Political Journey." And was one of six winners of an international essay contest sponsored by Cuban ministeries.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009WHO'S THE BOSS? A Postscript on Crowley vs. Gates By reviewing Cambridge police documents, this article shows the violations of the law by the police that paved the way for Professor Gates being falsely arrested.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009Honduras: The Ham in the Sandwich In the 1980s, the United States made Honduras into a military outpost. This is an account of what a group of American citizens found on a trip there in 1983. Today we can see that the attempt to oust President Zelaya from Honduras follows a pattern. One asks if through this move the US is attempting to re-establish its dominance in Latin America.
Sunday, June 28, 2009DO YOU DRINK BOTTLED WATER? The struggle against corporate control of water supplies is worldwide. The fight against the highly profitable, but environmentally-disatrous, bottled water industry is one aspect of the larger picture
Thursday, June 4, 2009WHY "PRO-LIFERS" GET IT WRONG (a few words in honor of Dr. George Tiller) An explanation that is rarely made regarding the real agenda of the anti-abortion/pro-life movement in regard to women.
Thursday, May 21, 2009"We Can't Find Mary Jo" - Kennedy at Chappaquiddick The drowning of a young woman in Senator Ted Kennedy's car in 1969 still haunts the national psyche. This article gives an account of what really happened.
Friday, February 22, 2008Anti-Castro Propaganda Gets Cranked Up This column counters the characterization of Castro and Cuba set forth by the mainstream media.
Saturday, January 5, 2008The US in Pakistan: Relying on a Familiar Playbook Bush is employing tactics used in the past by other adminstrations to retain control over a country that is experiencing turmoil. The Philippines provides a good example.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007Can the Media Stop Edwards? An assessment of the strategy that the corporate-owned media has used to limit Edwards in his campaign for the presidency.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006LOSING THE FIGHT TO CONTROL THE AGENDA FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY This op-ed suggests how grassroots Democrats have lost the power to assert an action agenda.
Thursday, June 29, 2006Lt. Watada Points The Way for the Anti-War Movement (Sadly) This article points up the weaknesses in the US anti-war movement.
Friday, June 23, 2006Women vs. Men, Male Culture, and Patriarchy Male cultures throughout the world are dominated by patriarchal values. How does this affect women?
Wednesday, May 17, 2006The Nazis, Bush and Impeachment The reason that the Nazis were found guilty forms the foundation for impeaching Bush for starting an illegal war.
