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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.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 10, 2012 What Hath Capitalism Wrought?
Capitalism is not only not working now, but it has also been a disaster because it does not meet people's needs. With the present crisis growing worse, we need to think of what a better world would look like. FDR showed us how to begin that process.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, February 22, 2008 Anti-Castro Propaganda Gets Cranked Up
This column counters the characterization of Castro and Cuba set forth by the mainstream media.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 18, 2016 StillGoingStrong/SandersWeeklyUpdate
This week Sanders is looking at the caucuses in Nevada on Saturday and then the South Carolina primary the following Saturday. The question is whether Bernie can appeal to Latinos and African-Americans to such an extent that he can win over Hillary Clinton in these states and go on to do well in the southern SuperTuesday states on March 1st.
SHARE Thursday, August 22, 2013 Is The Way Way Back Really Funny Funny Funny?
Sometimes what is supposed to be humorous for everybody turns out to be funny for only one group of people. Here's my take on this film.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, January 22, 2016 WinningTheDebate/AnotherBernie Update
Bernie Sanders has not only set the issue agenda for this campaign, but, thanks to 2.5-million-dollar contributions from ordinary Americans, he also has the funding to go deep into the campaign season. It is great fun to watch this well-run campaign unfold.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 4, 2016 WasBernieTheWinner/SandersWeeklyUpdate
A review of the week's events in the Sanders campaign for the presidency and a look forward to what is coming up.
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Can 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.
SHARE Friday, September 14, 2012 Searching For A Way Forward
The two candidates offered by the major parties are unacceptable. People of conscience should think about voting for the Green Party. After the election we can work to bring together the Greens, the Labor and Justice Parties to form a viable third.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 17, 2006 The Nazis, Bush and Impeachment
The reason that the Nazis were found guilty forms the foundation for impeaching Bush for starting an illegal war.
SHARE Saturday, January 5, 2008 The 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.