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(c) 2014 Daniel Patrick Welch. Reprint permission granted with credit and link to http://danielpwelch.com. Political analyst, writer, linguist and activist Daniel Patrick Welch lives and writes in Salem, Massachusetts, with his wife. Together they run The Greenhouse School (http://www.greenhouseschool.org). Translations of articles are available in up to 30 languages. Links to the website are appreciated at danielpwelch.com.
Welch has also appeared as a guest on several TV and radio channels to speak on topics of foreign affairs and political analysis--around his day job. He can be available for interview requests as time and scheduling permit.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, April 4, 2021 Jesus in Salem? Local Pub Hosts Famous Patron
Salem, Massachusetts, usually known as Halloween Central or the Witch City, was surprised to find a much more angelic presence in its midst.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, March 9, 2017 Amid Immigration Uncertainty, Greenhouse School Reaffirms Internationalist Stance
The Greenhouse School, a small alternative school on Boston's north shore serving families with children from infancy through eighth grade, is closely tied to local immigrant communities. In this disturbing time, the school is taking pains to reassert and highlight its pro-immigrant orientation.
(4 comments) SHARE Saturday, April 9, 2016 Clinton Campaign Continues to Highlight Horrible Hillary
In this interview, Daniel Patrick Welch explains Clinton's latest (predicted) stumblings: "She is just a candidate who could not win an open contest for dogcatcher without the enormous thumb and a fat sack of blood money on the scale to tilt it in her favor. Brand Clinton's absolutely shameful record on race may be coming back to haunt them as more people wise up to their true history.
(7 comments) SHARE Sunday, April 3, 2016 Clinton Crashes and Burns, Sanders Will Win (But hold off on that applause)
Daniel Patrick Welch explains why and how Sanders will win the election. Yes, the fix was in--but things can change, and they have. But don't get your hopes up for the revolution, folks. Berners won't agree with everything here, but a broad approach is needed to expose the establishment machine.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, August 4, 2014 "Hell, No--We won't go! We won't fight for Texaco!!"
Political analyst Daniel Patrick Welch looks at the state of the ill-advised--and it now seems ill-fated--US-backed junta in Ukraine. Washington and Brussels' pet project is off the rails, launching ballistic missiles in a bid to retain power. Russia quietly but firmly issues a shocking game-changer: by shooting down the missiles just as they did in Syria. Putin is playing chess while the west craps all over the board...
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Truth Crushed to Earth: Why Ukraine crisis won't be solved by Kiev's atrocities
Political analyst Daniel Patrick Welch addresses the blackout and whitewash of horrific news from Novorossiya, which is used simultaneously to deny atrocities and to provide false hope for yet an imploding US regime change scam commiting war crimes against its people.
(8 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 4, 2014 The Beacon that is East Ukraine: Are you on the right side of history?
The people of East Ukraine rising up to reject fascism is an inspiring and courageous act for the rest of the world, especially for peoples of the Global South under the boot of empire. Sadly, as has become routine, the US is on the wrong side of history.
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 8, 2014 The Dark Ages Have Descended Anew: No Truth Need Apply
Daniel Patrick Welch calls attention to the dangerous nature of the blackout on truth in western media, and suggests that it is both necessary and appropriate to speak out in whatever forum is available--while we still can.
(11 comments) SHARE Sunday, March 2, 2014 Worst Man for the Job: What the Hell is Obama Thinking?
While rejecting any Great Man theory of history, Daniel Patrick Welch focuses on Obama long enough to consider whether he is a cipher or just plain evil--and concludes the question is moot.
(8 comments) SHARE Thursday, August 8, 2013 A Special School Celebrates Summer
A peek into this very unique year-round school--The Greenhouse School in Salem, Massachusetts--now in its 30th year, and how the kids celebrate Summer and this milestone.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 3, 2012 Greenhouse School Kids help in Sandy Relief Effort
Schoolkids join in Sandy relief efforts.
Kids at The Greenhouse School in Salem are once again digging into their classroom stash to help out those in need
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, April 23, 2011 Hasta la Vista, Baby! Skynet is already here
Washington's now-reflexive use of drones signals an empire gone off the rails, a signal Americans ignore at our own peril.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, August 19, 2010 First Harvest--Food is Life at The Greenhouse School
Urban farming is a powerful way to advance the radical notion that even poor people can resist learned helplessness. Here, a small school built in a refurbished greenhouse on Boston's north shore is helping to teach urban kids about the miracles of growing food. Agriculture is right up there Along with algebra and art, say school officials.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Year Round Greenhouse School Keeps Kids Chugging, Come Hell or High Water
This unique little school on Boston's North Shore stays open all day, all year, no matter what Mother Nature has in store. Built in an old greenhouse, the school serves kids from infancy to eighth grade. Here staff describes a recent overnight at the school, which went ahead despite a flash flood.