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Kurt has published 2 major works in the field of American political history: the 2001 best-selling "The Congressional Minyan: The Jews of Capitol Hill," (KTAV) and most recently, "The Jews of Capitol Hill: A Compendium of Jewish Members of Congress" (Scarecrow Press.) This latter work investigates the lives, careers, and accomplishments of the 200 Jewish men and women who have served in Congress throughout American history. Kurt contributed nearly 40 essays to the Encyclopedia of Jewish American Popular Culture (2009, Greenwood Press), and has written extensively for the new Encyclopaedia Judaica.
From the late 1960s to the late 1970s, Kurt served on the staffs of various office holders including Alaska Senator Mike Gravel and California Governor Jerry Brown. In this latter position, working in conjunction with Bill Press, he published "As Their Land Is: A Theology of Ecology."
Stone teaches courses in American Political History, Biography and Cinema at both Florida Atlantic and Florida International University. He received Florida Atlantic University's "Lecturer of Excellence" Award in April 2005.
A widely sought-after lecturer, Stone gives more than 175 lectures a year. Anyone wishing to book Kurt should contact his agent, Art Galietti at One Take Productions, 954-493-7889
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Mt. Rushmore After Dark The other night, the four presidents enshrined on Mt. Rushmore were all suffering from insomnia. Their collective sleeplessness led to a fascinating conversation about the state of American politics. . .
Monday, December 19, 2011Mt. Rushmore After Dark The other night, the four presidents enshrined on Mt. Rushmore were all suffering from insomnia. Their collective sleeplessness led to a fascinating conversation about the state of American politics. . .
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Coupon Clippers of the World Unite! As a society of voyeurs, we are addicted to the so-called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." As citizens, however, we must resist the impulse. Mitt Romney is a great example of why. We need leaders despite how much wealth they have earned -- or not -- can identify with real people, living real lives, facing real challenges. And this is NOT Mitt Romney . . .
Saturday, January 28, 2012Coupon Clippers of the World Unite! As a society of voyeurs, we are addicted to the so-called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." As citizens, however, we must resist the impulse. Mitt Romney is a great example of why. We need leaders despite how much wealth they have earned -- or not -- can identify with real people, living real lives, facing real challenges. And this is NOT Mitt Romney . . .
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
This Week's Guest Columnist: God Much of the media have lambasted Barack Obama for not giving thanks to God in his recent Thanksgiving Day message. Wonder what God would have to say about this . . .
Sunday, November 27, 2011This Week's Guest Columnist: God Much of the media have lambasted Barack Obama for not giving thanks to God in his recent Thanksgiving Day message. Wonder what God would have to say about this . . .
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
An Essay With Something For Everyone to Dislike Consrvatives are morons; liberals are cowards. The former is scientifically verifiable; the latter, anecdotally conjectural.
Sunday, February 12, 2012An Essay With Something For Everyone to Dislike Consrvatives are morons; liberals are cowards. The former is scientifically verifiable; the latter, anecdotally conjectural.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Simply a-PAUL-ing Romney, Ryan and the Republicans are giving a tribute to Ron Paul in Tampa and still claiming that they are better for Israel than Obama. It simply does not pass the smell test.
Monday, August 27, 2012Simply a-PAUL-ing Romney, Ryan and the Republicans are giving a tribute to Ron Paul in Tampa and still claiming that they are better for Israel than Obama. It simply does not pass the smell test.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Facts: A Cure for Foxification? As John Adams noted a long time ago, "Facts are stubborn things . . ." Closer to our time, there was Ronald Reagan's "Facts are stupid things." Sad to report, the way things stand today, Reagan is closer to the truth than Adams. Herein, we present some hard, fast facts on employment and the economy which hopefully can be used to counter the dreck broadcast by FOX . . .
Friday, December 30, 2011Facts: A Cure for Foxification? As John Adams noted a long time ago, "Facts are stubborn things . . ." Closer to our time, there was Ronald Reagan's "Facts are stupid things." Sad to report, the way things stand today, Reagan is closer to the truth than Adams. Herein, we present some hard, fast facts on employment and the economy which hopefully can be used to counter the dreck broadcast by FOX . . .
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Monday, June 3, 2013
They May Not Be London Bridge, But They Sure as Hell Are Falling Down The original London Bridge was in use for nearly 650 years; America's bridges should be so well-built!
Monday, June 3, 2013They May Not Be London Bridge, But They Sure as Hell Are Falling Down The original London Bridge was in use for nearly 650 years; America's bridges should be so well-built!
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Skin in the Game One of the most daunting problems in America is that tens upon tens of millions of people do not see that they have "skin in the game" -- that they have a vested interest in what is being planned, proposed and passed in their name. Historically, self-interest has always been a key ingredient to progress.
Saturday, August 13, 2011Skin in the Game One of the most daunting problems in America is that tens upon tens of millions of people do not see that they have "skin in the game" -- that they have a vested interest in what is being planned, proposed and passed in their name. Historically, self-interest has always been a key ingredient to progress.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Things They Never Taught Us in Grad School It's amazing what passes for "fact" these days . . . so many things they never taught us in Grad School!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011Things They Never Taught Us in Grad School It's amazing what passes for "fact" these days . . . so many things they never taught us in Grad School!
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Monday, April 9, 2012
If a Tree Falls in the Forest . . . According to physicists, even if there is no one to hear it, a tree falling in the forest does make a sound. Question: if the president speaks a great truth which few understand (like characterizing the Ryan budget as "social Darwinism") does it matter? Can anyone hear -- let alone understand -- it?
Monday, April 9, 2012If a Tree Falls in the Forest . . . According to physicists, even if there is no one to hear it, a tree falling in the forest does make a sound. Question: if the president speaks a great truth which few understand (like characterizing the Ryan budget as "social Darwinism") does it matter? Can anyone hear -- let alone understand -- it?
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
An Urgent Message From Mother Nature and Father Time Now that seemingly everyone has weighed in on Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath,isn't it about time we find out what Mother Nature and Father Time think about it?
Sunday, November 4, 2012An Urgent Message From Mother Nature and Father Time Now that seemingly everyone has weighed in on Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath,isn't it about time we find out what Mother Nature and Father Time think about it?
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Buzz Windrip is Alive and Well The various responses to the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision has me thinking about Buzz Windrip, the folksy tyrant from Sinclair Lewis' "It Can't Happen Here." Hmmm . . .
Sunday, July 1, 2012Buzz Windrip is Alive and Well The various responses to the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision has me thinking about Buzz Windrip, the folksy tyrant from Sinclair Lewis' "It Can't Happen Here." Hmmm . . .
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Amendment 8: Beware of Creeps Bearing Gifts Come November, Floridians will be voting on a change in the state constitution. Although it is being pushed as a measure to further religious freedom, it is precisely the opposite -- a Trojan Horse meant to divert taxpayer dollars to religious institutions, especially parochial schools. Beware!
Monday, May 7, 2012Amendment 8: Beware of Creeps Bearing Gifts Come November, Floridians will be voting on a change in the state constitution. Although it is being pushed as a measure to further religious freedom, it is precisely the opposite -- a Trojan Horse meant to divert taxpayer dollars to religious institutions, especially parochial schools. Beware!
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
When is a Terrorist Attack Not a Terrorist Attack? After yesterday's massacre at the Washington Navy Yard, there will no doubt be calls for greater gun controls which in turn, will be blunted by the NRA. At the same time, they support any and all measures to thwart acts of terror. Question is, when is a terrorist attack not a terrorist attack?
Tuesday, September 17, 2013When is a Terrorist Attack Not a Terrorist Attack? After yesterday's massacre at the Washington Navy Yard, there will no doubt be calls for greater gun controls which in turn, will be blunted by the NRA. At the same time, they support any and all measures to thwart acts of terror. Question is, when is a terrorist attack not a terrorist attack?
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Let There Be (Florescent) Light Historically, we are a nation of "kvetchers" -- of groaners and complainers. Whether its complaints over taxes, tea or now light bulbs, we always manage to find something that galls us. The latest flap over florescent-vs-incandescent light bulbs is a prime example. It is such a "serious" issue that it has even led Michelle Bachmann to become "pro-choice!"
Sunday, March 13, 2011Let There Be (Florescent) Light Historically, we are a nation of "kvetchers" -- of groaners and complainers. Whether its complaints over taxes, tea or now light bulbs, we always manage to find something that galls us. The latest flap over florescent-vs-incandescent light bulbs is a prime example. It is such a "serious" issue that it has even led Michelle Bachmann to become "pro-choice!"
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
Fred Phelps Meets His Maker . . . Sort Of The Rev. Fred Phelps passed away on Thursday. I wonder what HIS reception will be like in the world beyond . . .
Sunday, March 23, 2014Fred Phelps Meets His Maker . . . Sort Of The Rev. Fred Phelps passed away on Thursday. I wonder what HIS reception will be like in the world beyond . . .
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Beware of R.A.T.S. There is one area in which presidents can -- and do -- continue exercising tremendous influence long after they leave office -- appointments to the federal bench. Which brings us to R.A.T.S. -- namely, Roberts, Alito, Thomas and Scalia . . .
Saturday, June 2, 2012Beware of R.A.T.S. There is one area in which presidents can -- and do -- continue exercising tremendous influence long after they leave office -- appointments to the federal bench. Which brings us to R.A.T.S. -- namely, Roberts, Alito, Thomas and Scalia . . .
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Mitt Romney's Faustian Bargain In order to secure the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney had to make a pact with the devil -- on a host of issues abortion, healthcare, immigration, and gun control to name but a few. The worst, by far, is global warming . . .
Monday, October 1, 2012Mitt Romney's Faustian Bargain In order to secure the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney had to make a pact with the devil -- on a host of issues abortion, healthcare, immigration, and gun control to name but a few. The worst, by far, is global warming . . .
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Saturday, March 3, 2012
To Believe or Not To Believe Who is more dangerous? The politician or shaper of public opinion who will do or say anthing to get elected or improve their ratings, or the true believer?
Saturday, March 3, 2012To Believe or Not To Believe Who is more dangerous? The politician or shaper of public opinion who will do or say anthing to get elected or improve their ratings, or the true believer?
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
A Banquet of Consequences At no time since America's Gilded Age has this country had such a wide and glaring gap between the hyper-wealthy and the rest of us. The 400 wealthiest families made on average, $345 million apiece in 2009 and had an effective tax rate of just 16.6%. Meanwhile, the Republicans push for even greater tax cuts. As the middle class succumbs, we become nothing more than beggars at the banquest.
Sunday, May 15, 2011A Banquet of Consequences At no time since America's Gilded Age has this country had such a wide and glaring gap between the hyper-wealthy and the rest of us. The 400 wealthiest families made on average, $345 million apiece in 2009 and had an effective tax rate of just 16.6%. Meanwhile, the Republicans push for even greater tax cuts. As the middle class succumbs, we become nothing more than beggars at the banquest.
