Remember a few years ago when Bill O’Reilly got his festive knickers in a twist because our big, bad secular society had waged a war against Christmas? Bill O and the Fox brigade were miffed because many retailers had ditched the “Merry Christmas” salutation in favor of the more inclusive “Happy Holidays.” It seemed to [...]
Season’s Bleedings from Newt Gingrich and the Fright Wing Republicans. I doubt Dr. Seuss could conjure a villain as mean-spirited as Mr. Gingrich. While the Grinch’s heart swells to let in transformative love, the Gingrich’s head swells to accommodate grandiose delusions, historical re-writes and plots to reform America’s impoverished youth. Please follow Amy Beth Arkawy [...]
Matthew Shepard’s earthy journey ended tragically 13 years ago on October 12, 1998. At 21, he was the victim of a famously brutal beating. As Melissa Etheridge so eloquently sings, we may forgive the homophobic hatred and the horrific murder of a beautiful young man, but we can never forget. And in a week dedicated [...]
Charles Chaplin’s Timeless Speech from the Great Dictator. More applicable today than ever.
When the wealth being created by workers is gobbled up by the rich, there is no economic opportunity or social compact. Restoring The American Dream requires giving a bigger piece of the pie to those who make it in the first place.
