As Donald Trump continues his embarrassing, petulant refusal to concede to President-elect Joe Biden, some things have become painfully apparent, even to the casual political observer. The President, whose craving for attention is well documented, has become virtually invisible. His continued public posture that he won the election (as represented by the clownish defenders who … Continue reading The Invisible President
“They Will”
It is just two simple, one-syllable words and yet they speak volumes about current events in our country. At the close of President-elect Joe Biden’s press conference on Tuesday, a week after he was elected by a margin of more than five million votes, a reporter asked, “How do you expect to work with Republicans … Continue reading “They Will”
The First Step Forward
As of this writing, ballots for the 2020 Presidential election are still being counted. But, whoever wins, one thing is certain: there was no clear mandate for either President Trump or former Vice President Biden. And irrespective of the final tally, the results hold a significant lesson for all Americans: The country is deeply divided. … Continue reading The First Step Forward
Voted
I voted on Saturday. Unwilling to rely on the mail, my wife and I went to our town hall on the first day of in-person voting in New York State. After a 2 ½ hour wait, we cast our ballots. It was certainly worth the wait. While standing on line on that balmy but overcast … Continue reading Voted
545 Children
The story is heart-stopping, seemingly beyond belief. Recent headlines have shifted to other pressing concerns—coronavirus, a staggering economy, racial injustice, election integrity—and away from the plight of children separated from their parents at our southern border. But like a low-grade fever that threatens long-term health, this continuing crisis festers, defying any sense of justice in … Continue reading 545 Children