With each passing day, it seems, President Trump finds himself in the grip of yet another vise—each emerging from a distinct social sector. Many of these pincers, of course, are of the President’s own making. It becomes harder and harder to extricate himself (and, frankly, the rest of us), leaving one to wonder how this … Continue reading Quadruple Vise
Sweetwater and New York
Each week, I must decide on the subject of my next post. The pace of news has been so hectic that most often there are a wide range of topics to choose from. The downside of this reality is that it leaves little time to probe the depths of ongoing stories that lie just beyond … Continue reading Sweetwater and New York
Juneteenth in 2020
June 19, affectionately known in the African American community as Juneteenth, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas where, on that date in 1865, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. It was a signature moment in the history of freedom—it … Continue reading Juneteenth in 2020
So Much History
In so little time. Who knew when 2020 dawned that the inexorable tug of history would become a series of wrenching yanks that would unsettle the whole world? Think back. The year began with an impeachment trial for only the third time in US history. Then, there was the startling political drama, soon to be … Continue reading So Much History
Ho Hum Racism
What is there left to say about the events of this week? The vicious death of George Floyd; the ensuing surge of protests across the country in denunciation of his death at the hands of Minneapolis police; the President’s reaction, unleashing the US military and calling on authorities to ‘dominate the streets,’ capped off by … Continue reading Ho Hum Racism