Monthly Archives: February 2012

JFK on the Separation of Church and State.

Here’s the speech by President John F. Kennedy that Rick Santorum so rudely claimed watching it made him want to “throw up.” So, Santorum “listened” but did not learn anything. Maybe that’s why he’s stuck on college as a snobbish

JFK on the Separation of Church and State.

Here’s the speech by President John F. Kennedy that Rick Santorum so rudely claimed watching it made him want to “throw up.” So, Santorum “listened” but did not learn anything. Maybe that’s why he’s stuck on college as a snobbish

Mitt Romney as “The Artist” on Chris Matthews show

Sometimes the political arena gets so contentious, we need a little levity to put things in perspective. It doesn’t get any better than this. I love it.

Mitt Romney as “The Artist” on Chris Matthews show

Sometimes the political arena gets so contentious, we need a little levity to put things in perspective. It doesn’t get any better than this. I love it.

Rove’s & Gillespie’s how to lie about Pres. O’s foreign policy success.

Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie clearly are deeply concerned over President Obama’s overall poll numbers rising. Their recent joint post on Foreign Policy is a “how to” guide for republicans to distort the President’s foreign policy success. I can’t think

Rove’s & Gillespie’s how to lie about Pres. O’s foreign policy success.

Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie clearly are deeply concerned over President Obama’s overall poll numbers rising. Their recent joint post on Foreign Policy is a “how to” guide for republicans to distort the President’s foreign policy success. I can’t think

What role should religion play in politics in a multicultural society?

None. My hope is that politicians and elected officials use their personal religious beliefs as a guide to instill a strong sense of humanity, justice and fairness in the way they govern by seeking to create equal value in the

What role should religion play in politics in a multicultural society?

None. My hope is that politicians and elected officials use their personal religious beliefs as a guide to instill a strong sense of humanity, justice and fairness in the way they govern by seeking to create equal value in the

Teaching to test scores will not provide a quality education.

Teacher Rankings Are Slated for Release (WSJ L. Fleisher 2/24/2012): New York City plans to release … internal rankings of … 18,000 public schoolteachers who were measured over three years on their ability to affect student test scores. … Schools

Teaching to test scores will not provide a quality education.

Teacher Rankings Are Slated for Release (WSJ L. Fleisher 2/24/2012): New York City plans to release … internal rankings of … 18,000 public schoolteachers who were measured over three years on their ability to affect student test scores. … Schools

Should Gov. Christie take his own advice and shut up?

Maybe its just me but since Rick Santorum has jumped into the spotlight coupled with much talk about a remote possibility of a brokered convention for Republicans, Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) is on air at every possible moment. Clearly, he’s

Should Gov. Christie take his own advice and shut up?

Maybe its just me but since Rick Santorum has jumped into the spotlight coupled with much talk about a remote possibility of a brokered convention for Republicans, Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) is on air at every possible moment. Clearly, he’s

Sharpton, CBC Revisit Selma March 4

Listening, watching the news, I feel like I’ve been transported back in time to a different and less enlightened America. A time before the Voting Rights Act was passed. A time when “civil rights” was a dream. The new Republican

Sharpton, CBC Revisit Selma March 4

Listening, watching the news, I feel like I’ve been transported back in time to a different and less enlightened America. A time before the Voting Rights Act was passed. A time when “civil rights” was a dream. The new Republican

Our voice still matters.

If you wonder whether your voice matters, or whether you have any power to make change, read the impressive success stories I received from my friends at Change.org. Our voice has and will always matter. The power is still ours.

Our voice still matters.

If you wonder whether your voice matters, or whether you have any power to make change, read the impressive success stories I received from my friends at Change.org. Our voice has and will always matter. The power is still ours.

Whitney Houston: a light, a voice that will shine forever

Your moment in time graced us with a unforgetable, one-of-a-kind voice that has, will and for always lift our hearts, our spirits, and grace our days.

Whitney Houston: a light, a voice that will shine forever

Your moment in time graced us with a unforgetable, one-of-a-kind voice that has, will and for always lift our hearts, our spirits, and grace our days.

PFAW: White Nationalist CPAC Panel: diversity is our greatest threat

This message from my friends at PFAW makes it clear that the issue of race and diversity in our country is something we must address through dialogue. If we ignore this issue as something too difficult to discuss, it will

PFAW: White Nationalist CPAC Panel: diversity is our greatest threat

This message from my friends at PFAW makes it clear that the issue of race and diversity in our country is something we must address through dialogue. If we ignore this issue as something too difficult to discuss, it will

GE Commercial: Building Something Big in Louisville

After all the rather weird reaction by the right over Clint Eastwood’s Superbowl, halftime ad, I happen to notice this ad on television and thought I’d share it. In doing so, I’m not promoting GE per se, I’m promoting the

GE Commercial: Building Something Big in Louisville

After all the rather weird reaction by the right over Clint Eastwood’s Superbowl, halftime ad, I happen to notice this ad on television and thought I’d share it. In doing so, I’m not promoting GE per se, I’m promoting the

MSNBC & FRC’s Tony Perkins: Lean Forward — as far right as you can.

Every morning, my husband and I have the same routine, one of us makes coffee — hopefully him. My trick: snore a little louder to make it seem I’m still asleep. Sometimes, it works. While having our coffee, we often watch

MSNBC & FRC’s Tony Perkins: Lean Forward — as far right as you can.

Every morning, my husband and I have the same routine, one of us makes coffee — hopefully him. My trick: snore a little louder to make it seem I’m still asleep. Sometimes, it works. While having our coffee, we often watch

Pres. Obama on point on new health care regulation.

I disagree strongly with those religious institutions and groups, and especially with Republican Congressional leadership, that the President is overstepping his authority and denying anyone of his or her religious freedom, along with a host of other misrepresentations. Besides, about

Pres. Obama on point on new health care regulation.

I disagree strongly with those religious institutions and groups, and especially with Republican Congressional leadership, that the President is overstepping his authority and denying anyone of his or her religious freedom, along with a host of other misrepresentations. Besides, about

Ellen Degeneris addresses her J C Penny critics

There seems to be a growing culture in this country that is bent on imposing their beliefs on the rest of us in the name of freedom, justice, equality and liberty for all. Hopefully, JC Penny will not be swayed

Ellen Degeneris addresses her J C Penny critics

There seems to be a growing culture in this country that is bent on imposing their beliefs on the rest of us in the name of freedom, justice, equality and liberty for all. Hopefully, JC Penny will not be swayed

Santorum’s trifecta: Conservatives still looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Rick Santorum’s impressive wins in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado last night should send a chill to Mitt Romney. Clearly, conservatives — Republicans and Independents alike — are still looking for someone they can trust. Perhaps that’s because Romney’s consistency of

Santorum’s trifecta: Conservatives still looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Rick Santorum’s impressive wins in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado last night should send a chill to Mitt Romney. Clearly, conservatives — Republicans and Independents alike — are still looking for someone they can trust. Perhaps that’s because Romney’s consistency of