Month: March 2012

Let People Know That You are Mad

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, folks. From what I read, the bars around here decided to celebrate it last Saturday, too. A smart move, don’t you think? I have to run some errands this morning and in the early afternoon,...

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My Nephew & My Fears for his Future

My nephew is 13 years old. He is disabled. I was there the day we first found out found how severely disabled he is. This is the story of his life, as I know it. Some of it may be condensed in order to keep this diary from...

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Pennsylvania Enacts Voter Suppression Law

Why are the Republicans the only party that passes laws to suppress voter turnout? As a former ACORN County Coordinator, I can tell you the answer to that question. Black folks and college students, as well as the truly elderly,...

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Why Are We Learning This Now?

I read everything the Intelligence Community, or even the administration, spoon-feeds to David Ignatius with a giant shaker of salt. Ignatius is too credulous and, as a consequence, he serves as little more than a stenographer....

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