“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” So goes the first sentence in “A Tale of Two Cities.” It applies to us now. Except, 2013 was the tale of two old dysfunctional political parties in one city, Washington, D.C. Let’s look at the rest of Charles Dickens’ famous opening. How […]
Read MoreDeal or no deal? Comments Off on Deal or no deal?
So Congress might pass a budget. Or it may not. Deja vu all over again, Chicken Little. The sky is falling — or it may not. Congress did not pass a budget from April 29, 2009, through March 2013. Why? Because Republicans wanted more cuts (“more, more — I’m still not satisfied”) and Democrats wanted […]
Read MoreThe people’s pope Comments Off on The people’s pope
I enjoy good satire, whether from the right or the left. I think honest debate and cogent criticism are the political lifeblood of our country. But I believe, above all else, that we, individually and collectively, have a spiritual mission to heal the sick, provide for the poor, to civilize the world through acts of […]
Read MoreThe life, legacy and lessons of Nelson Mandela Comments Off on The life, legacy and lessons of Nelson Mandela
Today, as we mourn the loss of of one of history’s most transformational leaders, let us also pay tribute to his life and legacy. Let us dedicate ourselves to remembering his lessons and continue his efforts to spread Democracy, freedom and equality across the globe. Nelson Mandela was a civil rights activist, teacher, freedom fighter, […]
Read MoreDonna Brazile Talks Her ‘The Good Wife’ Cameo Comments Off on Donna Brazile Talks Her ‘The Good Wife’ Cameo
By TIERNEY SNEED Donna Brazile has been the go-to strategist for Democratic politicians like Bill Clinton and Al Gore and a favorite pundit for news shows like “The Situation Room” and “American Morning.” She has also become Hollywood’s one-to-tap for political dramas, with cameos on shows like “House of Cards,” “K Street” and “The Good […]
Read MoreGive thanks with acts of kindness Comments Off on Give thanks with acts of kindness
When the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 16,000 earlier this month, headlines throughout the country trumpeted the milestone as a sign of recovery for the economy. Away from Wall Street, among the working poor in America’s suburbs, small towns and larger metropolitan areas, the trumpets of a thriving economy do not sound. What we too […]
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