So many media outlets keep asking us: what’s become of the American dream? They profile middle-Americans who have lost jobs or can’t get
home ownership as examples of the disappearance of the “the American dream.” But is this true? Has the American dream disappeared from our national resources? I’ve been reading a lot about this idea and want …
All the words, tweets, and bragging coming out of the White House about how tough the new administration will be on crime and criminals, have 
forgotten a simple but critical idea—where is justice in all these efforts? There’s still hope for justice in America. Recently, the New York Times writer, James Forman, Jr. wrote a great essay about …
Recently, the federal courts have slapped-down President Trump’s immigration plans. He has made it known what he thinks of the federal courts and the judges—the “so-called judges,” as he put it. I anticipate more cases to be filed against his executive orders or other things he tries to do. Can President Trump ignore the Supreme Court?
The answer, …
Are you feeling anxious these days? Upset? Discouraged? If so, you should see the film “Hidden Figures.” Here are three good reasons to go–
I’m sure you’ve heard the talk out of Washington about Mexico—Build a wall! Return all illegal immigrants (even non-Mexicans) south of the border! Tax all imports coming from Mexico! After I visited Mexico, if any of theses boasts come true, it’s obvious they will devastate Mexico’s economy. Can Mexico compete in that environment? What will they do?
My …
Sorry I haven’t posted for a few weeks—I’ve been gone for a while. My wife and I were in the country of Panama in January. When we returned, I had to work on re-writing one of my earlier novels since receiving back from my original publisher my “publishing rights” It’s been a busy, busy time. but now, I’ve …
Here’s a radical idea that challenges the message the media presents about cops killing people of color. An editorial in the StartTribune carried it, suggesting that maybe the killing of black men by police officers is not all attributable to racism. Because, maybe, cops aren’t all racist. Of course, not all cops are racist, but with each tragic …
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