GUEST POST by MICHAEL STEINMAN That you are reading this surely means you don’t need it. But I ask your indulgence. When interacting with children we often try to teach civility, by prompting, “What’s the magic word?” [...]
Pat Taub
This past week America descended further into Fascist Hell, signaling the urgency to take action before protests become illegal aka Texas’ Prairieland Defendants, who received insanely large sentences for peacefully protesting at an ICE concentration camp. These draconian sentences are intended to shut down protests against Trump’s [...]
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2025 was a dark year. Disturbing news became routine: ICE terrifying migrant communities; the gutting of critical federal departments, like Education and the Climate Research Center; mean-spirited cuts to food stamps, heating allowances, and Head Start; rolled back protections for gay, lesbian and trans individuals. Casualties from Israel’s [...]
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This past weekend I saw Raoul Peck’s powerful new documentary, “Orwell: 2+2=5.” It was inspired by George Orwell’s novel, “1984,” depicting a dystopian future where a totalitarian regime called the Party controls every aspect of life. Peck’s film is intended as a wake-up call for America. He draws parallels [...]
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