On the Site of the Siege of the Capitol Rotunda, Excrement Stains Remain.Trump’s Advance Team prepared the way, 4 years ago for his return to power as a Convicted Felon.2d ago2d ago
Zuckwig & His Insecure Inch.Sometimes, there’s a much deeper, hidden explanation for how people behave.4d ago4d ago
Jimmy Carter, Harry Chapin & Working for a More Humane World.On the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, a reminder that humanitarian work, to repair the world, is needed now, more…Jan 8Jan 8
Mary Anne Krupsak, And the Honorable Call to Public Service.The first women elected Lt. Governor of NYS was one of my earliest mentors and inspirations to answer the call to public service. She died…Jan 4Jan 4
The Day Mario Cuomo Died, and Andrew Cuomo Was, Briefly, Reborn…On the 10th Anniversary of Mario Cuomo’s death, thoughts of what might have been.Jan 21Jan 21
“The Corporation Didn’t Intend for This Equipment to Be Used This Way.”More than 30 years ago, my own father was a victim of profit-centered health care, when a doctor told us “the corporation didn’t intend for…Dec 20, 20242Dec 20, 20242
Stevie Van Zandt: “Why Are Drones Legal?”The E Street Band member and Springsteen’s friend, Tony Soprano’s pal Silvio, an activist fighting for the Arts, and the subject of a new…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
The Eyes of Luigi Mangione.There is much more to this story than meets our own eyes. The writer Joyce Maynard has opened mine, inspiring me to write this poem about…Dec 12, 20242Dec 12, 20242
“You are assassinating my legacy, not advancing it — especially with Trump.”Robert F. Kennedy, the father, speaks from the grave to his son RFK, Jr., at a time when everything he gave up his life for — Democracy…Dec 6, 2024Dec 6, 2024
No Thanks.Many of us have much to be thankful for, and we express it to those we love, and to others, every day. Too many of our fellow humans do…Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
