“As long as gay people don’t have their rights all across America, there’s no reason for celebration.”
–Marsha P. Johnson, a central figure in the gay liberation movement who was part of the Stonewall uprising Continue reading “Quotes”
Author: Mike Berman
President Trump
On June 11th the NBC/WSJ survey found that 44% approve of the job that Trump is doing as president. 53% disapprove of the job that he is doing. Those approving of the job he is doing include 84% of Republicans, 36% of women, 32% of Latinos, 17% of African Americans but only 11% of Democrats. [NBC/WSJ 6/11/19] Continue reading “President Trump”
2020
The 59th presidential election will take place on November 3, 2020. 493 days from today. Continue reading “2020”
Women Will Get It Done
Women make up only 21% of mayors, 18% of governors, 17% of the members of the U.S. Senate, 17% of the members of the U.S. House and 5% of Fortune 1000 chief executives. [WP and Wikipedia] Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”
Restaurant: Brasserie by niche
Debbie and I were going to be in St. Louis for a family event. We knew from our neighbors, Jamie and Bob, that their son Gerard Ford Craft had opened four acclaimed restaurants in St. Louis and environs, so we asked them for a suggestion.
Based on where we were going to be earlier in the day, they suggested Brasserie by niche and kindly made a reservation for 8:30 p.m. Continue reading “Restaurant: Brasserie by niche”
State of the Nation
*Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.
37% of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction. This includes 39% of men and 29% of women. 56% say it is on the wrong track including 47% of men and 57% of women. [Economist/YouGov 5/14/19]
In March, 31% of us were satisfied with the way things were going in the United States while 67% were dissatisfied. [Gallup 4/9/19]
Continue reading “State of the Nation”
Quotes
“One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.”
–Euripides
“Let me tell you something, being thought of as a beautiful woman has spared me nothing in life. No heartache, no trouble.”
–Halle Berry Continue reading “Quotes”
President Trump
On May 1st the NBC/WSJ survey found that 46% approve of the job that Trump is doing as president. 53% disapprove of the job that he is doing. [NBC/WSJ 5/1/19] Continue reading “President Trump”