(Courtesy of Simma Leibman; other sources as noted)
“He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary.” – William Faulkner about Ernest Hemingway Continue reading “Quotes”
Author: Mike Berman
President Trump
On November 5, 2017, Gallup found that 37% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance and 57% disapprove. Continue reading “President Trump”
About President Trump
It has become increasingly clear that the top of President Trump’s agenda is to repeal or otherwise undercut in any way possible anything that is seen as action taken by President Obama. Continue reading “About President Trump”
Disassembling
The Trump administration has taken a series of steps to cut funding for abortion providers and promote conservative reproductive policies, moving forward what supporters and opponents say could be the most antiabortion presidential agenda in recent memory. Continue reading “Disassembling”
2020
The following is a list of people who have been mentioned as potential candidates in 2020. Folks are on the list whether or not they have claimed or disclaimed any interest in running. Continue reading “2020”
Congress
The Congress as a whole remains in a state of substantial disapproval by the folks who elected them and there seems little prospect for that changing any time soon. Going back at least ten years it is not possible to find a time when approval of Congress exceeded disapproval. Continue reading “Congress”
Women Will Get It Done: Harassment
48% of currently employed women in the United States say they have personally experienced an “unwelcome sexual advance or verbal or physical harassment” at work. Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done: Harassment”
Restaurant: Ghibellina
Linda, Tevy, Paula, Corey, Debbie and I went to Ghibellina on a week night. Linda was the fifth grade teacher of the owner of the restaurant who was not there this particular evening. Continue reading “Restaurant: Ghibellina”