July 5, 2024
First Amendment–Bill of Rights
At the writing of the Constitution, many of the smaller states were concerned that their interests would not be heard … Read More “First Amendment–Bill of Rights”
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July 3, 2024
Voting in the United States.
The unhindered right to vote in our country is crucial for our or any democracy to survive and flourish, but … Read More “Voting in the United States.”
September 4, 2020
Why Is Election Day Tuesday in November
Why is election day the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November? In the 1800’s most Americans were farmers. … Read More “Why Is Election Day Tuesday in November”
August 27, 2020
“If You Don’t Vote, You Don’t Exist.” Gloria Steinem
The right to vote is essential for the proper functioning of a democracy; yet throughout our nation’s history, many citizens … Read More ““If You Don’t Vote, You Don’t Exist.” Gloria Steinem”
August 22, 2020
Just Some Things to Think About
The First Amendment is crucial to our democratic nation. Freedom of speech allows us to criticize our government and call … Read More “Just Some Things to Think About”
August 15, 2020
Are You a Patriot?
Are you a patriot? A simple question but I wan you to pause and think. Are you doing your part … Read More “Are You a Patriot?”
July 31, 2020
Meat and Chicken Processing and COVID-19
During the mid-1960’s I worked a summer job to earn money for college at a meat processing plant in my … Read More “Meat and Chicken Processing and COVID-19”
July 27, 2020
miscellaneous topics
quotes: ” In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.” Napoleon Bonaparte “We all in the same storm. But we are … Read More “miscellaneous topics”
July 24, 2020
photographing ocean sunsets
Considering the stress of COVID-19, concerns over finances and jobs , and Black Lives Matter demonstrations; I thought we might … Read More “photographing ocean sunsets”
July 16, 2020
Roe Vs Wade and Then Some
In January, 1973, nearly 50 years ago, the US Supreme Court, in Roe vs Wade, ruled that women had the … Read More “Roe Vs Wade and Then Some”