Art, Poetry & Essays • But not necessarily in that order.
America is at a historic moment. America has a female candidate for president. America is at another historic moment. America has a black candidate. The candidates for the democratic party also offer two different forms of leadership: a fresh inspiring visionary and an experienced policy wonk. I find myself a little surprised when I say […]
Stupid kids. You want that, right? No, I didn’t think so. Or at least uneducated kids. Statistics show that children with little or poor education have a greater likelihood of being impoverished, committing crimes, and failing to participate in society as adults. Having well educated kids makes society safer, stronger, and healthier. Children who are […]
by Joseph Siart A strong message has been brewing up inside me for awhile as I’ve watched world events. I need to share it with those I trust and have felt a great kinship with. I hope you’ll be kind enough to hear me out. I believe only a change in US leadership will improve […]
I feel—as many people all over the world may feel—deeply troubled by the manner in which President Bush has engaged Iraq in conflict. President Bush and his administration have not provided adequate evidence for military engagement with Iraq and they have failed to demonstrate how a military engagement will effectively address terrorist activity directed at […]