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This blog contains my art and writing that addresses important social and political issues. The blog covers hunger, human and civil rights, women's issues, poverty, war, alcoholism, and numerous other issues.
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Where Is America?
Unbelievable that when shown a map with only AMERICA on it, 37% of American’s polled could not find their Country. What can we expect when Fox News wrongly labels Iraq as Egypt on a map? I award you no points. Alright...
The New Old Normal
Today (16 June 2009) Ed Schultz made an appearance on Morning Joe where he was asked his opinions about President Obama’s performance and Dick Cheney (among other things). During his discussion with the group, he said some...
Constitutional Right to Privacy?
Unfortunately some of you self proclaimed constitutional scholars don’t know as much as you think you do. For example, did you know that there is no mention of the privacy rights in the Constitution? HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDAND ORIGIN OF THE RIGHT ...
The Business of Bailouts
I know, you’re thinking “Here we go again.” and you are right. I love different opinions and welcome opposite views because it makes life interesting. Besides, what would we talk about if we all agreed? Howev...
Monsters on Maple Street
Now that the economy is falling to bits, a few good Americans are looking to blame someone, some group, anyone for job losses. Not surprisingly as tensions increase with the increase in jobless rates and layoffs, undocumented workers are being blam...
Act for Peace
We call for it. We pray for it. We demand it. We even fight for it. Peace. What does it mean? How do we achieve it?How do you say PEACE? PASS IT ON...
A Light in the Darkness
UPDATE 24 OCTOBER 2008 Troy was granted a reprieve from execution! Thanks to everyone who spoke up on his behalf!CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS STORYTroy Davis is scheduled to be executed on October 27 at 7pm for the murder of a Police Officer Mark MacP...
What is an Activist?
I've been involved in a discussion about the effectiveness of activists and activist artists until I am exhausted. Members of my activist groups have been called "pigs and thugs." We have been called "vile and hateful." I can endure such insults. Bu...
