Published inPolitically SpeakingKrysten Sinema: Is She Just That Stupid, On The Take, Or What?The Arizona Democrat doesn’t appear to be following any rational course typical of smart politiciansJul 30, 20218Jul 30, 20218
Tracking My Newfound Amy Winehouse ObsessionI was, at first, a little reluctant to use the word “obsession,” in the title of this piece.Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
Published inPolitically SpeakingFour Brave Police Officers Just Explained What the 2022 Midterms Must Be AboutThose who would deny or whitewash the events of January 6 must be held to account at the ballot boxJul 28, 20212Jul 28, 20212
Published inPolitically SpeakingIn the Brett Kavanaugh Case There Can Be Only One Satisfactory Solution: Follow Through on the TipsLeads turned over to Trump’s White House should not be simply forgottenJul 25, 20211Jul 25, 20211
The Dilemma of New Music From Amy Winehouse Solved: Make It A Live AlbumThe somber observance this week of the 10th anniversary of the passing of the incomparable Amy Winehouse has reawakened talk — and even…Jul 23, 2021Jul 23, 2021
Buddhism & Amy Winehouse: A Meditation On Life And DeathImagine an old blind turtle who lives in the bottom of the seven oceans and who surfaces once every century for air. Floating randomly…Jul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021
Published inPolitically SpeakingWho’d Have Thunk It? Britney Spears As Our Symbol of National UnityDemocrats, Republicans both rally around “Free Britney”Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
Published inPolitically SpeakingPresident Biden’s Missing A Big Opportunity In CubaHe should take a page from Barack Obama for his first step forward to help the Cuban peopleJul 14, 20211Jul 14, 20211
Published inPolitically SpeakingWhen Artists Can’t Be Separated From Their PoliticsEric Clapton’s racism is a betrayal not only to his fans, but to his old friend, the Black blues legend BB KingJul 8, 202179Jul 8, 202179
Published inPolitically SpeakingDon’t Fire Phylicia Rashad — Educate Her By Having Her Listen to the Stories of Cosby’s AccusersCosby co-star should give as much voice to accusers’ stories as she’s given Cosby himselfJul 6, 20212Jul 6, 20212