Trump's Campaign Continues To Crumble As Pence Goes Rogue
It is already a foregone conclusion that the Trump campaign is like none other in modern American History. I don't believe there has ever been a presidential campaign structure with the title CEO...
View ArticleTrump Island---Sick And Delusional
When we were kids we all found ourselves in situations that required the we be on our best behavior. When you're young and have little patience for sitting still and only responding to comments or...
View ArticleOur Beacon Has Dimmed And The First Shot Has Been Fired
For centuries we have shone our beacon of democracy out into the world as a model of what is possible for all nations. Even during the darkest days, when evil seemed to be the dominant force in the...
View ArticleThe Inherent Dangers Of Trump's Desperation
As Donald stood on the pitcher's mound he could feel his dreams crumbling around him. He was always a champion, always a winner, but not this time. His team was about to lose the state championship...
View ArticleThe Days And Weeks After
It seems that everyone I speak with is anxious for election Day to come and go. They fatigued, overloaded and anxiety ridden. It seems to all of us that this presidential election cycle has been going...
View ArticleOur Primary Responsibility Is To Be The Guardians Of Our Democracy
If ever there was a time to stay informed of and engaged in the political process it is now. This is not the time to allow the emotional and intellectual fatigue created by the long and arduous...
View ArticleDon't Grow Weary, The Fight Has Just Begun
Our world changed massively on November 8th. The election of Donald Trump to the presidency, the continued control of the House and the Senate by the Republican Party as well as the imminent control...
View ArticleWe Must Challenge Every Attempt To Make Trump's Behavior Acceptable
Thanksgiving is almost here and that signals the official start of the Holiday Season. It's traditionally a time of family, friends and fun. It's a time of giving, being thankful and feeling joyful....
View ArticleTrump: What You See Is What We Got
We are still waiting. We have been waiting for over a year to see the real Donald Trump. The one who will become more controlled, more disciplined, more willing to listen and learn, less bombastic,...
View ArticleTrump Places Us In Limbo Between Anxiety And Anticipation
It is now four weeks since the election and while it is certainly a bitter pill to swallow, short of a miracle, Trump will be sworn in on January 20th. Usually there is a pause between the election...
View ArticleTrump Is Playing A Game Of Chicken With Us...And He's Winning
So many questions about Trump's ability and readiness to assume the responsibilities of the presidency have been raised from the very beginning. Ever since the primary contests questions have been...
View ArticleWe Must Be Prepared To Speak Truth To Power
What kind of world would it be if truth were a sometime thing? If truth between husband and wife, between parent and child, between employer and employee, between teacher and student, between seller...
View ArticleWhen Blistering Bluster Must Turn To Awesome Accountability
Accountability It's almost time to come in from the playground. Recess is coming to a close. The playground is so much fun because we can do what we want and say what we want. As long as we have...
View ArticleIt Is Up To The People And The Press To Challenge Trump
Our world seems to have turned into a house of mirrors. It is hard to tell what is real and what is distorted. It seems almost impossible to grasp onto truth and be certain that it is what we have in...
View ArticleThe Inauguration Is Not A Time For Acceptance, It Is A Time For Vigilance
The time between Election Day and Inauguration Day has traditionally been a time of hope, healing and anticipation. By the time the new president is sworn in, despite some initial disappointment and...
View ArticleWe Must Be The Protectors Of The Truth
Over 3 million Americans took to the streets last Saturday to affirm their opposition to Donald Trump. That doesn't include the thousands who joined by demonstrating on every continent around the...
View Article13 Days Of Chaos, Confrontation And Alternative Facts
It has only been 12 days and Donald Trump has already exceeded our exceptions. We knew we wouldn't like much of what he did or said. We knew we didn't like most of his Cabinet nominees. We knew we...
View ArticleAre We Drifting Towards Authoritarianism?
There are millions of people the world over who are living in dread of what they perceive to be the direction of America's drift. For centuries America has been the beacon of freedom and hope for the...
View ArticleWe Must Create Our Own "New Normal"
Time is a funny thing. We can't seem to make it do what we want. When we are doing something special with our very favorite people and we want to relish every second and want it to last forever, time...
View ArticleWhen Moral Authority Is Bestowed Upon An Amoral Leader
While many of us remember our childhood as a carefree time of fun, friends and family the real objective of childhood is preparing us for a productive life conforming to the mores, morals and...
View ArticleAn Open Letter From An American Jew To The President
Dear Mr. President,Since your election there has been a significant increase in the incidence of hate crimes and hate speech throughout our country. While I abhor all forms of bigotry, and condemn any...
View ArticleTrump's Truth: Can Our Democracy Survive It?
Two of the essential building blocks of a democracy are truth and trust. They are interdependent and necessary in the relationship between the government and the governed. It is a fundamental...
View ArticleHis Words Are Appalling, His Actions More So
We have been told to not take Trump so literally. It has been necessary for his tweeted and spoken words to be repeatedly interpreted and parsed by his spokespeople . Is it that he doesn't understand...
View ArticleNo More Handwringing, It's Time For Action
It's been over two months since Inauguration Day. Nothing has changed and let's face it, nothing will change. In fact it might get worse, much worse. We shouldn't be completely surprised. Trump has...
View ArticleToo Many Shiny Objects Cause Loss Of Focus
When I was a kid I remember watching the sky during the 4th Of July fireworks displays. Just as one bright light rocketed into the sky another fought for my attention as it started its fiery ascent....
View ArticleElections Have Consequences.....Now More Than Ever
Since childhood we have learned about how fortunate we are to live in a nation in which we have the right to vote. Some of us remember the hard fought battles of the 60s that lead to the Voting...
View ArticleThe Insults Are No Accident
We have all known people who seem to ignore historical perspective and cultural sensitivity . They inevitably say something that is insulting to one group or another with seemingly no malice. They...
View ArticleWe Cannot Lose Sight Of Normal
Most of us cling to normal. Certainly normal means different things to different people, but normal feels safe. To some normal is a life of surprises and the unexpected, while others thrive on...
View ArticleIs The Fabric Of America Being Torn Before Our Eyes?
From an early age we are taught the values-laden story of the birth of our nation. It is filled with feats of courage, perseverence and wisdom. To be sure, it is a history that weaves a rich and...
View ArticleEven Trump's Allies Don't Take His Words Seriously
My neighborhood was filled with all types of kids. The one thing we all had in common was that when we came home from school, we would put our books down, shove some cookies in our mouths and go out...
View ArticleThe Mask Is Off, The Monster Is Revealed
As children we are innocent. We have a natural trust for people and believe what they tell us. We have to be taught by our parents, teachers, clergymen and youth leaders that there are bad people in...
View ArticleI DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD GET TO THIS POINT SO QUICKLY
When Donald Trump was elected to the presidency of the United States there was shock, dismay and genuine concern among a large segment of the American electorate and, in fact, around the world. He had...
View ArticleIt's Time To Trump Trump
We have been hearing the same tired words for almost two years. "Trump is not a politician so you can't expect him to act like a politician". I have to admit, they were right. He ran one of the most...
View ArticleTrump's Budget Exposes Soulless Leadership
In most American homes the adults make decisions about how to spend the family income. How they spend that money speaks volumes about their values and priorities. There are some families that place...
View ArticleWe Must Prevent Him From Succeeding At Failure
January 20th wasn't that long ago. This is after all only June 1st. Yet it seems like a very long time since we had sane and rational leadership in this country. After the election, while we were...
View ArticleNever Before
Our history is filled with both national triumphs and national tragedies. As citizens we have experienced pride, anxiety and fear. While there have been episodes in our history that bring us shame,...
View ArticleWhile We Were Focused Here Look At What Happened There
Did you ever go to the circus when you were a kid? Do you remember having difficulty trying to focus on just one thing because there were so many things fighting for your attention? And wouldn't you...
View ArticleTrump Fatigue....Do You Have It?
Last Tuesday marked five months since Donald J. Trump became President of the United States and nine months since his election. Many are asking; how can that be? It seems so much longer. Not a day...
View ArticleAmerica's Character Is Being Tested Every Day
Character is not some vague or amorphous concept. It is real, visible and definable. As individuals our character begins to develop at a very early age. It is built one brick at a time through the...
View ArticleTrump, Donald J.: Employment Probation - Failed
As many of you, I have been on both sides of the desk regarding employment probation. �As a new hire I could be on probation for 3 to 6 months before receiving permanent status. As an administrator I...
View ArticleThe Trump Family Grifters
It goes without saying that comparing the Trump Presidency to any in the past is an exercise in the absurd. His behavior, and that of his administration, is without precedent. While certainly there...
View ArticleThe Shameless GOP
Over the past two decades we have watched the Republican Party move further and further to the right. They have always been a right of center party on fiscal and defense issues, but over time they...
View ArticleDear Mr.& Mrs. Trump.......About Your Son Donald
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Trump,First again, on behalf of the entire faculty, staff and Board, I want to thank you for your very generous donation. The new library will be a wonderful addition to our...
View ArticleWhen Our President Is A Liar
Trustworthy and honest are two terms that we would expect to describe our president. We want to know that he is telling the truth and that his actions reflect that truth. Certainly, we recognize that...
View ArticleTrump's Bluster Just Won't Cut It
Throughout the campaign and his presidency many have questioned Trump's readiness to deal with an inevitable international crisis. It is clear today that those concerns are absolutely justified....
View ArticleOur Disgraceful President
Presidents are often described as "bigger than life". They seem to fill the room and eclipse everyone else. The way in which they carry themselves, the authority in their voice, their self-...
View ArticleThe Great Power Unstruggle Of 2017
Every organization has an organizational chart which denotes a hierarchy of authority. While sometimes the lines don't always tell the story, they are usually pretty dependable. However, our...
View ArticleIt Appears As If The Adults May Be Asserting Themselves
Remember those high school parties when your friend's folks went out-of-town? There were no adults in range and that meant that there was no one to set limits, or say no. When you're in high school...
View ArticleLET'S BE CLEAR!
PIVOT - dream on. BECOME PRESIDENTIAL - in your dreams. A STRONG CHEIF OF STAFF WILL CONTROL HIM - been great so far. HE IS ONLY SAYING THOSE THINGS TO FEED HIS BASE - they will always demand to...
View ArticleTruth Has Become A Fungible Commodity
I haven"t posted a blog for several weeks. I just felt as if I was repeating myself using different words week after week to describe Trump and his troubling behavior. Anyone who doesn't know who...
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