Author: Nancy Werking Poling
-
What is Congress doing to our wilderness areas?
Our wilderness areas are priceless. Yet on Congress’ first day in session, the House approved rules setting a zero-dollar value on federally protected lands that are transferred to states. We must tell them they’ve made a gigantic mistake.
-
I didn’t know: racial violence out Route 50
If growing up white in a segregated society enforced by violence is a credential for being a Southerner, then I’m a Southerner. As an adult in the era of Trump, though, I will not remain unaware of violent racism that has been unleashed.
-
21 days to make my sign for the Women’s March
Out of love for our country and its people we will stand together. The power we will generate is for all women.
-
Post-election fears that haven’t gone away in two and a half weeks
Evil has a way of sneaking in and appearing normal. What risks will I be willing to take? My reputation? My safety? My life?
-
After Election 2016, getting my life back–sort of
When the election is over, I told myself, and Hillary is our President, then I’ll get to follow my light-hearted blogging urges.
-
Donald Trump, sarcasm, and me
Donald Trump has my sympathy. I’m being sarcastic. But not that sarcastic, to be honest with you. For sarcasm is my default mode of humor too. Over time, though, I’ve learned that others don’t usually get it. Not because I’m more clever than they, but because the distance between sarcasm and truth is usually only…
-
For those who have been Feeling the Bern
What did I learn from the election of 1968? That Americans will elect a crook before they’ll elect anyone veering far to the left.
-
Is Hillary so dishonest?
Mom was the nurturer, greeting us when we came home from school, preparing our meals. Dad was the boss, the enforcer of rules, often with the palm of his hand. This clarity of roles gave us a sense of security. Nowadays Mom goes to work and Dad has relinquished much of his authority. The old…
-
A restroom war in North Carolina
With national primary races for President so entertaining, few are paying attention to state politics. Is that why NC’s representatives are engaging in a restroom war?
Nancy Werking Poling 