Category: current events
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Republican debates: for love of a good fight
My daughter’s adolescence gave me two insights into human behavior: we love a good fight, and in our weakest moments we go on the offensive. Both truths were clearly demonstrated in Wednesday evening’s Republican debate.
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Donald Trump, Archie Bunker in a suit
It’s easy for Trump and other politicians to play into our fears, to resurrect a demagoguery that blames immigrants, the other party, homosexuals, atheists. They would have us believe that their toughness can turn back the calendar, rid the country of threats to our sense of well being.
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Hillary Clinton and the advent of email
Before ink erasers or white-out, thought had to accompany most written words. Email has brought a carelessness to our writing. How many of us would want the world to view our messages?
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The so-called war on Christmas
A manger scene in a town square, the words Merry Christmas on a public building, a card sent by a public official (at the tax payer’s expense) wishing the constituency a Merry Christmas—what effect do these have on those who practice a different faith, whose beliefs are as important to them as mine are to…
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If you don’t have time to…
Even if you haven’t had time to listen to candidates’ positions, here is an easy way to choose ones who share your values.
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If political advertising can’t be trusted—what to do
Most of us don’t have time to research each candidate’s positions in the 2014 election. I suggest two ways to keep voting from being overwhelming.
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2014 voting made easy (well, at least easier)
Casting an informed ballot in the 2014 election can seem daunting. Here are suggestions for making it easier. Your vote does matter.
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For those thinking it’s better not to vote at all than to cast an ignorant ballot
Instead of choosing between not voting or casting an ignorant ballot, consider a third possibility: Take some shortcuts to getting the information you need for making an informed vote.
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Why the November election is important for young women, part 2
Women, don’t let a few others decide our country’s future. Here are suggestions on how you can quickly find out which 2014 candidates best represent you.
Nancy Werking Poling 