May, 2010

Some Reflections on Little Magazines

Virtually every classic American author of modern times served an apprenticeship in the little mags.



Read More...
 

Holden Hides From Sheila

We’ve developed habits that have created an expectation of ease of crossing borders. We have had families that live on both sides of the border. We’ve had relationships that have been in existence for generations. And what we are trying to do now is to tear down all of that. I can guarantee you that it won’t work without some clear coherent policies. That’s what we need.



Read More...
 

The Great Debate: Millar vs. Brown

Chuck Brown: For her exemplary vision, for her ability to stand tall, for her tireless efforts on behalf of the Kutztown Democratic Club, for the person who makes possible nights like tonight, I want you to all join me in giving it up for Karen Feridun, our club president. (applause).

10 Comments

Read More...
 

Hammering Out a Contract:

Mary Avery, who has worked in the cafeteria for 28 years, earns $9 an hour; some years, she only received a nickel an hour increase.



Read More...
 

Two Docs React To Obamacare

There is more hope that maybe we can beat the school yard bully in Pennsylvania first, but only if we all join together. This is what we should all be doing now.



Read More...
 

Doug or Manan?

“My opponent Jim Gerlach has stood by silently for four terms while extremist and radical elements hijacked the Republican Party. Even when the causes of an illegal, unconstitutional and immoral war in Iraq were found to be bogus, Jim looked on silently.

17 Comments

Read More...
 

The ‘Skinny’ on the Holden-Ford Debate

It is unacceptable for a legislator to refuse to speak to his constituents. Tim Holden thinks it’s okay to behave as he does because he’s been getting away with turning his back on the voters for years, and he still gets elected. I’m told that he generally likes to do one debate per primary season.



Read More...