Archive for January, 2017
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Whose American dream is it?
Posted on January 31, 2017
Also published in The Hill Currently, the new Trump administration is answering that question too narrowly. According to the dictionary definition, a myth is “a traditional story, especially one concerning...
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Donald Trump is the New Sheriff in Town
Posted on January 30, 2017
Also published in Political Storm Now that he’s got your attention . . . Donald Trump’s first week has been a whirlwind of activity – tweets, executive orders, meetings, proposals,...
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Man of Action Vs. The World’s Most Deliberative Body
Posted on January 26, 2017
Donald Trump is used to getting his way and getting it quickly. He ran his far-flung operations like a small business. He was nimble, willing to cut deals, and he...
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Women’s March 2017: A March Without Purpose
Posted on January 24, 2017
Also published in The Hill. Women won the march. But their woman still lost the election. I live on Capitol Hill, and believe me, there were a lot more marchers...
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Trump’s Speech: Not Eloquent, but It Hits the Mark
Posted on January 23, 2017
(This originally appeared on Political Storm) Donald Trump doesn’t get his facts straight; he exaggerates for effect; he makes claims that are verifiably false; and often opens himself up for...
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