Zimmerman Juror B37’s Bombshells
Juror B37 from the George Zimmerman trial dropped more bombshells last night during her interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN’s AC360 than B37 bombers during World War II. I had […]
Tag Archives: gun violence
Zimmerman Is Innocent? Bullshit!
We need to take a hard look at the jury who decided that George Zimmerman was innocent of murder. We need to remember that these six women’s primary qualification to […]
Book Review: All That Is Bitter & Sweet by Ashley Judd
“Stay home!” is the message I wanted to deliver to Ashley Judd when I finished reading her memoir, All That Is Bitter & Sweet, yesterday morning. I wanted her to stay […]
“Revolver” Poem by Carl Sandburg
Pulitzer Prize winning poet Carl Sandburg’s poem “Revolver” was recently discovered in the University of Illinois’ Sandburg collection by retired professor Ernie Gullerud. Special thanks to Julie Owens for posting it […]
The NRA’s Delusional Paranoia About the Need to Bear Arms
We all die. Most of us will die from illness and/or old age. Our departures likely won’t make the headlines unless we are famous or die in an act of violence ~ […]
Adam Lanza: Epic Systemic Failure. . .Why We Need to Do Better
I coulda been a contender. – Marlon Brando, On the Waterfront We all need to walk in Adam Lanza’s shoes if we are to prevent another Sandy Hook massacre. This […]
Happy Holidays!
Wishing us all peace on earth and very happy holidays! Since my mother’s passing in October, I have been a white hot mess and in one heck of a funk. […]
No More Sandy Hooks: NRA vs. War on Women and Children
In this season of peace and love, we need to unite and shout, “No More!” to the violence against women and children. We need to join Eve Ensler’s One Billion […]
Sandy Hook: Is Gun Control the Answer?
Could a shooting rampage like the one at Sandy Hook happen where you live? Hell, yes! Newton, CT was one of the safest places in the United States to live. […]
It’s October and There’s Another DV-Related Mass Murder at a Salon: Why Politics Matter
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) has issued the obligatory press release in the wake of the DV-related mass shooting and fire at the Azana Salon and Spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin. But, where the […]
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