It’s hard to believe that we still have one more primary to go before the 2020 Democratic Convention the week of August 17. The Connecticut primary, originally scheduled for April 28, will now be held on August 11. Although 60 delegates are at stake, the contest is anticlimactic. The Connecticut vote will not be a game changer since one candidate -- Joe Biden -- has already … [Read More...]
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BLACK LIVES MATTER
Like many of you I’ve been disgusted and appalled by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. They're just the latest in a long string … [Read More...]
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Is There Hope for a Hong Kong Revolution?
Hong Kong protesters shelter behind a thin barrier – and umbrellas – as police fire tear gas and encircle a group of demonstrators. AP Photo/Vincent Yu Paul … [Read More...]
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Cold War-Style Preparedness Could Help Fight Future Pandemics
Air raid wardens in Washington, D.C., conduct a practice air raid. Office for Emergency Management, Office of War Information/National Archives Alex Bitterman, Alfred State College of Technology, The State University of New York and Daniel Baldwin … [Read More...]
8 Health Scares During the Cold War
In 1947, New York City was able to avoid an epidemic of Smallpox. Unfortunately, the world hasn’t been so lucky this time around. Here are 8 health scares that occurred during the Cold War, some very different from the pandemic we’re facing in 2020. #1: … [Read More...]
Election 2020: Is American Democracy in Danger
Concern It’s election season in the US and more than one of the Democratic primary contenders is touting one form or another of the following: “Our Democracy is in Danger; Our Democracy is at Stake; This Election is About the Future of our Democracy.” I’ve … [Read More...]
