Who Will Replace Cheri Bustos? You Decide.

This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. He stated, “Full disclosure: As Assistant Professor of English at Western Illinois University and President of the W.I.U. Federation of Professors, I led the drive for “Collective Bargaining” in 1973....

Democracy on the Rocks: Can We Save It?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. It’s Primary time and the political ads are on the air. Unfortunately, these 30 second spot commercials do persuade voters.  That is a danger to our Democracy, because these adds are frequently an appeal to our emotions...

Lord, Help Ukraine; the USA Is on Its Way to Save It

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. wrote this essay. Most people would agree that you don’t put out a fire by throwing gasoline on it.  Yet our foreign gurus are doing just that, in regards to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.  The deranged mentality of our Government seems...

Why Teach about Slavery?

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. wrote this essay. Certain Republican politicians have sought to re-invent a race strategy, in the fashion of former President Richard Nixon, in order to scare white voters into voting for them. Were it not for that fact, this question about...

Too Poor to Buy Health Insurance?  You Don’t Stand a Chance.

This essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. Most people are aware that medical care is expensive.  Health Insurance also is expensive.  Health Insurance is “pre-paid” medical care.  If you don’t use it this year, you may need it next year.  It...