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. Later, I supported Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Presidential nomination.”
“This weekend, while many Illinoisans will enjoy time off relaxing, cleaning up the yard, hosting barbecues, swimming, fishing, going to ball games, and hitting the road to visit loved ones, many others will be taking time to commemorate Memorial Day. [This is] a day that means so much to Gold
During the City Council meeting on Monday, May 23, 2022, five Aldermen voted “No” on a motion to permit a downtown Sculpture Exhibit. Members had received a new map indicating where ten pieces could be placed–at pocket parks, grassy areas, and sidewalks–with visibility from U. S. Highway 30 and
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 and devoid of any factual material.
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 to be, that the best way
Dick Polman, a veteran National Political Columnist based in Philadelphia, PA, and a Writer in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania, writes at DickPolman.net. Email him at dickpolman7@gmail.com. Journalists have been debating how to most effectively cover a defeated ex-President, who lies as he breathes and aspires to restore his
An award-winning political journalist, John L. Micek is Editor-in-Chief of The Pennsylvania Capital-Star in Harrisburg, PA. Email him at jmicek@penncapital-star.com. If you get into an argument with a Republican about the GOP’s lamentable support for voting rights and its fractured relationship with Black Americans, it won’t be long, before your
Christine Flowers is an Attorney and a Columnist for the Delaware County Daily Times. She can be reached at cflowers1961@gmail.com. When my sister texted to tell me that Sidney Poitier had passed away[, on Thursday, January 6, 2022], I started crying. All I could do was conjure up the black
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 teaching the history of slavery would
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 is risk sharing. No one knows
Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan, is an author, speaker, and President of the Reagan Legacy Foundation. Send comments to reagan@caglecartoons.com. Well, what do you know! Donald Trump finally did the right thing. He shut the hell up, encouraged his supporters to flood the polls, and stayed away from
Elwood Watson is a Professor of History, Black studies, and Gender and Sexuality studies, at East Tennessee State University. He is also an author and public speaker. Unless you’ve been in a deeply comatose state, you’ve probably noticed the profoundly intense battles occurring, over the issue of Critical Race Theory,
Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. wrote this essay. There was considerable focus in the media over the recent Governor’s race in Virginia, and rightly so. The GOP candidate, Glen Youngkin, promised that if voters elected him, he would, “on day one” (trite cliché) abolish the teaching of Critical Race Theory
Danny Tyree welcomes email responses at tyreetyrades@aol.com. I’m not complaining, but after 23 years of column writing, it becomes increasingly challenging to find new angles for recurring events, such as Mother’s Day or Memorial Day. So, when it came time to write about Veterans Day (again), I sought inspiration by
Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. wrote this essay. I use to be on the Editorial Board of Timely Issues in Education while I was an Assistant Professor of English at Western Illinois University in Macomb. There were three of us, and we read all articles that were submitted for