by Catherine | Jan 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
In the months and weeks since the 2016 election much has been written about the social and electoral dynamics that shaped the outcome. An 18 Nov New York Times op-ed piece The End of Identity Liberalism by Mark Lilla, professor of humanities at Columbia University...
by Catherine | Nov 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
In this week after the momentous presidential election of 2016, I have had many conversations with people about the outcome, the nature of the national dialogue. I’ve listened to their reflections, anguish and concern. I’ve spoken to friends, colleagues,...
by Catherine | Oct 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Occupy Wall Street protests are now in their third week, and seem to be catalyzing similar protests in other parts of the country. How Occupy Wall Street is Getting it Right Despite initial tepid media coverage, and critiques that the protest seems to possess an...
by Catherine | Aug 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
In the current political debate over the federal debt, the political rhetoric flies fast around the discussion of ‘entitlements’ which is a catch-all term used to describe the Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programs. No matter that Social Security is a...
by Catherine | Jul 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
The time is now — to revive and energize for the present era, a vital and relevant extension to the Bill of Rights. This powerful understanding and vision of extending the Bill of Rights and what it could mean for the quality of life for the citizens of America...