Tag Archive for ‘America’s Hidden History’
The Electoral College–Not a Party School
The Electoral College is NOT a Party School Grown men turn weak and stammer when asked who makes up the Electoral College. The subject of a once-every-four-years debate over its existence, the institution plods on, an enigma to those Americans who think the voters decide who will be president. Here’s a quick video with a [...]
It is NOT Presidents Day. Or President’s Day. Or Even Presidents’ Day.
We mistakenly call the third Monday in February Presidents Day. But. Really it is George Washington’s Birthday –federally speaking that is.
Don’t Know Much About® Ansel Adams
Born today –February 20 in 1902– a man who changed how we see the world, Ansel Adams. It was the photography that launched a thousand calendars, posters, and greeting cards. You have seen his ethereal outdoor photography –maybe even if you did not know it. But you may not know about another side of his [...]
Joyce, Jesus, Goddesses & Groundhogs
Today is an auspicious date on the literary and liturgical calendars. James Joyce was born in Dublin on February 2, 1882.
On top of that it Candlemas and Groundhog Day.
“Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution” –MLK and OWS
On Monday, the nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Day, honoring the birth of the slain civil rights leader. But Dr. King’s life was about more than one speech –or one issue.
Don’t Know Much About® Jack London
You probably remember Jack London for his tales of dogs in the Alaskan wilderness. But London was also caught up in a protest movement called “Coxey’s Army,” the “Occupy Wall Street” of the 1890s.
Don’t Know Much About® “Common Sense”
That saying about the pen being mightier than the sword? As the American Revolution haltingly began, an anonymous writer helped prove it true. “Common Sense” appeared on January 10, 1776 and changed the course of history.
Christmas Myths (5): “Oh Fir Tree, Oh Fir Tree”
Walking through midtown Manhattan yesterday, we tried to pass the great tree at Rockefeller Center –just to get a glimpse. As always, it was drawing a big crowd, the streets were packed and we gave up. And as always, this enormous and dazzling display of lights makes me pose an old question: There weren’t any [...]
