It’s time to stop talking about Trump
Underneath our seeping political wounds over the past 5 years is an unsettled feeling no one on either side knows how to fix. Because we can't. Ever. I'm an optimist…
HuffPo: Trump nation. Yes we’re divided, but you and I are fine.
Originally published on Huffington Post February 15th, 2017. I wish it weren’t true. But we’re forever a divided nation. Still, you and I are fine. What I mean is I…
‘I’m still waiting for an answer, Senator Rubio’
From Miami Herald Columnist, Leonard Pitts: (Senator Rubio) I specifically asked you three questions: “What do you stand for?” “What could Trump do to make you say, ‘Enough?’ ” and “What’s…
HuffPo: 6 ways to cope with Trump’s win (or how to avoid nasty conflict with your Trump loved ones)
Posted November 19th, 2016 on Huffington Post. My husband was worried about me as the election returns came in. “Why are you so damn calm? She’s losing in some…
HuffPo: I miss the days of presidential dignity
The problem isn't just about politics anymore, it's about Trump, the very-bad-no-good person in the Oval Office. It's about the impenetrable bond between Trump and his most loyal, rabid fans…
6 ways to cope with Hillary’s loss (or, how to avoid conflict with our Trump loved ones).
From The Huffington Post At about 3:30 am on election night, I moved out of denial and into the bargaining stage of grief. I sat on my bathroom floor and…
Sometimes, we the people are just very wrong
There was a time when if my well-intentioned friends apologized for aging racists who said atrocious stuff, just to be polite, I pretended to agree with their lovable excuses. Forgive…