Opinion

  • Right now, it’s hard to ignore the sense of despair hanging over the United States. These are undeniably dark days. And if you listen to the rhetoric around us, it might seem like things are bound to get even worse. History has a lesson for us when we find ourselves in moments like this: don’t…

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  • Isn’t it wild how history seems to repeat itself, but this time with a modern twist? You know, that whole mix of religion and politics, the deep divides tearing society apart, and the constant clash of different beliefs – it’s like déjà vu comparing ancient Jerusalem to the US today. Just think about the Bishop…

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  • The saddest part of all this queer hate happening on the national stage right now is the children who are silently and secretly watching people they love hate them for who and what they are. I’ve seen the hateful right claim that children don’t understand sex at a young age and that if they think…

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  • His followers are celebrating while he has rescinded Biden Executive Order 14087 of October 14, 2022. This order lowered prescription drug costs for Americans, and its removal will harm many of his followers who need it. They will realize the impact once they feel the effects. His followers rely more heavily on government programs to…

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  • No Room for Nazi’s

    Someone who gives the Nazi salute has no business near our government. Today the Executive Orders were about attacking your neighbors and hating others. Not one of those orders was about the price of fucking eggs. But let me tell you what just some his orders were about. Trump has already used executive orders to…

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  • The first drafts of my book Grace were written in play form during the LA Riots of April 1992, following the Rodney King verdict. It was a deeply troubled and sad time, just a few months after Freddie Mercury had died from AIDS. The world felt at the time like it was heading in a…

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  • The Fight is Never Over

    I am seeing defeated posts about the upcoming inauguration of the felon, but this isn’t defeat – it’s another battle. Pete is correct; we don’t have the right to give up. The past is looking to us to step up once again and fight. Since the felon (FOTUS) didn’t have the support of the majority…

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  • Spoiler Alert: This review discusses the film ‘Conclave.’ Last night I saw “Conclave” and thoroughly enjoyed it, considering it one of the best dramas I’ve seen recently. While the film’s strengths are numerous, this review focuses on addressing the controversy surrounding its ending. I typically avoid spoilers and in-depth discussions before watching a film, and…

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  • In the labyrinthine landscape of the modern world, where shadows loom large and uncertainty reigns supreme, we are besieged by an unholy congregation of monsters that embody our deepest fears and insecurities. Alongside the ever-present threats of cyber predators, environmental destruction, mental anguish, and drug addiction, another insidious force emerges from the shadows to torment…

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  • 2024 was a fantastic year for movies! Here is some thoughts about the films I was able to see so far. Nosferatu and Emilia Perez were absolute standouts. The best two films of the year in my opinion. I also thoroughly enjoyed Longlegs and Cuckoo. While many disagreed, I believe Joker 2 will be a…

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