Category Archives: voting and voting rights

Outtakes and Vagabonds: A contemplation of heroes, and the first Oscar

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Naomi

Years ago, a boyfriend told me about a discussion he was having with his son, a student, who was taking a course in ancient mythology. He’d been given an essay assignment to describe heroes. His father, who had taught comparative … Continue reading →

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A surprising map of the USA

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Naomi

My friend Susan has been active in sending me all sorts of funny and interesting pictures upon which one needs to comment or just laugh. This is one with a comment: The states shown in blue have a smaller population … Continue reading →

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I am not a subject. I am a citizen

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Naomi

I never considered the distinction between those two nouns until I read Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931-1945, by Richard Overy. In laying out every detail leading to and encompassing World War II, Overy tells us that the … Continue reading →

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