Category Archives: Human rights

A perfect Daily News headline re DeSantis

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Naomi

On top of an editorial knocking Ron DeSantis for his treatment of migrants, his fierce application of the culture invented by him for his Culture Wars, his new laws, et cetera… Going the Ron Way

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Just now I looked at the election map of Turkey

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Naomi

Why? Because the Times printed it with a story about yesterday’s national election — for which there will be a run-off since no one (meaning the autocratic Erdogan) got a majority. The map looked oddly familiar, somewhat like post-election maps … Continue reading →

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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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