I am seriously worried that America is no longer, as President Reagan put it in his 1989 Farewell Address, “the shining city upon the hill”. American “exceptionalism” is hard to find these days and, like so many things, the state of America is getting worse. New York Times writer, David Brooks, cites five epic crises … Continue reading Worried About America
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Coronavirus and Global Warming
Image, CDC/Alissa Eckert The speed at which the Coronavirus has affected everyday life in the U.S. and across the world has been mind-boggling. It reminds me of the scene on TV mere hours before a devastating hurricane will hit the coast. The TV reporter is broadcasting from the sand; the sky is clear, and numerous … Continue reading Coronavirus and Global Warming
