Kirk Douglas died Feb. 5 at age 103. Quite an obituary. Talk about humble beginnings. It was noted that Douglas stood up in the 1950s for blacklisted screenwriters like Dalton Trumbo – who wrote not only “Spartacus” but also “Roman Holiday,” “Exodus” and many other great films. Douglas said: “Everybody advised me not to do […]

As a mom of two teenage daughters, my top priority will always be ensuring their future. At every turn, Donald Trump has put this future at risk, from his attacks on health care, gun safety and reproductive rights, the environment and public education, Trump has tried to drag us into the past. In 2020, we […]

One of my very Republican relatives, who lived near Burlington, Vermont, admired that city’s mayor, Bernie Sanders. As a Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Sanders seems to be surging, with broad appeal across party lines. Could Bernie be the presidential candidate who brings us together? He is honest. He says what he thinks. He’s got some […]