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Happy birthday to a president who stole our hearts and changed the face of the presidency forever. Former President Obama turns 56 today and we wish him a happy birthday. We also should take a little time to shout out the monumental accomplishments that occurred over his presidency. Here are just a bit of the […]
Today is officially President Trump’s first birthday in the highest office in the land. But, will it be his last in the White House? The 71-year-old is fighting push back from both sides of the aisle, across the county and even on the world stage. The unorthodox prez is caught square in the middle of […]
In his first 99 days in office, President Trump has seen the lowest popularity of any modern-day president, a lampooning by the national media, an outcry from the masses with protest after protest and a resounding “WTF” from the rest of the world. With America at odds with normal allies like Canada and Germany and […]
The big day is almost here and the Super Bowl is all about fun, food, friends and of course, the most-anticipated game of the year. But, this year, like so many other major events, the Super Bowl is bathed in the current unsettling political climate. And, it’s especially noticeable given Patriots QB Tom Brady’s ties to […]
What does rap music, Donald Trump and sexual assault proclivities have to do one another? In actuality, nothing, but in desperation, everything. Not surprisingly, rap continues to be dragged through the mud for its very essence—unapologetic, raw, unrelenting, oftentimes controversial lyrics. Since Donald Trump can never just take responsibility for his actions or words, ever […]
At this point, no matter what disgusting, deplorable and demeaning words that come out of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s mouth shouldn’t really be a surprise. Trump has always had a very public and terrible track record with women from the accusations of harassment, bullying, name-calling and groping, and not to mention multiple affairs. But, […]
Diapers are expensive and seem to be going up all the time. Not only does this hurt children since they may have to keep on diapers for longer in a move to prolong their use, but their families, as well. Lower income people spend more money on diapers than people with more means, which can […]
Recently, we have begun hearing what seems to be an assault on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, and their recipients. This, in fact, is nothing new. Back in 1976, Ronald Reagan complained about folks purchasing T-bone steaks while receiving governmental aid. This political back-and-forth over what qualifies and what doesn’t has been a tug-and-war between […]
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