More than 40 years ago I became involved in the criminal justice system in the United States.

 

I wasn't a cop, or a lawyer, or a probation officer. Admittedly my route to prisons, courtrooms and rehab centers was a unique one. I read a play "Fortune and Men's Eyes" written by John Herbert, a man who had been incarcerated as a teenager. As a theatre person, I was determined that this powerful prison drama would see the light of day. I produced "Fortune and Men's Eyes" which dramatically ...

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President Obama - painfully - is learning that a sense of entitlement inflicts persons with liberal credentials as well as the predictable Philistines on the right. Tom Daschle, assuming he had special privileges about being taxed, eliminated himself from a Cabinet position. The sad thing for the country is that the former South Dakota senator would have been an excellent choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. So his foray into lobbying and consulting and big money moved him out o...
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A few years back, way before there was any exposed financial crunch, I raised some questions.

I am not Paul Krugman. In fact, I readily admit that the entire financial system and Wall Street maneuvers baffle me. I understand supply and demand but it seems to have disappeared with the Hula Hoop.

My inquiry was about some year-end machinations by Verizon. They had fired about 2,500 workers right before Christmas. It was then revealed that the CEO, with a $10 million salary was receiving a Christm...
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This week was an emotional tidal wave – watching that patch-quilt array of Americans hungry for a new start, gathered in our nation’s capital on Tuesday. It was more than exhilarating.

 

Like most of my friends, my joy was accompanied by tear. I cried when I saw the new first family making their first entrance, proud and beautiful… I cried when that classical musical interracial quartet, most likely best heard in an intimate salon proudly shared their talents with the world. And I cri...

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