This review is of the 2019 5-part television series on the 1986 disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine. Overall, I think the television series makes an important contribution, because it gets many thinking about something more of us should think about. The corners it cuts and the other inherent flaws of telling such… Continue reading Reviewing Chernobyl
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News Updates for July 8,2019
This version of news updates has stories on adding a citizenship question to the census, pay for the women’s soccer team, the legality of the Affordable Care Act, and Iran enriching uranium.
Most White people Don’t Care About Equal Education
Since the Democratic debates, the media has been giving a lot of attention to the exchange about school bussing between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. What is not being discussed is the racism behind America’s educational system.
A Decade Without Ivor
Tomorrow, Ivor, my first dog guide, will have been gone for 10 years. It’s amazing how that happens. In the moment, when the loss is fresh, you can’t imagine how you will continue. The pain is so raw. The hurt is so intense. But time keeps going. Eventually, you start remembering the good times more… Continue reading A Decade Without Ivor
Personal Updates for June 28, 2019
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the National ADA Symposium. The annual conference brings people working in the disability field together to learn from and network with each other. I really enjoyed the conference. I hope I get to go again next year. I came back from the conference energized and excited to… Continue reading Personal Updates for June 28, 2019
Personal Update for June 8, 2019
There’s one thing to report today. Yesterday, I got back the results on the biopsy taken of the cyst that was in my eye. It was benign! I don’t have cancer!
Corporate Joe and the Electoral College
Transcript of Corporate Joe and the Electoral College Welcome to Jonathan’s Verdicts. I’m Jonathan Simeone. The title of this episode is: Corporate Joe Biden and the Electoral College. The verdict for this episode is: Corporate Joe Biden is only a serious candidate because of the Electoral College. Lots of people, including me, regularly, rightly accuse… Continue reading Corporate Joe and the Electoral College
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WIC Explained
This is the first in a series of posts that will describe government benefits programs offered by the United States. The next section will give basic details about the Women and Children’s Nutrition Program (WIC). The subsequent section will give facts about WIC participation.
Thoughts on Mueller’s Presser
Mueller finally spoke! My thoughts on this are contained in three sections: what he said; unanswered questions; and thoughts on Muller.
Personal Updates for May 31, 2019
The biggest news in my life is that I’m recovering from eye surgery.