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Mar 9
Mar 9 The Kitchen's the Thing

Deborah DiMicco

The kitchen motif was a blatant tell of the conservative Christian Republican party’s view of women and where they belong.

Feb 18
Feb 18 Trump: Sneaker con man

Deborah DiMicco

It’s time to just say no. It’s time to send Trump and his limited edition kicks to the curb. 

Feb 6
Feb 6 Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

Deborah DiMicco

This legislation could be a turning point, a rare moment of consensus to try to resolve the border crisis along with much needed aid internationally. Alas, that glimmer is dimming. Why? Because Trump doesn’t like it.

Jan 24
Jan 24 A stand for peace.

Deborah DiMicco

Israel has a right to exist. So does a Palestinian state.  It is time to weed out the extremists and to seek a peaceful  solution.

Jan 4
Jan 4 Impasse over compromise at the border

Deborah DiMicco

The border crisis is real, and that’s the way these Republicans like it.

Dec 30
Dec 30 When will the buck stop?

Deborah DiMicco

Trump is desperate to absolve himself of all previous wrongdoing and to avenge his perceived wrongs;  being President will allow him to do so.

Dec 28
Dec 28 Wage increases for Legislators, not for Pennsylvanians

Deborah DiMicco

Our legislators reap the benefits of yearly wage increases while the  state minimum wage has remained unchanged for 15 years.

Dec 12
Dec 12 The Helicopter Donor

Deborah DiMicco

Students, all students, Jewish, Palestinian, Black, Asian, gay,  trans, female, whoever,  ALL should feel safe on a college campus.

Nov 11
Nov 11 Christ - less Christianity

Deborah DiMicco

Right-leaning Christian extremists believe that Jesus’ teachings are “weak” and “woke” and “liberal talking points.”

Nov 3
Nov 3 VOTE

Deborah DiMicco

Oct 31
Oct 31 Sphincter of the House

Deborah DiMicco

Oct 19
Oct 19 Shame on you, Brian Fitzpatrick

Deborah DiMicco

Your magical alternate universe “it’s not my fault” thinking is breathtaking in its disdain for facts and contempt of the intellect of those you represent.

Oct 15
Oct 15 "Shaping" of young minds

Deborah DiMicco

This “shaping” would leave young people  in no shape to discern anything beyond a one-sided perspective,  unequipped to develop their own opinions or point of view. 

Sep 25
Sep 25 Altruism lost?

Deborah DiMicco

Altruism is more and more absent from the Republican party.

Aug 31
Aug 31 Do your homework

Deborah DiMicco

Shame on these education administrators and supervisors. Shame on the parents who swallow whole the conservative line, refusing to look beyond, to the bigger picture, to read the book.

Aug 21
Aug 21 Trump vs USWNT

Deborah DiMicco

The US Women’s national team is not hostile to America. They simply want to hold the US to a higher standard, one that is inclusive and equal for all.

Aug 14
Aug 14 FOMO: Florida Offspring Missing Out

Deborah DiMicco

The Florida parents and politicians who want to eliminate any curriculum that makes a student feel guilt or discomfort are undermining their children.

Aug 4
Aug 4 The Trump Tedium

Deborah DiMicco

We must keep our wits about us while these politicians are losing theirs.

Jul 6
Jul 6 Fake news, meet fake lawsuit

Deborah DiMicco

Conservative justices are eager to take affirmative action for Lorie Smith’s possible, maybe, future violation of her religious beliefs.

Jun 21
Jun 21 Apples and oranges

Deborah DiMicco

Hunter Biden is a recovering substance abuser. Donald Trump is an unrepentant, convicted sexual abuser.

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