Somehow, progressives didn’t realize losing the Presidency would mean losing their influence over events, or for some even stranger reason, they were under the impression that the man they impeached twice, tried to jail and bankrupt, and called every evil name under the sun would be inclined to take their advice on important matters of… Continue reading Senator Cory Booker truly is Spartacus for our diminished times, not that he appears to know who Spartacus actually was
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Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and the nature of power in the hands of the people
It is a tragedy not of a single individual or even the entire Roman Republic, but one of power, who has it, who wants it, how they get it, and how it ebbs and flows at the whims of the crowd, exercising their free and fickle will to support who they choose at any given… Continue reading Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and the nature of power in the hands of the people
Leonardo da Vinci: A modest proposal for Pride Month
Rather than focusing on freaking out the squares, Pride Month should honor great thinkers and achievers throughout history who were members of the LGBTQ community. Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest thinkers of all time, is one such figure who led a tumultuous, very public life and produced some of the most cherished works… Continue reading Leonardo da Vinci: A modest proposal for Pride Month


