A hunter speaks out for gun control
The National Rifle Association and like-minded groups no longer speak for, nor do they represent, the millions of hunters who love hunting.
Inaugural address was a massive unity rally
What a beautiful image of the first family and the president guiding our nation to a better place.
Philadelphia story: Terrible math of gun violence
Since coming to Philadelphia in 1973, I personally have known at least six parents/grandparents who have lost a total of seven children and grandchildren to gun violence.
Fight to end gun violence is key to defending democracy
Americans are now insisting that the ability to live free from the fear or threat of gun violence is a fundamental democratic right.
The Second Amendment Is a dangerous anachronism
Three days after the massacre in Newtown, Conn., I was astonished to read a hard-hitting editorial in the Plain Dealer that ended with the following.
10 favorite food websites in 2012
All things relating to the food we eat: where is comes from, who does the work, what are the issues and what we can do to be informed and take action.
Profits are driving force behind gun epidemic
Bushmaster, manufacturer of the semi-automatic rifle used to kill 20 small children and six teachers, is a multi-million-dollar firm.
Guns, profits and Sandy Hook
Unless there is a sustained public movement to curb guns as a source of profit, the corporate profit drive will continue to push guns and oppose common sense regulations just to make money.
The 2012 elections: Seasoned with salt
Salt, in moderation, improves the flavor of most foods. So too with politics. The victory of President Obama was decisive, and satisfying , because of some salt.
An urgent call: Hire the unemployed to help clean up the mess left by Sandy
New York and surrounding areas are in crisis after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy and it's time to hire the unemployed to help!
