Lucy Bell W. Jarka-Sellers brilliantly introduces her politically savvy and witty Meet John Dough, Super Hero, A Political Fantasy novelette during a year of unrecognizable political drama in the United States. Everyone is searching for a hero. A wish for a hero to miraculously appear and transform a tumultuous year exposing deep racism, intolerance, elitism, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Returnism: A Modern Day Tale of Greed, Art, Monuments and Justice (Part 1)
Delicious irony when Greek mythology filled with gods for love, wine and harvest is trumped by Biblical parables on theft, sibling rivalry and coveting someone else’s property. Only the absurd can be told in an imaginary tale of a king, his sons and their choices in art. Continue reading
Betty Wells: Award Winning NBC News Artist – Eye Witness to History
Betty Wells, award winning NBC News artist – Eye Witness to History at the Supreme Court, US Congress, White House and countless trials. Continue reading
Excuse me, $400 for a gallon of gas?
$400 gallon of gas drives new energy efficiency solutions to the mainstream audience. Continue reading
Helen Thomas, “Listen Up, Mr. President”
Helen Thomas, new book, advice for the President.
Helen Thomas, a remarkable woman, continues to inspire, motivate and ask the tough questions. Being the longest serving reporter at the White House, she even has the distinction of having her own seating assignment in the center seat of the front row of the White House Press Briefing Room. Alongside her are NBC, AP, CBS, ABC, Reuters and CNN. Continue reading
Ted Kennedy: A legend
Betty Wells in her career as a NBC News illustrator captures the passion and energy of Senator Ted Kennedy. His (yet to be told) legacy in reforming the US health care system may be his enduring landmark in his career. Legends are made by those with a fire in the belly; the willingness to try … Continue reading
Health Care – Fresh and Honest: A Letter from Carla and Barbara of Politics and Prose
This morning I received an e-mail from Politics and Prose a very popular bookstore in Washington, DC. It is owned by two women who have created a successful business model in a fragile world of book selling. In their event publicity e-mail they included this letter on the current national discussion on health care. It … Continue reading
Courageous Spirit Killed – Remember Natalia Estemirova
When someone dedicates their life to help others, takes risks to speak the truth and asks questions to reveal the truth, this is a courageous spirit. One spirit, Natalia Estemirova, has been killed. By whom or by who it is only speculated in the news right now. Natalia, for the past ten years, has been … Continue reading
Betty Wells – Inside the Supreme Court and American History
Betty Wells is a news historian’s dream! For more than forty years, Betty has had a front row seat in American politics, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Congress and scandalous trials of day. From U.S. Justices to spies to mayors to Members of Congress, Betty has captured their surprise, determination, passion, regret and quiet … Continue reading
Where was (is) the Rule of Law?
This is a must read NYT article on Afghanistan. Only through transparency and accountability is progress possible. Continue reading