“Never underestimate the power of a woman, says another ad.  But that power was and is underestimated in America.  Or rather, it is only estimated in terms that can be manipulated at the point of purchase.  Woman’s human intelligence and energy do not really figure in.  And yet, they exist, to be used for some [...]

Earlier this month the White House announced that it would be treating the Fox News Network (and the term “news” should certainly be used loosely in this case) as a political opponent.  In an interview with Time magazine, White House communications director, Anita Dunn, criticized Fox by saying “It’s opinion journalism masquerading as news” (Time.com [...]

It seems that we are often blaming the victim rather than the victimizer.  Our “rugged individualism” in America has led to us not wanting to help others out that are not able to pull themselves up.  What I wonder is why, once we pull ourselves up, why we cannot extend a hand to others that [...]