Category Archives: Then and Now

2021 Republican Party Victory? 1877 = 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by lindenme

On January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives completed a historic second vote for impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) announced he was open to voting in favor of conviction in the Senate. McConnell … Continue reading →

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The 14th Amendment and Removing Donald J. Trump

Posted on January 12, 2021 by lindenme

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment states: No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having … Continue reading →

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Andrew Jackson = Donald Trump? Lessons from the Election of 1824

Posted on November 5, 2020 by lindenme

On March 15, 2017, President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters that Andrew Jackson was one of his inspirational heroes. “They say my election was most similar to his.” Trump continued, “that’s a long time ago. Usually, they go … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Big Government Can SAVE Capitalism and American Democracy #LeadershipMatters

Posted on March 29, 2020 by lindenme

The COVID-19 crisis highlights the dramatic failure of “small government” ideology during a national crisis. The Philadelphia Inquirer headline is a chilling prediction that worst is yet to come. State and local authorities in collaboration with private business and charities … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 #StayHome

Posted on March 28, 2020 by lindenme

Today’s easy access to international travel spread the novel corona virus at a very fast pace. Learning from the past and applying modern science will hinder COVID-19’s spread. Simply put, human hosts multiply the virus. Just like in 1918-1919, stopping … Continue reading →

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History Students and the 21st Century Skills

Posted on April 21, 2015 by lindenme

History Students and the 21st Century Skills.

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Immigration History on Parade in South Philly

Posted on October 12, 2014 by lindenme

Living immigration and ethnic history in the October 12, 2014 Columbus Day Parade in South Philadelphia:  As expected, Mummers, high school marching bands, and ethnic heritage societies happily dominated the parade, proudly reflcting the event’s Italian American theme and long … Continue reading →

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Larry Price is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist. His pictures of child miners in Africa are heart wrenching. In the early 20th century,  Lewis Hine used similar images of American child workers to advocate for child labor laws. Price’s photographs … Continue reading →

Posted on October 31, 2013 by lindenme | 1 Comment

Good Public Policy and Summer’s Hidden Dangers

Posted on August 13, 2013 by lindenme

“Water was rough where tuber went missing,” noted a headline in the August 12, 2013 Philadelphia Inquirer. A similar story in the Washington Post read, “In the Potomac’s grip: Why people drown at Great Falls.”  Both articles warned that each summer the … Continue reading →

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Another Historic Wrong Turn: June 28, 1914

Posted on July 23, 2013 by lindenme

Yesterday, a frenzied crowd surrounded Pope Francis’ car in Rio de Janeiro. The scene made security experts around the world cringe and was a huge embarrassment for Brazilian police. Apparently, the pontiff’s own driver took a wrong turn. (“With Modesty, … Continue reading →

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