Category Archives: politics

Presidential Debates, Local Campagin Forums: Every Vote Counts!

Posted on September 29, 2020 by lisakwinkler

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Black Lives Matter: Stand Up!

Posted on June 9, 2020 by lisakwinkler

I grieve for the black lives lost to police brutality. I seethe about the disparity in loss of black lives to Covid-19 compared to everyone else. I loathe income inequality and lack of educational opportunity. I can’t imagine the fear … Continue reading →

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Thank a Veteran; Vote!

Posted on November 11, 2019 by lisakwinkler

I took two of the grands to their town’s Veteran’s Day parade this morning. Opening ceremonies before a statue of a World War I doughboy included patriotic music by the high school pep band and speeches by the district’s congressman, … Continue reading →

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Two Plays & Some Books

Posted on June 27, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Summer… and I’m trying to read and see some plays. While on the platform, awaiting my train to New York City, my phone rang. I answered and talked to my father for about 10 minutes. After, I noticed my phone … Continue reading →

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Knitting as Protest

Posted on January 19, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Frustrated with the delays in her daily train commute, Claudia Weber, an office clerk at a travel agency, returned home each evening and knit. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/16/world/europe/germany-train-delay-scarf.html And knit and knit and knit, each row representing the time lost on her way … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges: Better Angels

Posted on November 16, 2018 by lisakwinkler

Engagement is more productive than hate. Knowledge is more powerful than ignorance. With this in mind, I’ve been looking for ways to interact with people whose political views are opposed to mine. I worry about the world I’m leaving my … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Heroes

Posted on October 6, 2018 by lisakwinkler

The distractions of current events keep us from celebrating true heroes. Over the past several days, the winners of the Nobel Prize have been named in fields of medicine, chemistry, physics, and peace. These individuals have dedicated their lives to the … Continue reading →

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Gun Control: WHEN?

Posted on June 30, 2018 by lisakwinkler

I’ve been fortunate to have worked in two professions: journalism and education. As a newspaper reporter in Danbury, CT, I covered local government: everything from elections to zoning meetings. I attended lengthy Board of Education meetings and would return to … Continue reading →

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What A Wonderful World?

Posted on June 20, 2018 by lisakwinkler

This morning I attended my 4-year-old grandson’s end of year show. The class had studied the earth’s biomes all year and each child wore a different costume and sang songs to reflect the many different climates and animals on the … Continue reading →

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Birthday Giving

Posted on April 28, 2018 by lisakwinkler

My birthday is next Saturday.  In the morning, I’ll be participating in training to be a debate moderator, sponsored by the League of Women Voters. My local league, which comprises three towns, gets more requests than it can satisfy for … Continue reading →

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