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Make it to the zoo this summer

Posted on July 11, 2019 by aronsbarron

Franklin Park Zoo isn’t my grandfather’s zoo, or the one my father took me to eons ago. It isn’t even the zoo I took my children and grandchildren to. It’s becoming a jewel of a zoo, with animal attractions for … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Hochschild, CEO John Linehan, Chytrid fungus, Franklin Park Zoo, Panama golden frog, preservation of species, Stone Zoo, Veterinarian Eric Baitchman, Zoo New England | 2 Comments

Bloodshed continues in Northern Ireland despite Peace Accords; could worsen

Posted on July 7, 2019 by aronsbarron

July 12th is a day to watch in Northern Ireland. The annual Orange Order parade– the highlight of a months-long marching season– commemorates the 1690 Battle of Boyne defeat of forces of Catholic King James II by those of Protestant … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Belfast identity tensions, Billy McCurrie funeral, Bombay Street memorial, Gerry Adams, Good Friday Peace Agreement, Hard Brexit impact on Ireland, Ireland, Irish Times v. Belfast Telegaph, Northern Ireland, Orangemen parade July 12, paramilitary groups, Shankill and Falls Roads, The Troubles | 1 Comment

Dems first debate: too soon for judging winners and losers?

Posted on June 28, 2019 by aronsbarron

Did we really shift from a Biden-someone to a Warren-Castro to Harris-Buttigieg “winning” ticket overnight? Unlikely. We are at a blip in time. There’s a long way to go. Remember the lack of poll and pundit support Donald Trump had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amy Clobuchar, Bernie Sanders'Beto O'Rourke, Bill de Blasio, Corey Booker, Democratic presidential debates, eliminating private insurers, Elizabeth Warren fighting spirit, Growing up poor in Oklahoma, James Eastland and Herman Talmadge, Joe Biden on the defense, Julian Castro HUD, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Medicare for all, Pete Buttigieg | Leave a comment

Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering profoundly disappoints

Posted on June 27, 2019 by aronsbarron

So now, in time for the July 4th celebration of our democracy, the Supreme Court has ruled that elected officials shall pick their voters rather than the other way around. It’s probably a worse decision that Bush v. Gore because … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chief Justice John Roberts, Dissent by Justice Elena Kagan, drawing congressional district lines, extreme partisan gerrymandering let stand, one person one vote rule, Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering | 4 Comments

Trump for Ireland is no laughing matter

Posted on June 25, 2019 by aronsbarron

Despite our desire for a Trump-free ten days in Ireland, our President was on too many minds over there. Landing at Shannon Airport, we had to pass the VIP Lounge where just days before Trump and Irish Prime Minister Leo … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Boris Johnson the British Trump, EPIC museum director's invitation, Good Friday Peace Agreement, Hard Brexit impact on Ireland, Irish views of Trump, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Sinnott's Pub, St. Stephen's Green, Trump in Ireland | Leave a comment

Ireland: where Trump is not, on climate change

Posted on June 20, 2019 by aronsbarron

We hadn’t even finished unpacking from a vacation in Ireland when we were accosted by headlines that the Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plans to undo years of modest progress on climate change, especially the Obama Clean Power Plan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Affordable Clean Energy Rule, Clean Power Plan, EPA Climate Rules, imposing carbon tax, Ireland moves forward on climate, reversing Obama progress on climate, Trump as hypocrite on climate change | Leave a comment

Beyond impeachment: thwarting Russian interference

Posted on June 8, 2019 by aronsbarron

Tension grows between those clamoring to impeach President Trump now and those believing that, however warranted such a move is as a way to increase accountability, it could end up helping Donald Trump to a second term if the Democrats … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged academic diplomacy, cyber security, Department of Homeland Security, hacking election software, Impeachment proceedings in House, Law prof Lawrence Tribe solution, Mitch McConnell abuse of power, Mueller Report follow-up, Protecting 2020 elections, Russian interference in election, Russian social media strategy | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Uncategorized

Make it to the zoo this summer

Bloodshed continues in Northern Ireland despite Peace Accords; could worsen

Dems first debate: too soon for judging winners and losers?

Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering profoundly disappoints

Trump for Ireland is no laughing matter

Ireland: where Trump is not, on climate change

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