Tis’ the season for buying over-priced roses, heart shaped boxes filled with low quality chocolates and of course, the once a year question of the holiday’s background. In an ongoing examination of our holidays, their history and the contemporary values … read more
The Republican brand has now slipped to the lowest level ever recorded since they began polling for party favorability. Republicans stand at a 28% faborability rating, and the Tea Party is even lower, while Obamacare, the cause they used to … read more
I would like to introduce you to a new section here at Soapblox. It’s called Essential Reading. These are articles, news stories and opinion pieces that I find to be must-reads for progressives and liberals. I tend to read an awful … read more
While there have been a few gaps where I didn’t post for months and I started posting in 2004, the site was in, what I like to call a 9 month or so pregnancy and was born on the 4th … read more
I was speaking to someone this morning about how American culture is in decline in fundamental ways, specifically, the American Dream and how we see ourselves as a nation. Once, America was a place widely known for its hands on ability … read more