Tag Archives: history
Who’s Killing the USPS?
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Recently the the price of a postage stamp soared precipitously to the astronomical price of 46 cents. Yes, my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek as I wrote that. Frankly, 46 cents still seems like a pretty good deal. … Continue reading
Goodbye, 2012
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What a year. I say that not knowing if that statement is a good thing or not. The year 2012, at the very least, stands out, though largely because it was filled with so much sorrow. Of course, the phrase … Continue reading
Goodbye, 2011
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Most years go by in a blur of important events, and typically, few of those events are remembered by the end of December. That is not the case with 2011, especially for Egyptians, Americans, and many in the Middle East. … Continue reading
The Death of Osama bin Laden
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Perhaps it’s less than kind to celebrate the death of anyone, no matter the level of evil they were responsible for in their life. And while the scenes of Americans celebrating—especially at places of such sorrow like Ground Zero—was amazing … Continue reading
Rights We Take for Granted: The Triangle Waist Factory Fire & Labor’s Legacy
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In the early 1900s, The Triangle Waist Company was one of the largest makers of shirtwaists, a popular women’s blouse that had a tight waist and puffy sleeves. Approximately 500 people—mostly immigrant women—worked at the Triangle Waist Company’s New York … Continue reading
