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Stabbed in the Back on Captive Nations Day

Stabbed in the Back on Captive Nations Day

by Daniel Nardini It was not really noticed, but the official opening of the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C. on July 20th took place during what is called Captive Nations… Read more »

End of the Railroad for Weaver Models

End of the Railroad for Weaver Models

by Daniel Nardini For those who are familiar with model railroad trains and accessories, one of the best known model railroad manufacturers still making model trains in the United States… Read more »

A Nation With Laws But No Heart

A Nation With Laws But No Heart

by Daniel Nardini This remains one of the issues where I not only do NOT agree with many in the Republican Party and the Teat Party’s hardline on immigration, but… Read more »

Texas’ Unilateral Immigration Action

Texas’ Unilateral Immigration Action

by Daniel Nardini The State of Texas is unilaterally making decisions of what children should be U.S. citizens and those who should not be. At issue is a new Texas… Read more »

Taliban Scott Walker

Taliban Scott Walker

by Daniel Nardini Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed legislation that would ban all “non-emergency” abortions at and after 20 weeks. The new law will only allow abortions to be performed… Read more »

Countries Unrecognized by the United States

Countries Unrecognized by the United States

by Daniel Nardini The United States has diplomatic relations with 194 countries. In other words, this country recognizes almost every country that exists in the world today. We even recognize… Read more »

Do Not Get Rid of the Cuban Adjustment Act

Do Not Get Rid of the Cuban Adjustment Act

by Daniel Nardini In 1966, the U.S. Congress passed what would be called the Cuban Adjustment Act. Signed by then U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, the act allows those Cubans fleeing… Read more »

The Slippery Slope

The Slippery Slope

by Daniel Nardini It is a symbol of repression. It stands for slavery, inequality, rebellion and revolution, lack of freedom and genocide. This flag has seen the deaths of tens… Read more »

Stand Watie: The Last Confederate General

Stand Watie: The Last Confederate General

by Daniel Nardini Born on December 12, 1806, Stand Watie (also known as Standhope Watie) was a Cherokee Native American. He was one of the original signers of the Treaty… Read more »

Puerto Rico: Tipping Point of a Debt Time Bomb?

Puerto Rico: Tipping Point of a Debt Time Bomb?

by Daniel Nardini Puerto Rican Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla had to say it—Puerto Rico is not only broke but that it cannot at this time pay off its $37 billion… Read more »