Savonarola's execution in the Piazza della Signoria, painting by Filippo Dolciati (1498)
Spiro Agnew was born too soon. He had to take bribes quietly, and eventually it cost him his job. If only he could be a part of today's Republican administration, he'd probably be put in charge of the Treasury.
If I wanted to make a big impression on an 8-year-old, I'd have a huge parade with fancy cars, guys with swords, prancing horses, and marching camels, lots of camels.
Sometimes, all I want from the people around me is to just stop talking.
According to the ACLU, "U.S. citizens do not have to carry proof of citizenship on their person if they are in the United States." Further, federal agents do not have a legal basis to suspect someone of an immigration violation just because of their race or ethnicity (or having an accent, or speaking a language). Even so, in light of current events, it may be a good idea for people of certain demographic groups to have proof of citizenship with them.
There were countries I didn't visit, because they were dangerous for tourists. Now I live in one.
If you just want to use the restroom, and a fascist demands you "prove" your gender, what should you do?
a. tell him "you first"
b. invite him to join you in a stall
c. call 911 and report him for invading the ladies room
d. sing "I Enjoy Being a Girl"
What kind of country has a special police force, with no restrictions on its power, that can arrest and detain anyone, anytime, without explanation?
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