Less than a hundred years ago, in continental America, ecological and economic disaster precipitated mass migration across state lines by hungry, destitute and desperate men, woman and children. Like those seeking entry to the wealthy west today, these migrants undertook long and arduous journeys from their homelands in search of hope and opportunity. Like current... Continue Reading →
US Failure in Afghanistan
First published in the Irish Examiner on 16 July 2021. See here On 8 July, President Joe Biden announced that the US military mission in Afghanistan would end by 31 August just over a week before the 20th anniversary of 9/11. In his remarks, Biden contended that the ‘military mission hasn’t failed, yet’. However, it’s hard... Continue Reading →
Capitol Riot: Race in U.S. Politics
On the 6th January extraordinary scenes unfolded in Washington DC. Violent rioters stormed the U.S. Congress some wielding flags of the Confederacy – the losing side in the American Civil War. That evening, anti-racism scholar, Ibram X. Kendi tweeted 'white privilege is on display like never before in the U.S. Capitol'. While 'white privilege' may not... Continue Reading →
Timeline of Transition of Power from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration
Period of time between Election Night and Inauguration – 79 days known as the interregnum 3 Nov 20 – election day The Tuesday after the first Monday in November On election day, Americans do not just vote for president but also many state and local level positions too -- everything from a senator to the local... Continue Reading →
Jacqueline Fitzgibbon 