A Song for Julia — Soon Available in Chinese!
Hi friends, Just a heads up that the Chinese translation of A Song for Julia is complete and it will shortly go on sale on Chinese ebook sites around the globe! I don’t have a…
Author: Charles
Lifelong Republicans: You don’t have to leave the party, because it already left you
I would never suggest that my friends who are lifelong Republicans abandon their principles. I *do* suggest that the Republican Party already abandoned them, leaving behind those who actually believe in small government, low taxes…
Democrats and Republicans: What’s the Difference?
An old friend of mine recently shared a propaganda post with the tired old theme that there’s no different between political parties, that Democrats and Republicans are the same, that you can’t trust any of…
The party of fiscal responsibility isn’t who you think it is
1980-1992 Republicans: Increase the deficit year over year because it’s important for national security and tax cuts. Ends in a major recession 1992 – 2000 Congressional Republicans suddenly become deficit hawks. Even as the…
John Kelly’s Comments on the Civil War and Lee are wrong, wrong, wrong
I know we’re all supposed to genuflect with our hero-worship of veterans and senior generals etc etc etc, but John Kelly’s latest comments have made me lose respect. Let’s break this out a little.…
Just Remember to Breathe now available in seven languages
Hi friends, I got word this week that the new Chinese translation of Just Remember to Breathe is available, bringing the number of languages this books is available in up to seven. Seven languages! It’s…
Help! I can’t turn off the news!
I have a confession to make. I can’t turn off the news. I’ve been politically engaged all my life, on some level or another. I came of age at a time when the prospect of…
Speaking at American University
These days it’s impossible to find anyone who supported invading Iraq, but back in 2003 it was a wildly popular idea. This clip is from a conference at American University where I talked about opposition…
Trump admin moves to roll back transgender protections
Some thoughts on the latest moves by the Trump administration. 1) Kids (and adults) who are transgender are at higher risk of assault, abuse and murder than just about any other minority in our country…
Prologue / Sam: September 13th
This is an unedited, not cleaned up scene which will probably make into the novel I’ve been working on for the last year or so. Would love your feedback ! The last time I saw…