“The Republicans love to say that the Democratic Party is ruled by ‘special interests.’ But when pressed to name these ‘special interests,’ the usual reply is women, blacks, teachers, and unions. Those are ‘special interests’ to be proud of—because together they comprise the majority of Americans. What about the ‘special interests’ that dominate the Republican … Continue reading Random Quote for August 26, 2026
“Some people make a bad bed, they just have to lie in it.”~Virginia Euwer Wolff American author Virginia Euwer Wolff was born on this day in 1937.
“We need students to understand how the world has changed and be prepared to make contributions in a new way.”~Paul Jacobs American activist and journalist Paul Jacobs was born on this day in 1918.
I recently received the Deck of Worlds (a Story Engine expansion) as a gift. So, I thought I’d combine a draw from my original cards (I received those a few years ago at a Free Comic Book Day) with a location from the new cards. Instead of having to figure out where my character has … Continue reading Finding Twilight
“You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”~Ray Bradbury American author and screenwriter Ray Bradbury was born on this day in 1920.
“All humanity inspires me. Every passer-by is my unconscious sitter; and as strange as it may seem, I really draw folk as I see them. Surely it is not my fault that they fall into certain lines and angles.”~Aubrey Beardsley English illustrator and author Aubrey Beardsley was born on this day in 1872.
“We must never take the public’s trust for granted—our predecessors worked hard to earn it, and it is our responsibility to continually earn that trust.”~Sally Yates American lawyer Sally Yates was born on this day in 1960.
“The road to tyranny, we must never forget, begins with the destruction of the truth.”~William J. Clinton American former politician, lawyer, and 42nd president of the United States William J. Clinton was born on this day in 1946.
“We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.”~Francis John McConnell American social reformer and a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church Francis John McConnell was born on this day in 1871.
“We have the right as individuals, to give away as much of our own money as we please in charity; but as members of Congress we have no right to appropriate a dollar of the public money.”~Davy Crockett American politician, militia officer, and frontiersman Davy Crockett was born on this day in 1786.
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