Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Magic power: I make kitties drool. Sixteen, going on 12, with the insatiable curiosity of two-yo.

🎭 San Diego Actor, Director, and Professor 🐈 Cat lady 🏰 Disney adult

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Author, screenwriter, uppity woman. Writer of Substack called MIDDLE AGE LADY RAGE

Head of Team Takei and CEO at The Social Edge, Composer of Allegiance on Broadway, Appellate Litigator, Author of The Status Kuo Substack

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Sen. Sanders of Vermont, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history.

I’ve boldly gone into the clear blue yonder. Follow for more recipes and tips.

Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com

Arts & Culture columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle, farmer’s market patron, small dog person.

Playwright / Theatre Director Chair, Department of Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Executive Director, Nevada Conservatory Theatre

That Cuthbert guy. Educator, Illuminator, Procrastinator, and a fourth thing.

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