Archive For May 2011
Bluefin Tuna: In Danger But Not Endangered
on May 31, 2011 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
On May 27, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced it won’t list Atlantic bluefin tuna as endangered. (Note timing: a Friday before a 3-day holiday.) The decision is […]
Once, Shame on You, Twice, Shame on Who?
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Dear Agi, For the past two years I have been embroiled in an emotionally gut-wrenching divorce after twelve years of married life. Together my husband and I have two young […]
Lesson Learned
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
My son is six-years-old. He’s the child of my second marriage. Somewhere in my attic are the photos from my first wedding, and envelopes of photos from vacations, family visits, […]
WWRD (What would Robin do?)
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
The first time Robin and I met, Aaron had decided to bring her along when he was picking up the kids. I will shamefully admit I was incredibly nervous. Not […]
Remembering My Father on Memorial Day
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Every year Memorial Day gets a little easier. My father died on this day, May 31st, seven years ago. He would have been an old man by now. He would […]
Why are we so mad at Arnold?
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Are we mad because he had a child with another women or because he hid the child or because he cheated on America’s royal sweetheart? Or all of the above? […]
Is There Such a Thing as a ‘Credible’ Rape Victim?
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
In the last few weeks I’ve learned a number of valuable lessons. Among them: 1) Apparently if you are poor, you should not expect to be taken seriously if you […]
Labels of Love
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
When I was born, I became a daughter. Sixteen months later, when my brother was born, I became a sister. As I got older, I became a friend and later, […]
House Debt Limit Vote: Republicans Vote Against Raising Debt Ceiling
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
WASHINGTON — House Republicans dealt defeat to their own proposal for a $2.4 trillion increase in the nation’s debt limit Tuesday, a political gambit designed to reinforce a demand for […]
Sometimes Love Is Right Across The Street
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Part 2 In A Series About A Lazy, Divorced Male Forced To Leave His Neighborhood In Search Of True Love A few weeks later my landlord informed me that he’d […]