My Dad Wants You to Read This
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers and/or children of fathers. Let me tell you a little about my dad, Joe Franken. Joe spoke German until he was 5 years old because his parents came to America from Germany. (That’s why I’m not freaked out about immigration.) My Dad’s dad, Otto, died of tuberculosis when […]
D-DAY
As Joe Biden heads over to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, it is a reminder of the stakes of this election.
CONVICT-IN-CHIEF
Yesterday was a great day because justice prevailed. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts.
Shame on You!
For last month’s fundraising deadline, I offered to humiliate myself physically and emotionally — and it was one of my most successful fundraising emails this year!
Pity the Fool!
May 21st marks the birthday of Mr. T and, also, me. Pity the fool who doesn’t see this as the perfect opportunity to support Midwest Values PAC in our effort to make sure November 5th is a happy day for us all.
My mother-in-law’s 101st birthday
Franni and I flew to Portland, Maine, this past weekend to celebrate my mother-in-law Fran’s 101st birthday. (Franni is a junior.)
The Trial
Have you been following Trump’s trial? I have. It’s easy to get sucked into the drama, the legal analysis, and, sometimes, the comedy of it all.
I Will Bathe in Expired Milk
This upcoming election is so important that I am willing to go to desperate ends to raise money to help Democrats win in key races — like bathing in expired milk.
Trump is so sick
Donald Trump’s not making a big secret about his motives — he says it’s about revenge. He promised a “bloodbath” if he doesn’t win.
My Opening Argument
Yesterday the prosecution and defense gave their opening arguments in what appears to be the only case against Trump that will go to trial before the election.
