Marc JohnsonJun 19, 20153 minWhat We Permit We Promote…What we permit we promote. It has all become so predictable, the banality of mass death and guns and race in our exceptional nation. It...
Marc JohnsonMar 13, 20146 minPackin’ in the ClassroomIdaho Gov. Butch Otter’s signature on the contentious legislation was no surprise. He signaled his support early but, given the unanimous...
Marc JohnsonSep 18, 20133 minWhat Will It TakeIn the 1950’s and 60’s it took a landmark Supreme Court decision – Brown v. Board of Education – the courage and dignity of a black woman...
Marc JohnsonJan 18, 20136 minFor ‘Em, Or Agin ‘EmAs it has accumulated political power over the last 25 years and become the most feared lobby in the country, the NRA has been nothing if...
Marc JohnsonDec 20, 20125 minGuns and GutsIn 1963 when the young black activist, John Lewis, who later became the distinguished Congressman from Georgia, was nearly beaten to...
Marc JohnsonDec 16, 20124 minIt’s the CultureThe after massacre reports speculate that the mass murder of 20 six and seven year olds may prompt a serious national discussion of what...
Marc JohnsonAug 18, 20107 minTed StevensAlaska says “goodbye” today to the guy the state legislature once voted “the Alaskan of the Century.” I’m betting the ceremony in the...