Ralph Greenberg wrote this poem as Ann McGovern lay dying after she realized she could not … Continue reading Annie By Ralph Greenberg
Category Archives: First Person
Tranquility
by Barbara Nevins Taylor We heard the trickle, the splash, the play of water almost … Continue reading Tranquility
Finding a Great Hotel In Madrid
by Nick Taylor Barbara and I wanted to start our two-week trip to Spain at a hotel … Continue reading Finding a Great Hotel In Madrid
How to Score Your Dream Internship And Entry Level Job.
By Elizabeth Elizalde I intern at the CBS News program 48 Hours. Last semester, I interned at NY1 and CNN. Other students … Continue reading How to Score Your Dream Internship And Entry Level Job.
My Boss 1099’d Me And Now What?
by Natalie Friedman My boss at the gym where I work handed me an envelope and when I opened it … Continue reading My Boss 1099’d Me And Now What?
Latinos Mourn Slain Officers
By Elizabeth Elizalde As a Latina, I join with others in the community of New York to mourn NYPD … Continue reading Latinos Mourn Slain Officers
I Want My Faith Restored
by Christian Colon I fear for the lives of my friends and my family. One day any one of … Continue reading I Want My Faith Restored
Young People Speak Out About the Garner Verdict 3
by Alyssa Andrews I’m angry. I’m hurt. I’m confused. Eric Garner didn’t deserve to die. He wasn’t hurting anyone. He … Continue reading Young People Speak Out About the Garner Verdict 3
Young People Speak Out About The Garner Verdict 1
by Sindy Nanclares When news about the Eric Garner verdict took over the Twitter feed, it hit me. My high … Continue reading Young People Speak Out About The Garner Verdict 1
Young People Speak Out About The Garner Case 2
by Courtney Knuckles On Wednesday, December 3 at about 7:19 p.m., I was hit with another reality check about the … Continue reading Young People Speak Out About The Garner Case 2
A Caregiver’s Most Important Job
by Lynda Cohen Cassanos At 6:15 p.m., almost every other Sunday evening, I board a bus in midtown Manhattan … Continue reading A Caregiver’s Most Important Job
Barbara Nevins Taylor Honored as Encore.org 2014 Purpose Prize Fellow
Encore.org honored Barbara Nevins Taylor, founder of ConsumerMojo.com, as one of its 2014 Purpose Prize fellows, social innovators over … Continue reading Barbara Nevins Taylor Honored as Encore.org 2014 Purpose Prize Fellow
Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
by Gerry Chambers I decided to invest in my grandchildren’s future. My wife Mary and I believe in higher education. … Continue reading Grandfather’s 529 Plan-Helping Kids Pay for College
End of Summer Garden
by Barbara Nevins Taylor The season is just too short and I always try to keep the color in … Continue reading End of Summer Garden
Glaucoma Trial Drug Axed
by Nick Taylor Sometimes I wonder what’s worse, my glaucoma or the drugs I have to take to treat … Continue reading Glaucoma Trial Drug Axed
How To Work Out After 50
by Kevin May I grew up in a family of thirteen children and we didn’t always have enough to … Continue reading How To Work Out After 50