De laatste 4 weken worden we elke dag overspoeld met breaking news items over de Trump Administration. Ik zie een Amerika dat ik nog niet eerder heb gezien, het lijkt alsof de verkiezingen iets hebben blootgelegd wat niet meer ondergestopt kan worden in ander nieuws. Ik probeer zo veel mogelijk verschillende nieuwszenders en journalisten te… Lees verder Overkill aan Breaking News
Auteur: Gerdien Knikker
October
My oh my, I thought my journal here would receive more regular updates. It is more difficult than I thought to keep up with my readings and follow the campaign trail. There are so many different things at play here that I am struggling to put things in perspective, and be on top of it.… Lees verder October
It takes a Village
The last moments before you enter the stage and officially launch your campaign must be very intense. Knowing that your speech is in your hand, no time left to make some additional changes, trying to put on a smile and telling yourself to enjoy this moment as long as possible.... And then your name is… Lees verder It takes a Village
Here we go
Everyday Americans need a champion. I want to be that champion. It's very plain and simple. It's the yes we can of 2008. And somehow everything is really different. Today, I'll watch the official launch of of Hillary Clinton for President at Roosevelt Island, New York. I'm so excited for all this campaign buzz that I'm… Lees verder Here we go
First: reading a book about a Republican candidate
As I am getting myself ready to dive into the elections 2016 frenzie I thought it would be wise to gain a better understanding of what motivates a person of "the other side". So today when I came home a new book was waiting for me: Jeb Bush: The Royal Prince. Yes, I am with… Lees verder First: reading a book about a Republican candidate
American Storytelling 