When In Rome,
Do as the Visigoths Do
May 2, 2006

Does anyone else see the absurdity in the phrase ‘immigrant rights?’ Over the last few weeks, as many Americans like me were stunned by the massive marches of immigrants that took place in several US cities and the concerted effort to paralyze the system with the boycott May 1, the phrase has been all over the news. But no one has ever really challenged it.

Journalists report the message of the immigrants (who are mostly Mexican and mostly illegal): immigrants do a large amount of work in America, helping to sustain the economy and better our standard of living, and so they deserve to get the benefits that all other Americans get (e.g., education, drivers licenses, Medicare, Social Security). more

The Renascent Releases Its Second Volume

January 5, 2006

The Renascent has released its second volume showcasing creative writing of various genres. The latest edition includes short stories, poetry, a play, and essays.

"The second volume is a great collection of written works. It has by far exeeded our expectations." JSB Morse, one of the editors said.

The Renascent - volume 2

Writers included in the second edition of The Renascent are (in order of appearance)Rachelle Arlin Credo, Mark Blickley, Jennifer Coffey, José Langlois, Rebekah Frumkin, Claire Love
David Gruber, Kristen Depken, C. Cay Cary, Joe Coale, E. Robert Morse, Emily Diaz, Estefán Gargost, William Burns
Krystyna Kouri, Pam Cole, Ruhe T. Gutes. Artists who appear in the publication are Michael Mayhew, Michael Grimaldi, Jenny Balisle, Monica Hernandez, J. Morse

You can purchase copies of the second edition at amazon.com and Compass Marketplace.

The next edition of The Renascent will showcase photography. For more information, click here.