Category: Candid Perspectives
From DC to Davos to Minnesota—How Fear Became American Foreign and Domestic Policy
by Emil GuillermoThe world feels upside down. Donald Trump recently bragged that he did not take Greenland by force. That’s the bar now—an American president [Read More…]
As Trump Rages Against Immigration, I Mourn The Perfect Immigrant
Here comes ethnic purity 2.0, American-style. That is unless we are loud and persuade the public that Trump-style racist is plain un-American.
East Wing Demolition Man Trump Turns Filipino Just In Time For His Asian Trip
The East Wing demolition was more like “total and complete” obliteration, Trump’s favorite word after last summer’s big surprise when the U.S. bombed Iran.
Shutdown Comedy? We’re In The King Zone
The October shutdown of the U.S. government is a joke.
On Labor, Diaspora, Filipino Food Trucks, And Freedom
I’m American. But do I look American?
Flying While Filipino, Fear At The Airport And How “South Park” Is Saving Democracy
Anyone traveling to a foreign country and back this summer has this fear. And it’s all because of the capricious way our laws are honored or dishonored.
Trump Bombs Distract From The Bombs On Health Care; Plus, A Note Of Hawaii Journalism Legend Jerry Burris
July is the month of open questions. It should be for the celebration of American freedom.
On Father’s Day Weekend—A Poem For My Dad, The Manong, A Golf Triumph, And The People Say “No Kings” As Trump Shows His Wares
by Emil Guillermo For a guy like me, who loved to play golf with my pals during my days in Hawaii, the topper for Father’s [Read More…]
Identity Politics Not Dead With “Race Hustler” Donald Trump
It was my mixed-race Filipino Caucasian daughter who convinced me to just fill out the damn form.
