Paul's Writings

When Mom cares for adult daughter, Mother's Day carries new meaning

USA Today
May 8, 2008
by Paul Aronsohn

It wasn't supposed to be this way. At age 72, my mother, Margot, should be enjoying her "golden" years. After all, she worked most of her life, raised four kids and survived three divorces. Mom's due a little rest and relaxation.

Conversely, at age 45, my sister Patti should be knee deep in the "busy" years. She should be working long hours, raising children and sharing life with a special someone.

Setting A New Political, Moral Course In 2008

The Record
December 26, 2007
By Paul Aronsohn

THESE ARE challenging times. We work longer hours. We pay higher taxes. Yet, we seem to have less to show for it all.

And if you stop for a moment, take a step back and look around, you will notice even more disturbing things -- National debt. Personal debt. Foreclosures. Iraq. Katrina. Poverty. The uninsured. Britney Spears. Larry Craig. Michael Vick. Partisanship. Corruption. Voting irregularities. Global warming. Torture. Diabetes. Heart disease. My Space. Pedophilia. Stress....

A great civil rights challenge of our era

The Record
May 22, 2007
By Paul Aronsohn and Marcie Roth

It is a shameful story – one that needs to be retold.

The war and its aftermath: Bad for the U.S., Israel

The war and its aftermath: Bad for the U.S., Israel
New Jersey Jewish News
October 26, 2006
By Paul Aronsohn

Americans have increasingly come to realize that the Iraq war has not benefited U.S. national security. In fact, a recent consensus report by 16 U.S. intelligence agencies points to a sobering truth: The Iraq war has undermined our real war against international terrorism.

But for some, the question remains: Has the Iraq war been good for Israel? In a word, my answer is a resounding no.

Bush should convene a health-care summit

Herald News
January 23, 2005
By Paul Aronsohn

There is nothing more important than good health. Yet, for too many Americans, there is nothing more elusive than good health care. For that reason, the issue was front and center in last year's presidential debate. To some, this may have seemed surprising given the national focus on war and terrorism. To the rest of us, however, this made perfect sense.

The task ahead for Governor-to-be Codey

The Record
September 16, 2004

Dear Senator Codey,

You will soon take over the reins of government and assume responsibility for one of the most powerful statehouses in the country.

This is a tall order under the best of circumstances, but for you, the challenge will be particularly great.


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