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Giulio Andreotti Larger than Life even in Death

Judith Harris

The death of Giulio Andreotti at age 94 marks the end of an era. He was the last important figure of the first Italian republic, and as such his death on May 6 was a top news...

Political Suicide in New York City and Italy: Part II - NYC

Jerry Krase

New York City and Italy have a great deal in common, starting and ending with self-destructive electorates; voters who are intent on putting into office people who, in one way or...

Behind the Closed Doors of the "Professoriate"

Anthony Julian Tamburri

The world of post-high school education has always been fascinating, intriguing, and, in a number of cases, perplexing. It is a place where — for four years, usually — young...

Step Aside Homer! "The Authoress of the Odyssey” is a Sicilian Girl from Trapani

Tom Verso

Amazing Sicily!

Answers for Art Students

Darrell Fusaro

No matter where or when, the creative artist always has the ability to enjoy prosperity and success. Here's how I do it.

Giorgo Napolitano Fights the "Fatal Deadlock"

Judith Harris

Despite a generalized sigh of relief, concerns remain that this year's Italian political debacle is not yet over. The newly re-elected President Giorgio Napolitano, 87, speaking...

My Version of "History"

Aileen Riotto Sirey

What follows is one woman’s response to the attacks against the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute and Dean Anthony Julian Tamburri. It does NOT address the validity of...

Really? This is Section A news for the United States?

Anthony Julian Tamburri

What follows are a few comments and musings on a topic that I have, for the most part, thought deserved little to no attention in general. I state “in general” because there...

Angelino Alfano: "The House on Fire"

judith harris

Right and left in Italy agree on the gravity of the problem. "The house is on fire," thundered Angelino Alfano, titular secretary of the rightist Freedom Party (PdL). "Italy is...

Bersani Treks Uphill, but to Where?

Judith Harris

One month after Italy's national general elections, Pier Luigi Bersani, leader of the Partito Democratico (PD), is trudging up a political Mount Everest whose peak hides,...

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