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The Status of Interpretation in Italian American Studies: Shameless Promotion of My Books, Part II

Jerry Krase

The First Annual Forum in Italian American Criticism was held in Manhattan in 2008 at which internationally renowned scholars were invited to comment on “The Status of...

Perugia: Chronicles from the International Journalism Festival

Anthony Paonita

The big act that kicked off the festival was the movie "Italy, Love It or Leave it" by documentary film makers Luca Ragazzi and Gustav Hofer. The movie analyzes all the emotional...

Letters from Italy After Berlusconi: Politics Behind the Scenes

Judith Harris

"The man who governs Italy has no power. At most he can ask a courtesy, but he can’t give orders. [Mussolini] was right when he said that it’s not difficult to govern the...

The "Right" to Marry

Jerry Krase

Everyone is talking about the new New York State law that gives non-heterosexual couples the right to get married, but the belated law is really about recognizing homosexuals as...

Referendum in Italy: The Government Defeated. And Now What?

Judith Harris

Over half the country is rejoicing this week because a nationwide referendum drew a stunning turnout of over 57% of those eligible to vote, and four pieces of center-right...

Andrew Cuomo: Coffee, Tea, or Cappuccino?

Jerry Krase

Given the unfortunate hot breakfast drink metaphors "Tea Party" and "Coffee Party" that have been brewed to simplify the already simple-minded partisan political debate in...

So Who Has the Last Laugh?

Judith Harris

Some are saying that the Italian political situation is so surreal that it defeats any attempt at humor. They should think again. The comics are having a field day, and maybe a...

Blame it on Columbus

Jerry Krase

This year's reflection on the Columbus Day Parade in New York City has become much more problematic as at least one of the Italian American characters who was proudly marching in...

Italian Politics and Politics for Italians Abroad. Democratic Party Leader Bersani Meets the NY Community

Marina Melchionda

“The Democratic Party must become the party of the people, of a united people, of common people who embrace modern ideas and progress. You Italians living abroad are among our...

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Vote for the Guy Whose Name Ends in “O.”

Jerry Krase

Two (or perhaps three) people with Italian-sounding last names are simultaneously running for governor of the State of New York. This means that Italian American voters will have...

The Italian-American Political & Moral Bocce Club of Paradise’s Inaugural Annual May Day Dinner Dance, Gala, and Reception

Joey Skee

Another blog post about a very real event parodying ongoing surreal phenomena.

Explaining American Politics Again: The Health of Democracy

Jerry Krase

It is difficult to explain why, in reference to the passage of HR3962 "The Affordable Health Care for America Act," so many people who will actually benefit from it protested...

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