Tag Archives: Ukraine

The House Speaker’s Théoden Moment

By Robin Bates | Published: April 22, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson had a Théoden moment when it came to Ukraine aid. I explore the parallels.

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In Betraying Ukraine, Graham Is an Oswald

By Robin Bates | Published: February 20, 2024

In betraying Ukraine, Sen. Lindsey Graham is showing a sycophancy to Trump that is similar to that of Oswald for Goneril.

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In Russia, It’s Always 1984

By Robin Bates | Published: February 24, 2023

Putin blames Ukraine, NATO and the U.S. in the same way that Big Brother blames Eurasia.

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Zelensky as Hugo’s Enjolras

By Robin Bates | Published: January 2, 2023

Ukrainian president bears a striking resemblance to Hugo’s Enjorlas in “Les Misérables.”

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Which Poets Should Ukraine Honor?

By Robin Bates | Published: May 23, 2022

Ukraine is currently taking down monuments to Russian-speaking poets and authors.

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Finding Lyrical Beauty in the Midst of War

By Robin Bates | Published: March 2, 2022

A gorgeous lyric by Ukrainian poet Zhadan counters Putin’s tyranny with a reminder of Ukraine’s poetic soul.

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Zelenskyy Cites a Russian Poem

By Robin Bates | Published: February 24, 2022

In an attempt to shame the Russian invaders, the Ukraine president cited a popular Russian poem.

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Trump Tries for a Deal You Can’t Refuse

By Robin Bates | Published: September 25, 2019

In the Trump-

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Nothing Hidden about Trump’s Crimes

By Robin Bates | Published: September 23, 2019

Trump has been caught red-handed wielding government power to attack an opponent. Borges helps us understand why the outcry isn’t louder.

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