Equal Time With Martha Burk

The U.S. declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, the day after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. One woman stood in opposition.

The holidays are here, Christmas, Hanukkah, and a host of others around the world. But the various religions are having a hard time agreeing on ownership of the symbolism.

We have many food companies in the U.S. with vittles fit for a Thanksgiving dinner.  Can we buy American for our grocery list this year?

There's no question our airline system is a total mess, for passengers and pilots alike. But the so-called "friendly skies"  don't exist for one other class of airline workers.

Veteran's Day the nation's annual day to honor those who served our armed forces and  recognize their contributions  and sacrifices to our country. But there's a new scam afoot that tarnishes vets and costs us all in the bargain.

Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food aid due to the government shutdown.  They may get "half a loaf" due to a last minute court ruling, but it's no way to treat our fellow citizens, and what happens next?

Halloween is here, with the usual ghosts.  goblins, ghouls, and scary clowns: this year watch out for a new one.

Every year the American Library Association puts out a list of banned books in libraries and schools. Censors are hard at work. 

Have you been seeing purple ribbons lately around your area on lamp posts, fences, and other public places?  They're aimed at one group you've probably never thought about.

Coffee fan alert:  Big new announcement  from Starbucks. They’re upwards of 100 stores, and at least 59  just happen to be unionized. Coincidence? You decide.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month, so let's recognize their leaders, and raise a glass to the founder of the United Farm Workers. If you’re thinking Cesar Chavez, you’re a little less than half right.

The U.S. Census Bureau released the new wage data earlier this month.  Big surprise? Nope -- same old, same old. 

What with lousy politics, floods, guns everywhere you look, and fools on the Hill, there’s not much to feel good about in the news.  So let’s take a break and mark this week with some celebrations you probably don’t know about.

Last June Secretary of the Navy Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of eight U.S. naval ships. The decree came during Pride month, when Hegseth gleefully celebrated the renaming of the USS Harvey Milk, which had honored the prominent gay civil rights activist. So it’s no surprise that the seven ships remaining on Hegseth’s current  hit list all honor women and minorities. 

This week we celebrate Labor Day, honoring American workers.  It’s been celebrated every year since 1894, when President President Grover Cleveland signed the law making the first Monday in September a national holiday.  Bur how are our workers really doing?

Will students heading back to college this month be packing heat along with the books and booze?   The campus vigilante group Students for Concealed Carry claims to have 350 chapters on college campuses – to keep the students safe of course. 

August 26th marks a momentous day in U.S. History, but many Americans don’t know about it, a few celebrate or mark it in any way. What is it?  Listen up and find out.

I thought I knew about most of US History, at least in passing. Boy, was I an ignoramus. You may be too. Here's the skinny.

The Dog Days of Summer aren't actually about dogs -- but the stars and ancient peoples. Still, here are a few humandogs to think about.

President Lyndon Johnson made history on July 30, 1965, when he signed two laws that would greatly improve the lives of Americans. Both have worked well, and are now under siege.