Category: Edition No. 184 – August 2020

*Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.

67% of registered voters say the country is on the wrong track, that includes 61% of men and 71% of women. Continue reading “State of the Nation”

On August 19, 2020, Apple became the first U.S. company to reach a market value of $2 trillion. [NBC News 8/19/20] Continue reading “This and That”

“When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence, aggression and war. So, I say to you, walk with the wind brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.”
Congressman John R. Lewis Continue reading “Quotes”

As of 8/18/20, an Economist/YouGov poll found that 43% of registered voters approved of the job that President Trump is doing while 54% disapprove. 37% of women approve of the job he is doing along with 44% of men, while 57% of women disapprove along with 49% of men. Continue reading “President Trump”

The 59th presidential election will take place on November 3, 2020. 67 days from today. Continue reading “2020”

Approval of the Congress generally remains quite bleak. Continue reading “Congress”

In this new feature of the Washington Watch, WW will primarily suggest books you may find interesting but now and then it may also mention a TV program, and other things. I would welcome your suggestions and your input. What have you been reading that you think WW readers might like? Continue reading “WW Recommends Books & Other Things”

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is designed to guarantee equal legal rights to all American citizens regardless of sex. The first version of an ERA was written by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman and was introduced in Congress in December 1923. Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”