Welcome to Bob J Brand
Given the mess in which we find ourselves with challenges to democracy, equality, and inclusion all over the United States and internationally, I have started this website to increase my public engagement on a range of issues having to do with creating a just society. At the same time the website will link to a twice-weekly blog (that I will start in late January 2024) and will present sets of my photographic work which will be available to help with fundraising by giving prints to people who support progressive organizations.
A Modest Proposal to Judges and Prosecutors Involved with Ex President Trump
While we can all hope that Mr. Trump can control his statements that risk the safety of jurors, witnesses, court and public safety employees, prosecutors and judges, if he chooses to violate conditions of bail and orders of the court we can rest assured that the federal government already [...]
Mark and Sam Among Others…
Thanks for sharing a thoughtful and considered opinion on the current crisis in Israel and Gaza. Also, thanks for sharing JoAnn and Michael’s article. I served for several years on the board of Americans for Peace Now with them and respect them as I do you. That said, let [...]
What Happens to a Dream Deferred?
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does [...]