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Politics: Mean Marjorie Taylor Greene

Text by Claude2 . Edited by Tony Ward . Marjorie Taylor Greene has made headlines since her election to Congress in 2020 for her controversial and often extreme political stances. As a vocal supporter of former President Trump and his “Make America Great Again” movement, Greene has propagated disproven conspiracy theories, expressed racist and anti-Semitic … Read more

Nefertari Williams: Tim Scott OUR Black Man – Not yours!

Text by Nefertari Williams, Copyright 2024 . Tim Scott OUR Black Man – Not yours! . This is an opinion piece so I will go easy. To understand my perspective you will have to learn a few things that are just truths within the black community. Colorism exists. Since we were enslaved individuals we were … Read more

Hamburg, Germany: A Brief History of the Village Hotel

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Brief History of the Village Hotel . Looking through the archives recently I came across this portrait of two Albanian sex workers. I cast them for a shoot for Penthouse Magazine in 2003.  My producer, Suzaan Talib introduced me to the young performers while I was staying … Read more

Bob Shell: My Continuing Publishing Saga

Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2023 . My Continuing Publishing Saga . My book ‘Heaven and Hell on the Road to Reno was just disapproved at the top level of the Virginia Department of Corrections. They said: “‘Material that contains solicitations for or promotes activities that are in violation of state or federal law including … Read more

Tony Ward: Artist Statement

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Artist Statement Thirty years ago in 1993. I embarked on a new body of work that explored our rights in America to freedom of expression. My subjects were from all walks of life, from various races, religious backgrounds  and sexual persuasions. This melting pot that stubbornly defines America  formed … Read more