Charles van Heck's Woodhull Journal

Daniel Patrick Moynihan

  • The Election of Our Discontent

    Revolutions have a peculiarity about them. Ideologues feed off people’s anger. The people are less concerned about the philosophical arguments than achieving political and social justice. The leadership has a foundational ideology, but what policies insurgents will implement remains speculation… Continue reading

  • When Grief Becomes Rage

    Going to the White House was always a big deal for Daniel Patrick Moynihan.  He was 36 years old when he was working for the Kennedy Administration as the Assistant Secretary of Labor. On the afternoon of 22 November 1963,… Continue reading

  • DEMOCRATS AND THE MORAL MOMENT

    To an independent outsider, the quarrel and discord between oppositional wings have made the Democratic Party appear obsolete. Neither the DNC leadership nor the operatives, those attached to the traditional role of polity, appear capable of recognizing who their constituencies… Continue reading

  • Welcome

    Henry David Thoreau’s words summarize my perspective on how to approach our all too brief time on this good earth. “I went for a walk in the woods…. It was wonderfully warm and pleasant.” I hope you will find your… Continue reading