How to plan a lesson

I thought I would share some of the more outstanding obstacles to planning a lesson here. My supervisors say:
"Teach about 9/11... but don't talk about politics."
"Teach about New York... but we will tell you what to say."
"Teach about Halloween, Hurricane Katrina, a chapter in our English book, how to deliver a speech, how to write a show and tell essay, and a writing a reaction essay about a picture handed out during class... all in one 45 minute class."
"Teach using news articles... but don't talk about economic equality, the environment, religion or politics."
"Teach students how to express their own opinions... but don't express yours, and don't talk about anything controversial."
"And make it interesting. But please do not use games to teach in our classes."

Any suggestions?