What can we say now?
Sometimes I think it's a problem that we as humans can find humor in the most serious of times, and sometimes I think it's the very thing that keeps us (somewhat) sane. For this very…
The Elections – YIKES
Within a day this election will be over. This blog offers you some lists, readings, and videos concerning the election with almost NO COMMENT from me other than to describe them. Please dip into whatever…
GREEN VOTER GUIDE – state propositions and more!
Here are links to the Voter Card and complete Green Voter Guide, a well-respected election guide produced by the Green Party of Alameda County.VOTER CARD (also copied below)Complete GREEN VOTER GUIDE - PDF A NOTE…
Make democracy better NOW — hold their feet…
Does it really work to vote for a candidate and then "hold their feet to the fire" to make them do what we really want and need? Or is that a fantasy? Too often we…
How to vote strategically, peacefully and SAFELY
Here's a three item glossary for you for the November 5 election. 1 — POPULAR VOTE does not determine the winner of the US presidency. In 2000 and 2016, George W. Bush and then Donald…
What’s the problem with having billionaires?
This piece has five parts. First is how billionaires buy power, and second, is about why there are so many billionaires now and not before. Third is about the incredible reality of "billionaire" — change…
Millions can “SAFELY” vote for Jill Stein!
Yes, you and millions of people in the United States — who oppose death and destruction, and who want real policies that help people and benefit the planet and peace — can safely vote for…
Give Youth a Chance — Consider Jill Stein!
"Give Peace a Chance" was in my mind as a title, but the strong youth movements happening now inspired me to change it to "Give YOUTH a Chance!" The campus encampments and uprisings are reminiscent…
MAY DAY! Let US be friends — not…
For more than two years, from early 2022 when people were focused on Russia and Ukraine, I have been stunned to hear people offhandedly say, by the way, "China is bad." What? Can we love…
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
I love to say, only partly joking, that the ultimate feminist statement is "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!" Immediately after that statement is the question, "So what is all this crap, and how can we…