In order to get a reality check on the political environment in the U.S., I sent a short survey to the members of various circles I participate in. Almost all are in West Coast states, especially CA. The survey is not at all “scientific.” In these lists of results, I have tried to remove words […]
Author: Laura Wells
CSA: Yummy New Year’s resolution for you, and the planet!
As a New Year’s resolution, consider giving yourself something that is… Way back in the early 90s, just after the Green Party became a ballot qualified party in California, we ran an article in the local Green Party newsletter encouraging people to belong to a CSA, Community Supported Agriculture. I signed up with Full Belly […]
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 short blog, I gathered a few of my favorite (somewhat) political quotes. The list starts out with two quotes that […]
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 you find interesting. I do have one comment, however, especially in light of (1) through (3) below. Wouldn’t it be […]
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 ON FLAWED PROPOSITIONS Propositions (and candidates!) are often so flawed that even people with very similar values have strong […]
Make democracy better NOW — hold their feet to the fire NOW!
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 describe politicians as “disappointing” when they do not follow through on their campaign promises, despite public pressure to do so. […]
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 Trump took the presidency after losing the popular vote. This is because of the centuries-old Electoral College. 2 — ELECTORAL […]
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 the “m” in millionaire to a “b” and the reality is a thousand times more staggering. Fourth imagines what life […]
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 Jill Stein in November, and have NO WORRIES that your votes will help a candidate you oppose! Here’s what Ralph […]
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 of the sixties, but as NPR reported, “Two of the main differences: the U.S. doesn’t have boots on the ground […]