Another World Is Possible
If you ask me for the three things that matter in politicians, I would say VALUES, VALUES, VALUES. Yes, age, gender, and ethnicity are important. Class is also important, although classism was less acknowledged before the 2000s. Spellcheck used to underline “classism” as not-a-word! As to ageism, I hear talk about Biden and Trump being […]
This past week a couple of articles caught my eye. I find myself pausing while writing this because of the enormity of what’s happening in Palestine — it seems impossible to visualize it as real — and because of the courageous attempts so many people are making do whatever they can to STOP the killing. […]
Here is information with some useful links, provided with the hope that we here in California can use our values and energy for positive change now. The “nation-state” of California can serve as a leading model for other states in our country. Healthcare in California The Democratic Party has what’s called a “super-trifecta” in California, […]
March 31 is the anniversary of the birth of César Chávez (1927-1993). Alongside his wife Helen and many others, in the 1960s he organized a successful grape strike and co-founded United Farm Workers. I was delighted to be reminded of this holiday, which is celebrated in California and several other states. Because of our troubling […]
Photos: Thoreau’s cabin (reconstructed) and Emerson’s house SIMPLIFY SIMPLIFY SIMPLIFY On page 240 of my raggedy 75-cent copy of Henry David Thoreau’s book Walden; or Life in the Woods is a quote that I found exhilarating early in my 20s. “I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the […]
Photo from ERA History UPDATE: This blog was sent out on January 15, 2025. Biden needed to direct the US Archivist to certify the ERA while he was still president. Here’s an update per Wikipedia:“On January 17, 2025, President Biden declared that, in his opinion, the Equal Rights Amendment was the law of the land […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]