Latin America, Ukraine, and Palestine
This fall we seem to be at a crossroads, especially those of us in the US, the most powerful nation the world has ever known, militarily and economically. How is the US government handling this…
Imagine a Real Democracy – from “Can’t win”…
When the phrase "CAN’T WIN" is applied to a candidate whose values you basically agree with, what is really being said is "YOU CAN’T WIN!" This is a system problem, not a problem of you…
What would I do about Ukraine?
A friend and I have been debating Ukraine, and struggling to be respectful of our differing opinions. He asked me, "What would the Green Party — or you yourself — do about Ukraine if you…
I don’t want to give up!
I’ve made a commitment — to myself really — to do a monthly blog. It started almost 4 years ago because things had gotten pretty bad in the US, across the board: peace, environment, justice,…
Can we agree?
Divide and conquer seems to be in full force in the United States. It reminds me of the stance taken after 9/11 when George W. Bush said, "Every nation, in every region, now has a…
MAY DAY! Let US be friends — not…
In February 2022 when people talked about Russia and Ukraine, I was stunned to hear people add words to the effect that, by the way, "China is bad." Can we love our country — the…
Who Do We Think We Are?
Big peace rallies are starting up again. Hoping lots of people will find a way to BE THERE at rallies for peace. A big rally is happening in Washington DC on Saturday, March 18 at…
Keep Them Busy — The trouble with Trump
"Keep them busy!" What Trump says and does has kept a lot of the public and government distracted and busy in recent years. On January 28, Trump kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign, alerting us…
Hugo Chávez — Ten Years Presente!
Ten years ago on March 5, 2013, Hugo Chávez, president of Venezuela, died. A piece I wrote called "Ten Things I Learned from Hugo Chávez" is below and HERE. Presente! is a word used in…
Wrapping up 2022, in Gratitude
This was quite a year for me, and I’m guessing for everyone! At the end of a year, I like to consider all the things "I gave myself" last year. Using that phrase reminds me…