2024-02-05 17:45
The Working Poor / The Price of The American DreamThis is a documentary about the working poor in America. It is almost an hour long. The hourly rate may vary from state to state. (Som… Read More
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2023-10-12 15:28
The profit motive works great for many things but not everything. I don't think it does all that well in justice administration. Just consider the horrors of our national prison indust… Read More
2023-09-23 20:49
I don't know of any other way to describe Trump 's hold on his base other than a cult. He can do no wrong in their eyes. Things that would be an absolute outrage for any other politici… Read More
2023-09-13 20:33
More and more people are coming to understand the reality of climate change. I think I like the phrase climate change better than global warming. Somehow, it just seems more self-evident. I… Read More
2023-07-15 22:03
It seems I've made it another year. So what have I learned in the last year? What old lessons are still holding true? What are some new things life is going to teach me? Let's see if I can a… Read More
2023-07-08 22:57
How about some good things happening? It’s Not All Bad—The Year In Positive Environmental NewsBrazil's Lula unveils plan to stop deforestation in Amazon by 2030World poverty… Read More
2023-07-08 16:02
It took a little while to digest my hamburgers and hotdogs. Happy late birthday? Yep, July 4th has rolled around yet again! Of course, we know what this means- hot dogs, ham… Read More
2023-07-01 19:40
Yes, there are always good things going on! After 17-Year Absence, White Rhinos Return To The DR CongoAlway good to see. Here’s some good news about the climate – for a… Read More
2023-06-29 20:23
A Little ChaosI know it can be said of almost anytime, but what a truly exciting time to be alive! There is so much going on. Paying any attention to the news can feel overwhelming. News out… Read More
2023-06-23 16:22
It is all too easy to get caught up in all the depressing news that 24/7 bombards our TV's, tablets, and computer screens. Our news is commodified and that of course changes the priorities… Read More
2023-06-22 15:31
The National Memorial for Peace & JusticeNow here's a topic to make people uncomfortable- racism! There are a myriad of different aspects to it, far more than I can cover in a single blo… Read More
2023-06-17 14:34
When will The Donald stop sucking up so much airtime? I usually try to avoid writing about Donald Trump. I think he gets entirely too much airtime as it is. He's the only ex-presi… Read More
2023-06-14 14:56
This may be a little off-topic for this blog. Maybe so but still an interesting concept. Give it a chance. Yes, it's a slow Saturday. So, I'm drifting around YouTube, which… Read More
2023-04-01 16:59
Sadly enough, school shootings have become so common they rarely make the national news anymore. A recent school shooting in Tennessee did make the national news. Two things made this shooti… Read More
2023-03-19 22:26
A River of Rain.We want to have our cake and eat it too. That's the saying anyway. I see this whenever we talk about climate change. We seem to think that we can go on about our merry wastef… Read More
2022-07-11 15:17
Another year, a bit of a rambling rant...Well, here I am a year later. Not everyone made it, just how it goes. Birthdays are no longer about parties, birthday cake (don't need the extra calo… Read More
2022-07-04 17:49
And it is July 4th again! What's going on? There's high gas prices and inflation. The economy runs in cycles. This too shall pass. No, the president does not have a magic gas price cont… Read More
2022-06-11 14:47
American Fascism Isn't Going AwayJesus, endless war, and the rise of American fascismUS Neoliberal FascismAmerica is now in fascism’s legal phase Read More
2022-06-10 22:08
The recent mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas is about as horrific as it gets. It was far from the first school shooting and will certainly not be the last. Once again we find ourselves in the s… Read More
2022-05-23 14:56
Hate to break it to you on a Monday but the effects of climate change are here. The Southwest’s Drought and Fires Are a Window to Our Climate Change FutureFire season in US Southw… Read More
2022-05-21 22:00
I often see both left and right using "mainstream" media in a pejorative sense. Oh, that's just the mainstream media not telling the whole story or only what "they" want you to hear. I… Read More
2022-05-15 17:52
I'm not interested in starting arguments, debates or general internet outrage. That said, I'm willing to share my view. First, as a dude, I have no say. It's not for me to decide. Such… Read More
2022-05-14 21:54
There is no going back. Social media will be with us for the foreseeable future, only a giant well-aimed meteor, nuclear war or exponential climate change will put an end to it. No, thi… Read More
2022-05-14 19:55
Web 3.0 To Change The Landscape Of Social Media And Online ContentWEEKEND READS: WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA IS DOING TO USHow to Find Support If Social Media Is Hurting Your Mental HealthMeta's VR Wo… Read More
2022-04-10 17:31
Maybe money is not the root of every problem. However, when looking for root causes after peeling back all the layers of the onion, there you will often find money as the source. We humans h… Read More
2022-04-03 16:18
Russian war crimes in Ukraine are not much of a surprise given their recent history elsewhere. They are little more than an over-armed mob. Here is some reading material for background… Read More
2022-04-01 22:25
Never thought you would see something like this on this blog? Me neither... These two guys are not exactly "unpeople." But there are lessons here. Our two tier justice system is on display… Read More
2022-03-24 16:13
So we find ourselves a month into the war in Ukraine. Russia has faltered badly on the battlefield (both ground and air) and in the propaganda war. Look at the two leaders Zelenskyy and Puti… Read More
2022-03-09 23:59
CLIMATE CHANGE NEWSClimate change is hitting the planet faster than scientists originally thoughtWill Climate Change melt the Winter Olympics?Weather whiplash dominated U.S. winter 202… Read More
2022-03-06 18:48
So our homegrown gun nuts are trying to argue Ukraine is a good example of why everyone should have guns. It seems their skills in history are about as good as their skills in modern geopoli… Read More
2022-03-02 19:37
There's another war going into it's 8th year, the war in Yemen. It's a civil war as well as a proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia. With little US / western economic, security or politica… Read More
2022-02-28 14:25
Some ramblings...Why, Russia? Why? I cannot see whatever Putin sees. Ukraine is not a threat and a ways off from NATO consideration. Even as a NATO member, Ukraine is not a threat to a natio… Read More
2022-02-25 17:54
Thoughts and Prayers you say? Well, I thought about it and we need to be the answer to someone's prayers. Here's how YOU can help.UN Crisis ReliefUnited Help UkraineNova Ukraine Do… Read More
2022-02-23 18:36
The big conflict sucking all the oxygen out of the news-scape is Russia-Ukraine. Click the link for an explainer. Once the media fixates on something, any other news falls by the wayside. Th… Read More
2022-02-22 15:58
2'sDAY!!!!!!!Yeah, I like the cool date today. I'm a simple creature. But we are far short of the ultimate 2's day, 2/22/2222. I doubt there will be anything like blogs and socia… Read More
2022-02-20 18:16
"Why clean the bird-bath? They're so dumb, they shit in their own water." Well well, looks like we need to look at ourselves. We are doing our level best to trash all the oceans in reco… Read More
2022-02-16 15:04
Ah yes, the family farm! Just those magic words can fill your head full of images of dad up before dawn to milk the cows, mom and the kids up early to head out to the fields, feed the animal… Read More
2022-02-13 19:00
Some things belong to the state and state only. When I use the term "state" I mean government. The government's role is to maintain the status quo along with the existing power structure. In… Read More
2022-02-11 16:42
Remember opportunity cost from economics 101? No? It's not too complicated. By writing this blog now, I cannot go for a walk, drive or read a book at the same time. So while we hear all abou… Read More
2022-02-06 18:44
The great hot air machine has been in over-drive telling us how divided we are. While I think there may a scattering of nut job sponsored acts of political violence ahead, the idea of full-b… Read More
2022-02-02 18:31
A different kind of post for today! This is a bit of a ramble but hopefully you find something useful. Somebody, smarter than I, said something like "The only thing that stays th… Read More
2022-01-31 18:13
Those wanting to ban and or burn books have never been history's good guys... Never. Some banned book examples Read More
2022-01-30 18:02
So President Putin's thinking of invading Ukraine? Might shore up some poll numbers, create a buffer against NATO and maybe, if he's really lucky, make Russia great again! He's a smart dude… Read More
2022-01-29 15:14
Costs of WarOVER TWO DECADES, U.S.’S GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR HAS TAKEN NEARLY 1 MILLION LIVES AND COST $8 TRILLIONThe costs of post-9/11 wars exceed $8 trillion for US5 Important Books Th… Read More
2022-01-26 18:43
Now, we can pick our own narratives and find a "news" source that backs us up all the way. This is the result of news being commodified like most everything else. The miracle of the pr… Read More
2022-01-23 17:16
...And I was feeling optimistic at the beginning of 2022 (I'm still hopeful). But Democrats will do what they do best, squander opportunity after opportunity. I think Joe Biden is trying. I… Read More
2022-01-21 18:19
Here’s Why The Investigations Against Trump And His Company Are Taking So LongAtlanta D.A. Requests Special Grand Jury in Trump Election InquiryDONALD TRUMP IS DROWNING IN CRIMINAL INV… Read More
2022-01-19 17:13
So I went to my doc for a physical the other day. And as a part of it, she asked about my mental health / any feelings of depression. My answer was simple and direct, "It's 2022." I th… Read More
2022-01-16 18:03
Better buckle up! Looks like 2022 is going to be a wild ride. Wacky far right conservatives and Republicans are hellbent on killing as many of their constituents as possible. The Supre… Read More
2022-01-12 16:39
The omicron variant is one of the latest variants of Covid-19, the gift that just keeps on giving. While it is not as severe, it is much more contagious. So much more contagious, the death-t… Read More
2022-01-09 17:06
Those walking down the authoritarian / fascist road with Republicans and other extreme right groups have short historical memories. This leads to a very bad place for everyone. The vague, my… Read More
2022-01-06 17:29
January 6, 2021 will be covered like the moon landings in the coming days, weeks and months. Here are a few of my thoughts a year later.January 6, 2020 will be about the only thing Trump wil… Read More
2022-01-05 16:55
Climate change is not going away. It is more like half good news. We may avoid the worst case scenarios. It is still going to hurt a lot of people and play a big role in how the next hundred… Read More
2022-01-02 17:36
I learned something during my twenty years working in a state unemployment office, if you are the one who's unemployed, the economy is never doing good. For a leading economic indicator, ope… Read More
2021-12-30 16:59
What Is Toxic Masculinity?Unlearning Toxic MasculinityTOXIC MASCULINITY AND THE NEW, NEW RIGHTLyndon McLeod: Denver gunman encouraged masculine supremacy and COVID-19 controversies Read More
2021-12-29 16:22
We have vaccines that can slow down civid. Slowly more and more people are getting vaccinated. Yes, you can still catch covid / delta / omicrion with the vaccine. But if you do, it will be m… Read More
2021-12-26 17:39
This is one of a series on good news going into 2022. Are Trump and company fading as justice starts to catch up? Maybe... Trump only offers endless whining about the 2020 election. NE… Read More
2021-12-23 17:04
December U.S. Tornado Record Smashed by Two Outbreaks in Five Days; New State Record For IowaWhat to know about December's deadly tornado outbreakIt's official: Last week's storm was another… Read More
2021-12-22 18:17
It looks like Covid is adapting. The latest flavor Omicron, seems to be a little less dangerous but able to spread more. We have passed 800,000 dead and still increasing the death toll every… Read More
2021-12-19 17:58
So what will come after the nation-states (countries) we know today? How we organize ourselves changes over time, with a tendency to further complexity. Global trade, communications, and all… Read More
2021-12-16 16:32
BlackRockBlackRock surging toward ten trillion in assets24 pension fund officials demand BlackRock disclose its political activity and cut off any lawmakers that opposed Biden's certificatio… Read More
2021-12-15 16:00
How to take care of YOU in our time of change. Let's get one thing out of the way. I know I'm writing from a position of privilege. I have a roof, comfortable bed and food in… Read More
2021-12-12 17:27
A few days ago I shared a few articles on food deserts here in the US. I learned a better word may be food apartheid. Deserts are natural and often still full of life. Where and how foo… Read More
2021-12-10 15:37
Unnamed Relatives"I don't believe a word those motherfuckers say anymore," unnamed relative said in the aftermath of the invasion of Iraq. "Don't mess with Uncle Sam's money," another u… Read More
2021-12-09 15:15
What Are Food Deserts? All You Need to Know.Critics say it’s time to stop using the term “food deserts”Food Access Research AtlasUrban farming takes up fight against "food… Read More
2021-12-08 17:02
Dying of despair (overdose, alcoholism, overeating and suicide) has grown at an alarming rate over the last several years. Anyone can die of despair but let's consider white men without… Read More
2021-12-06 16:11
...To quote the late George Carlin, "That's why they call it the American Dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it."Now, I love George Carlin as much as any fan. I e… Read More
2021-12-05 17:11
How about a break from pointing out problems? We get it- there are problems a plenty. What are some solutions putting aside all the barriers for a moment? What can be done by you and me?&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-12-01 16:49
Unpeople is a term I got from Noam Chomsky (don't know if he created it). Unpeople are those generally hidden from view in popular culture. People with physical and mental disabilities can b… Read More
2021-11-29 15:31
5 shocking facts about extreme global inequality and how to even it upInequality.orgHow Artificial Intelligence Could Widen the Gap Between Rich and Poor NationsHow Climate Change Worsens Po… Read More
2021-11-28 17:34
This is not a happy, feel-good post full of hope or possible answers. Here, we will take a peak into the coming dark age we are all facing. It is not just global warming we are facing. There… Read More
2021-11-26 15:28
So I was listening to Van Jones and Andrew Yang on Forward with Andrew Yang. Van said something like Democrats now find themselves having to defend our government institutions from Republica… Read More
2021-11-24 16:10
Thanksgiving may be the best holiday on the US calendar; no gifting expectations, no need to add to your debit level and for many a few days off work. I have never participated in the Black… Read More
2021-11-21 15:35
Now. here's a topic that can make everyone mad! That's not the goal. In recent times, religious freedom has come to mean "I have the religious freedom to impose my religion on my employ… Read More
2021-11-20 16:02
What is Modern Monetary Theory? Understanding the alternative economic theory that's becoming more mainstreamThe Economist Who Believes the Government Should Just Print More MoneyModern Mone… Read More
2021-11-17 16:20
We recently talked about capitalism vs. climate change and income inequality. I think these two issues are related at least as far as justice is concerned. It is poor people who always take… Read More
2021-11-14 18:58
Who likes math? The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since July 2009. Basic math tells us 7.25 X 40 (week) = 290, 290 X 4 (month) = 1,160 and 1,160 X 12 = 13,920 (year) and 290 (… Read More
2021-11-10 15:20
Businesses, big and small, need freedom to flourish. Hold on, I'm not making a Republican talking point here. They need to be transparent for investors to make good decisions about how to in… Read More
2021-11-07 17:03
We have known for at least forty or fifty years humans are causing the Earth to warm and the effects will be catastrophic. Well, here we are; climate change war, crazy weather / fires and is… Read More
2021-11-03 17:37
We can watch the two level justice system play out on the world stage. There is a separate justice system for leaders of rich countries (that shields them from wrong doing) and one for poor… Read More
2021-10-31 15:20
So a little while ago I started reading Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response by Andy Slavitt. If… Read More
2021-10-24 15:50
45 was only a rehearsal for the real Authoritarianism to come. He's a small, petty and vindictive man. Thankfully, he's not smart, organized or political savvy. The January 6th fiasco was go… Read More
2021-08-16 16:32
Toasty Man, I feel like I could write for days and days about everything going wrong. Our slow graveyard spiral is transitioning rapidly into an unrecoverable flat spin. It is not too l… Read More
2021-07-30 14:46
Global Climate Change- NASAWorld Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency 2021Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecastsCr… Read More
2021-06-14 16:14
Krystal BallThis got me thinking. Hey, wanna get in trouble with me? Stop hating on your neighbor with the Trump flag, sticker and or tee shirt. Stop hating on the Bernie Bro, Bid… Read More
2021-06-01 15:36
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the… Read More
2021-02-06 16:44
So 2020 is behind us and before we congratulate each other, let's remember a hell of a lot of people didn't make it. 2021 is getting off to a grim start. Covid it totally out of… Read More
2020-09-23 14:42
Neoliberalism – the ideology at the root of all our problems What exactly is neoliberalism? The Consequences of Neoliberalism in the Current Pandemic &n&hell…Read More
2020-09-22 16:53
2020 is just the gift that keeps on giving. What do we have so far? A global pandemic filtered through political tribalism (mostly here in the U.S.). Cops murdering brown and black people se… Read More
2020-09-01 14:24
I feel the covid / 2020 blues almost as soon as I wake up. I can go places at my own risk. I worry for my brother, a paramedic, running Civid patients everyday. I think about my old work fam… Read More
2020-08-24 19:48
I'm a person with a physical disability. I owe any success I've had to my parents, those who helped win disability rights and a good education. I had the good fortune to be born after the ti… Read More
2020-08-19 17:19
Friends, what a time to be alive! We are living through massive changes here at home and around the world. It seems every generation can say the same. My granddad lived an exemplary life as… Read More
2020-08-13 15:47
So Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris for Vice-President. That's a safe pick that will keep the donors happy. On the down side, there is no place for those of us wanting things like medicare for… Read More
2020-08-07 17:00
So Covid-19 is still all the rage. One cannot check the news without a covid story or two. Poor ole Donald has to be so sad with it taking some of the media's attention off his tweets, outra… Read More
2020-08-03 23:37
While Covid dominates the news cycle what are we missing? Here are a few examples. Trump Inherited the Drone War but Ditched Accountability This is what happens when th… Read More
2020-08-01 14:01
Hi all. How are you doing? Are you adjusting? Yes, no, sort of? Just do the best you can and take life day by day. We are coming to a crossroads of sorts. I love MLK but I have one disagreem… Read More
2020-07-28 20:14
Covid We are all tired of Covid. Guess what? It is not tired of us. It is going to get worse, a lot worse. We are going to have to adapt and be smarter. Stay home as much as you can and… Read More
2020-07-24 21:07
Here are a few videos well worth your time in this strange time.George Floyd, Minneapolis Protests, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper | The Daily Social Distancing ShowTrevor Noah tries to conn… Read More
2020-07-23 21:49
A disappearing American right? The recent invasion of Iraq was about more than oil. It was about occupation and control. It looks like what they learned there in now being applied here at ho… Read More
2020-07-20 14:42
EMERGENCY!It is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged by everything going on. Don't! Evil wins when good goes silent. We are in a very dangerous time. We can work to make a lot of changes… Read More
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