A first glance at where Democratic candidates stand on climate action

See Disclaimer. Climate change is real, and humans bear responsibility. We have choices, but urgent action is essential. Voting is a … More

Climate action should be in our minds, when we vote

See Disclaimer. Single-issue voting is problematic at many levels. But if one issue were to deserve that type of consideration, climate … More

Youth, education and climate

See Disclaimer. Also published as “You must educate yourself with a sense of urgency” (Hood River News, Another Voice, September 25, … More

Reality-altering sharpies: A distraction we don’t need

See Disclaimer. Also published in Hood River News (“Return to normalcy,” Letters to the Editor, September 11, 2019) SharpieGate is emblematic of … More

What are the major challenges we face?

See Disclaimer. We face major challenges, both in the US and abroad. But we have individual perceptions of what those challenges … More

Is this president the Chosen One, Mr. Walden?

See Disclaimer. Dear Congressman Walden: I am not alone in thinking that this US president is unfit to govern—morally, ethically and … More

Climate change: our problem, our choice

See Disclaimer. Also published in the Forest Grove Times News (Citizen’s View, August 28, 2019), Beaverton Valley Times (Citizen’s View, August … More

A Weakened Endangered Species Act?

See Disclaimer. The Endangered Species Act was signed in 1973 by a Republican President, after having passed Congress with bipartisan support. … More

More bridges, less walls

See Disclaimer. I am struggling to understand the ICE raids in Mississippi. I do get that the people arrested are illegally … More

Civility, not intolerance

See Disclaimer. Also published as a Letter to the Editor (“Recommit to civility”), Hood River News, August 10, 2019. Bigotry, racism, … More