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Author: Outside the Box blog
I am a husband, father and grandfather; retired 'oceanographer at a medical school;' aspiring farmer; independent thinker
-- Antonio Baptista
The economic case for Harris and against Trump
See Disclaimer. Other recent articles: The case for Kamala Harris, Democracy dies in darkness: Et tu, Washington Post, The climate … More
Democracy dies in darkness: Et tu, Washington Post?
See Disclaimer. The Washington Post (WP) decision to no longer make political endorsements, and thus to not publish an already drafted endorsement of … More
Climate, lies, and unfitness for office
See Disclaimer. I was unprepared for the story of an anti-government group using disinformation and conspiracy theories to create a foothold … More
The climate case against Trump and for Harris
See Disclaimer. Please also read “The case for Kamala Harris” and (from 2020) “Letters to an unfit president” Just like millions across … More
The case for Kamala Harris
See Disclaimer. Donald Trump is unfit to be President. We have known this for years. He does not pass basic tests … More
What is in a voice?
See Disclaimer. As the 2024 general election approaches, we would do well to reflect on where we are and where we … More
In support of the US Integrated Ocean Observing System
See Disclaimer. To: Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Ron Wyden, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-2), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), … More
This is not a game.
See Disclaimer. The most recent threat of a government shutdown played out till the wee hours of Saturday, March 23. That … More
What will we leave our grandkids?
See Disclaimer. As an independent appalled by the cult-like behavior and lack of moral compass of today’s GOP, I find recent … More
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