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The economic case for Harris and against Trump
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Democracy dies in darkness: Et tu, Washington Post?
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
Outside the box 