See Disclaimer. Last Saturday, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) held a Town Hall in my county—one of over 1,100 in Oregon since … More
Tag: democracy
Of hope and coordinated action
See Disclaimer. Arundhati Roy’s “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can … More
Needed: an Opposition Cabinet
See Disclaimer. The second Trump administration is markedly different from the first. A populist without substance, Mr. Trump’s ‘strength’ as candidate … More
One month in
See Disclaimer Elections have consequences. By electing Mr. Trump and giving Republicans (slim) majorities in both houses of Congress, America chose … More
2024: A closing pre-election reflection
See Disclaimer. Given the weight of the US in the world, this might be the most consequential election in global modern … More
Why do I vote? Why should you?
Dedicated to my grandkids and yours See Disclaimer. Why do I vote? Why do I care that others vote, too? Because … More
On the fence? Protesting? Considering abstention?
See Disclaimer. The upcoming presidential election will have profound consequences on people, country and world. The candidates’ character and vision couldn’t … 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
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
Outside the box 