There is a point to be made in the meme here, but the goings-on in California normally involve environmental stewardship, human rights, healthcare, or something else that makes the planet a better place to live. The precise opposite is true …
Lots Happening in California, Texas, and Florida–But ….. Read More »
Here’s a cute way of expressing a message that the not-too-bright segment of the libertarians is fond of. Call me weird, but I believe in human rights, i.e., things to which everyone is entitled. Now, of course, exactly what those …
A reader sent me this, and notes: When you finally realize that life is more than getting a list of freebies or demands fulfilled. We see this commonly from Trump supporters, i.e., those who are told, and believe with all …
The title of this post may be misleading; progressives do get involved with the issues of the day. The problem is that there are dozens of ways to be a progressive, because there are so many causes to support: climate …
From The Guardian: Cut taxes on the rich. Unleash a wave of entrepreneurship. Growth will pick up and more jobs will be created. Everybody benefits. That, in essence, is trickle down – a theory of economics that Joe Biden wants to …
Frequent commenter Marco Polo writes in response to my post Humankind Possesses Superior Intelligence–But There’s a Catch: “The End is Nigh” has been a common catch cry among doomsday prophets throughout the ages. You’re correct that, throughout history, there have …
Can We Predict the Fate of Humankind? No. Can We Affect It? Absolutely. Read More »
Those of us who think of themselves as “people of peace,” might variously define that notion as: treating all people respectfully and fairly, standing up for a wide variety of human rights, and doing everything possible to avoid war. More …
A commenter from Australia raises an interesting issue, noting: Go ahead, protest vigorously, make as much raucous dissent as possible, but don’t be surprised when you find support for your opponents strengthening. You bring up a good point about people …
Here’s a petition I just signed regarding the family pictured here. It has very little to do with environmental issues, though a great deal to do with figuring out who we are as a nation. If it doesn’t make you angry …
Readers who don’t read the comments to these blog posts are missing out on some ferociously entertaining and edifying conversations. Here, a cynic taunts a political activist with a note suggesting that there is little interest in sustainability and environmentalism: …
