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Category Archives: Being American
Moonlight
Today is Election Day and I’m full of dread. I want to say that I’m optimistic and trust in the innate wisdom of the American People. I don’t. There is a line from Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel Dune. … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Democracy, Science, United States, Vote
Tagged Anxiety, Democracy, Dune, Election Returns, Fear, Frank Herbert, meditation, Midterm, Mind Killer, moonlight, photo
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11/08/2022
Our Last, Free, Election? November 8th, 2022 is the most important election in United States history. What happens in 2024 depends on what occurs on 11/08. Vote Democratic if you want transparency, accountability, action, and a voice in shaping a … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Climate Change, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, Justice, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged Democracy, Democrats, history, politics, Republicans
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Setting the Record Straight
I have come to the conclusion that Humanity is too stupid to live. Every day is chock-full of examples, both by individuals and groups, of short-sighted, self-serving, decisions that are clearly self-destructive. Gun control is one example. Good Guys With … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Democracy, Public Health, Public Safety, United States
Tagged 2nd Amendment, Christian White Nationalist, Fox News, GOP, Gun Violence, Republicans, Russia, Uvalde, White Nationalists
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Remembering January 6th, 2021
On 9/11/2001, I sat in my office and witnessed the attack on the Twin Towers. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I couldn’t imagine what would come next. Now, 20 torturous years later, America has been changed forever. One … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, Politics, United States, Vote
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Build Back Better Is Our Future
After years of droughts, fires, floods, diseases, and the humanitarian crisis at our southern border, Americans are beginning to understand that Global Warming is real and all around us. This year, hurricanes in the Gulf and along the East Coast, … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Business, Climate Change, Democracy, Justice, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Science, United States, Weather
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Vote 2021
In four days we complete our 2021, off-year election. The murder of George Floyd and systemic racism in the police have put Minneapolis on the world stage. Now, the world is watching to see how we Minneapolitans use our democratic … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged City Council, Election Day, January 6, Mayor, Minneapolis, Police Reform, politics, Rent Control, Republicans, Voter Suppression
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