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Tag Archives: politics
Democracy, What’s The Point?
I’ve been watching the new administration stifle free speech. They are censoring government websites by deleting concepts and information. They are also exposing personal information of most Americans. It begs the question, what purpose does any government serve? It depends … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Citizenship, Climate Change, Democracy, Politics, Public Health, United States
Tagged Authoritarian, climate change, Democracy, Freedom, Future, Information, politics, Trust
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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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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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The Hardest Job In The World
I burn a lot of energy attempting to understand my fellow Americans. I consider the context of their lives and try to empathize as best I can. Yet, there are days when I think, “What’s the matter with us?” A … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Citizenship, Climate Change, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Justice, Politics, Relationships, United States
Tagged Afghanistan, Civil Society, climate emergency, Common Good, Creative Problem Solving, Democracy, Diversity, evidence-based, Insurrection, Job Approval, Joe Biden, Leadership, politics, Republicans
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What Happens When A Conspiracy Dies?
Recently, I got an email from a close friend. We’ve known each other for decades and, while we are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, we both treasure our friendship. His email contains a warning about impending changes that … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Climate Change, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Relationships, United States
Tagged Compassion, Days of Communication Darkness, Delusion, Democracy, EBS, Emergency Broadcasting System, politics, Republicans, Source Unknown, Understanding
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Storm Clouds
Seldom in history are villains unambiguously villains. History is full of extenuating circumstances, actions meant for the good that go bad, intentions misunderstood, or vilification by the victors who are the true culprits. However, today our villains are extraordinarily clear. … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Climate Change, COVID-19, Ethics and Morality, History, Mental Health, Nature, Politics, Science
Tagged Big Lie, Carbon Dioxide, CH4, climate change, CO2, Ecocide, Exxon, Fossil Fuel, global warming, Methane, politics, Propaganda, Republicans, Trump
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