Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy
Our hopes and hearts are with the Ukrainian people as they fight for democracy. Make no mistake that is what this war is about. Not …
Perspective: Think
History, civics, social justice, economics, and philosophy. Comments and an ongoing dialogue with readers are welcome.
Reminder for Action: Voting Rights with Black Voters Matter
It’s difficult to take our minds off Ukraine and the Russian aggression right now . It’s a situation that will affect all of us around …
Canada for a Moment, not Ukraine
According to the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, “THE ‘FREEDOM CONVOY’ IS NOTHING BUT A VEHICLE FOR THE FAR RIGHT! Russian aggression towards Ukraine is critically …
Stealing Democracy
It seems a bizarre idea to steal a form of government, but that is exactly what is happening, folks. We need to all wake up …
A Critical History Lesson with Impact for Today
This is for those of you who have not subscribed to Heather Cox Richardson’s letters from an American. For those of you who need credentials …
Request for Help for Black Voters Matter…no we’re not asking for $$$
Hi – I signed this petition organized by Black Voters Matter. They still need more signatures. Can you sign and share as well? https://www.mobilize.us/blackvotersmatter/event/437666/?referring_vol=4325126&rname=Doann×lot=3058175&share_medium=email_link&share_context=email_1 Anything else …
Finally, Action, Not Just Words
I’ve been writing and complaining about corporate behavior when it comes to a comparison of their public relations statements and where they put their money. …
The Disapointing Hypocrisy of Corporations
I have written about this before but right now the critical imperative to try to get voting rights bills passed is worth another mention on …
2021 Recap
I am recovering from shoulder replacement surgery, thus my absence for a while. prior to that my husband needed surgery, then a second emergency operation …