Filibuster Update
I’ve done a lot of research on the filibuster and written about that in previous posts. Here’s a brief reminder of that, followed by someone …
Perspective: Think
History, civics, social justice, economics, and philosophy. Comments and an ongoing dialogue with readers are welcome.
Differences Between the Senate’s Freedom to Vote Act and the House’s For the People Act
I have been advocating for support of the For the People Act, H.R. 1 (FTPA), a major success for voting rights and anti-corruption legislation related …
Letter to United States Senator Krysten Sinema
November 22, 2021 Dear Senator Sinema: Please don’t dismiss my letter simply because I’m not a direct constituent of yours. I am an active Democrat, …
Corporate Morality
Corporations are legal and economic entities so how can they have a human characteristic? Look to the Supreme Court’s January 2010 Citizens United v. Federal …
The Tipping Point
What is it now? Clue: it’s neither climate change nor Covid , although managing both is also critical for life forward. Around the world it’s …
Good News….Finally!
The following is Heather Cox Richardson’s letter dated November 5, 2021. I did not include her documentation of the facts presented here, but if you …
Insurrection
If you read nothing else in the next 3 days, read each part of the Washington Post’s incredibly detailed and documented report on January 6. …
Our Democratic Foundations Are Seriously Under Attack
Most of you already know this, BUT please pay special attention now, more than ever before. This is NOT just Jim Crow déjà vu, this …
Corporate Sponsors of the Texas Draconian Anti-abortion Bill
AT&T was one of the biggest sponsors! Also included are NBC, CVS Health, and State Farm!!!! This is quite shocking. Especially since AT&T’s CEO, John …