The Logic of Single Payer
Sometimes while cleaning, I do a little thinking about things and it occured to me this morning: our employer-based health care system could not be defended logically! Here's why:
View ArticleMaking the Green By Being Green
It's one of those things that startle you. Profit in being green? Yes! Apparently recycling is no longer good ecology, but is good business. China buys our recycled stuff for packaging. The rise of the...
View ArticleThe Venezuelan Election Coverage Thread
With so much controversy over this vote, I am astounded there is no real thread for followingthe returns and the outcome. So I am creating one with some links for coverage and...
View ArticleTime To Unite The Tribes
Bias alert: Obama supporter.I didn't start out as one. I wanted Gore, and paid little attention to the primary race otherwise, assuming that Hillary was this year's choice. I even have a Gore page up,...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Tipper Gore
She's managed to be both controversial and gracious at the same time over the last 8 years. She's been there to support Al during the worst and best of times. So Happy Birthday, Tipper...Sharing some...
View ArticleI Will Vote Early And You Should Too
Last year, I did a report on vote by mail. While wading through the various pros and cons, something struck me: a lot of votes were never gotten because of errors as well as fraud. It's easy to make...
View ArticleInauguration Mania!
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the...
View ArticleWinter Food Thread
January is that month when you just crave stick to it food-food that keeps you nourished while standing at a cold bus stop, that stretches that already thinner post-Christmas budget. But I'm tired of...
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Inauguration Day: Enjoying it Local
It looks like the Fairy Godmother isn't coming to my house to bring me Inauguration tickets, provide me with a private plane made out of a pumpkin, a dress for an Inauguration Ball, and a promise to...
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Happy Easter, Marian Anderson
There is a glorious legacy, often understated of black people in classical music: Paul Robeson, Leontyne Price, Robert McFerrin. Many like Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson, fought hard for dignity and...
View ArticleHealth Insurance Crazy Idea
Sometimes sitting on the bus can be a good way to brainstorm. This brainstorm came to me yesterday.
View ArticleUse the Gift Of Early Voting
With all of the debates and talk about turnout for November and the rallies, we've forgotten that you don't have to wait to vote for your Democratic candidates. In many states you can already vote and...
View ArticleI canvassed today for the First Time!
After months of fitfully deciding to canvass, I finally was able to do so on this cool, bright Sunday fall afternoon. The weather was finally cool enough to spend it outside without getting short of...
View ArticleThings You Have Done to Prepare for the Virus-Suggestions, just discussing...
Well, I haven’t been to Daily Kos in quite a while. What brought me back? A diary on of all things, #coronavirus and preparing for it. This is quite personal for me. I have all four conditions...
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