Photo by SJ ChildsThis past Saturday marked the first time in decades that the Sacramento Bee did not publish a print edition. We were warned of it for months but still it felt sad not to open the door, look for the paper and have to call up to … [Read more...] about The Long Slow Death of the Sacramento Bee (and local newspapers generally)
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How I voted in downtown Sacramento, CA today
I live in downtown Sacramento. Here’s how I voted today on the whole ballotI’ll start with ballot initiatives and move “up” to city races (Katie Valenzuela for City Council over Steven Hansen), Democratic Central Committee members and then … [Read more...] about How I voted in downtown Sacramento, CA today
Let’s talk about Medicare for All in Office Hours this week
--> My darlings,Do you fear losing your healthcare coverage? Let’s talk about Medicare for All, Universal Public College and day care, anything that you’re fearing right now (especially from a Bernie Sanders … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about Medicare for All in Office Hours this week
Nevada Results Explode Myths about Sander’s candidacy
Sanders not only won the Nevada Caucuses today, he won big. However that’s not what interested and encouraged me the most about them. What is most interesting is that the Nevada results bust more than one myth about the Bernie … [Read more...] about Nevada Results Explode Myths about Sander’s candidacy
Bernie in Burlington Says it All
I have been wondering for a while why we're hearing so much about South Bend, Indiana and so little about Burlington, Vermont, the home and political birthplace of the next President of the United States Bernard Sanders. This Los Angeles Times … [Read more...] about Bernie in Burlington Says it All
Tradition One for Democrats: Unity–Can We Dems Get Smart about Staying Together?
Can we get smart in the Democratic primary about our common welfare? In a spiritual path that I walk, we have traditions that set the guardrails for our behavior with each other and in all aspects of our lives. We joke that the traditions are … [Read more...] about Tradition One for Democrats: Unity–Can We Dems Get Smart about Staying Together?
Are you willing to believe that there’s no difference between the political and the spiritual?
How much are your limited thoughts, beliefs, opinions and conclusions driving your view of what is possible in the 2020 presidential election? Whether you feel hate or suspicion towards certain candidates or parties or the entire government or are … [Read more...] about Are you willing to believe that there’s no difference between the political and the spiritual?
We Need a President we can Trust
As the mainstream media realizes that Bernie Sanders not only isn't going anywhere but is the most likely candidate to win the Democratic nomination for President (CNN: Bernie Sanders Could Actually Win This Thing), its time to flag the issue of … [Read more...] about We Need a President we can Trust
What “Normal” do we want to return to?
Over the weekend there was a spate of mainstream punditry touching on the idea that a significant portion of the swing or Democratic party electorate wants more than anything "a return to normalcy" as the goal of the 2020 presidential election … [Read more...] about What “Normal” do we want to return to?
What if Medicare for All were the Public/Private Compromise Position?
"National Health Service" -- British SystemAs the American health insurance industry straps "public option" to Democratic candidates to torpedo Bernie Sanders and his growing movement for Medicare for All (The Nation: The ‘Public … [Read more...] about What if Medicare for All were the Public/Private Compromise Position?
The Spiritual Wisdom of “well that happened…” both personally and politically
Lately I am appreciating the spiritual wisdom of "well that happened." Way back in 2009 when it entered the lexicon, it had a snarky dismissive feel, often used to cut off conversation. And some people probably still use it that … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Wisdom of “well that happened…” both personally and politically
Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything
I grew up in a household led by an Episcopal altar cowboy turned socialist agnostic professor and a Methodist southern belle turned "I'd like to go to church someday, if only I could get out of the house on Sundays." My father's mother believed … [Read more...] about Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything