Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) has moved up dramatically in my rating of her ability to use the power of the word to win the nomination and the White House but nothing has budged by estimation that she will govern based on a world that works for Kamala … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris and the Power of the Word
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Comparison of Top Presidential Candidates on Use of Their Power of Word for a World that Works for Everyone
Snicholsblog spiritually scientific rankings copyright 2019 This is Part 6 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at … [Read more...] about Comparison of Top Presidential Candidates on Use of Their Power of Word for a World that Works for Everyone
Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Power of the Word
This is Part 5 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living, Davis and the Spiritual … [Read more...] about Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Power of the Word
Do I need to take a look at my 2016 Resentments?
Many people still carry a lot of blame, theories and toxic feelings coming out of the 2016 election about whose fault it was that "we lost" and what has to happen this time. As social media does its thing and people retweet, like and reheat … [Read more...] about Do I need to take a look at my 2016 Resentments?
Marianne Williamson and the Power of the Word in her Candidacy for President
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living, Davis and the Spiritual Director of … [Read more...] about Marianne Williamson and the Power of the Word in her Candidacy for President
Bernie Sanders and the Power of the Word
This is Part 3 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living, Davis and the Spiritual Director of … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and the Power of the Word
Donald Trump and the Power of the Word (which other candidates know how to use it?)
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Look for other pieces such where I will examine how each major candidate for President of the United States … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Power of the Word (which other candidates know how to use it?)
What exactly is “the Power of the Word?” and How does it Work in Politics?
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Look for other pieces such where I will examine how each major candidate for President of the United States … [Read more...] about What exactly is “the Power of the Word?” and How does it Work in Politics?
It’s OUR Economy, (and we’re not) Stupid!
Today NPR barraged me with its coverage of "record growth in the economy" bookended with a story on whether Jim Carville's famous campaign message, "it's the economy, stupid" still applies. How we talk about this matters. I am in the … [Read more...] about It’s OUR Economy, (and we’re not) Stupid!
Is Governor McDaddy for Real?
Everybody agrees that our new Governor Gavin Newsom's adorable 2 year old Dutch stole the show on Monday when he charged the stage while daddy was giving his inaugural address. But as Mayor McHottie becomes Governor McDaddy, two things nag at … [Read more...] about Is Governor McDaddy for Real?
My life with Jerry Brown
I am surprised to find that I am grieving a little as today Jerry Brown leaves office and the new governor Gavin Newsom is inaugurated. Here are some highlights of my life with Jerry Brown:1965--I am four years old at the opening of the Palm Springs … [Read more...] about My life with Jerry Brown
Voting is the Best Cure for “Common Enemy Intimacy”
Ever since the last presidential election, we've been engaging in “common enemy intimacy”--the problem is it undermines the world we want.As a person who follows politics and public policy closely with a commitment to my own personal integrity, … [Read more...] about Voting is the Best Cure for “Common Enemy Intimacy”