My computer is malfunctioning today so I'll keep this short. I have been, and remain vigilant about who Biden will pick (or use the Republican Senate to justify picking) for his cabinet positions. But so far, so good. The transition team is filled … [Read more...] about The Transition: Biden So Far, So Good; Trump Makes it Hard
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late but decisive; celebrate then agitate
So much has already been written about Biden's victory. I just have a few points to emphasize: Stop talking about this like it was a close election. Just because it took several days to be officially declared doesn't mean this was a squeaker: … [Read more...] about late but decisive; celebrate then agitate
election eve blessing & ritual: release the country & yourself from the prison of your mind & heart
on Sunday November 1st, 1pmPT/4pmET, Rev. Cindy Grimes of the Center for Spiritual Living Ocala, Rev. Abigail Schairer of the Center for Spiritual Living Seattle and I along with other colleagues will be holding a ritual and blessing on the eve of … [Read more...] about election eve blessing & ritual: release the country & yourself from the prison of your mind & heart
bill magavern’s 2020 california (& sacramento) ballot recommendations
Click a recommendation below to link to the rationale (or just scroll down). California State Measures Prop 14 - More borrowing for stem cell research☒ Prop 15 - Higher commercial property taxes☑ Prop 16 - A return to affirmative … [Read more...] about bill magavern’s 2020 california (& sacramento) ballot recommendations
why this still angry sanders supporter is voting biden-harris (even in california)
dear sanders supporters and green party voters and people who are thinking of not voting because there’s no difference between Trump and Biden, [first of all, if you are someone who is not angry at the leadership of the democratic party for … [Read more...] about why this still angry sanders supporter is voting biden-harris (even in california)
california governor gavin newsom burns political future by burning more gas
while the whole state’s future goes up in flames from the ravages of climate change, california governor gavin newsom looks back to governor gray davis’s recall in the 2003 instead of to the political, moral and existential necessity of a green … [Read more...] about california governor gavin newsom burns political future by burning more gas
5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)
have i got your attention? if there ever was a “man bites dog” headline, this is it—dmv efficient and safe? in a pandemic, what? during the pandemic, i had occasion to visit the largest dmv in sacramento, twice, a month apart, and i was impressed. … [Read more...] about 5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)
covid road trip: 5 masks up for pandemic labor day weekend in san francisco
living 70 miles from my daughter in san francisco, i have given much thought, throughout the quarantine to what it is like there. i have been grateful that i do not live in a highly dense major city like that. my one quick trip into the city for a … [Read more...] about covid road trip: 5 masks up for pandemic labor day weekend in san francisco
why should i care that mass us senator ed markey defeated a challenge by rep. joe kennedy?
here’s why: ed markey’s victory is a victory for ordinary people. it is a victory for the power of love, the power of vision and the power of justice. for the first time in history, a kennedy has lost in massachusetts. let me be clear that there is … [Read more...] about why should i care that mass us senator ed markey defeated a challenge by rep. joe kennedy?
weekly healing drop-in experience for the body and the body politic
starting august 31, 2020, i am offering a weekly healing drop-in experience on mondays at 5pmpt (convert to your time zone here)—on zoom -- just enter the room number from the image and come in. to begin with, i’m suggesting a donation of $15 for … [Read more...] about weekly healing drop-in experience for the body and the body politic
one democratic socialist boomer struggles to find to peace, clarity & transparency with working in coalition to win this election
at some point in the very near future i need to come to grips with the fact that in order to defeat the supremely dangerous authoritarian anti-rule of law current regime we need to be willing to form a coalition government between sanders and … [Read more...] about one democratic socialist boomer struggles to find to peace, clarity & transparency with working in coalition to win this election
the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is having its way with me
the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is worming its way into my heart. like many fervent bernie sanders supporters, i’m having a lot of trouble working up enthusiasm for the democratic ticket. yes, we need to defeat donald trump. no, i’m not … [Read more...] about the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is having its way with me