Democracy Now with Amy Goodman carried a terrifying segment last Friday on how 25 million copies of a DVD called Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West have been distributed in key battleground states in the last couple of months (at a cost … [Continue reading] about Islamophobes, Democracy Now, and Me
Bill Magavern’s Recommendations for November California Ballot
Recommendations for November BallotThese are strictly my personal opinions, for whatever they're worth. Feel free to forward them or post to web, but please do not add the names of any other individual or organization by way of identification or … [Continue reading] about Bill Magavern’s Recommendations for November California Ballot
Prescription: A healthier global warming plan
By Bill Magavern (published Thursday, October 09, 2008)Even if pictures of stranded polar bears failed to warm your heart, global warming’s effect on your health should get your circulation going. As the California Air Resources Board takes on … [Continue reading] about Prescription: A healthier global warming plan
Tim Wise on White Privilege
PrivilegeA BUZZFLASH GUEST CONTRIBUTION by Tim Wise For those who still can't grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples of it, perhaps this list will help.White privilege is when you can … [Continue reading] about Tim Wise on White Privilege
Call before (or after) you complain about the bailout
If you're as concerned as I am about the prospect of Congress spending $700 billion to bailout the corrupt financial industry (when they could be spending it to reduce the national debt, fund universal health care, beef up education, rebuild roads, … [Continue reading] about Call before (or after) you complain about the bailout
Obama Best on Iraq, Lame on Economy
Initially I was pleased when I realized the Jim Lehrer was the moderator (much better than any of the random network guys, sorry dearly departed Tim Russert, you were not missed tonight) and that he was leading off with a question about the … [Continue reading] about Obama Best on Iraq, Lame on Economy
Use McCain (not Bush) to beat McCain
A substantial part of the Obama team strategy seems to be to Bushify McCain, to convince the public that McCain is really George Bush in disguise. In my opinion this is a flawed strategy. Let's use McCain to beat McCain, not Bush. Here's why:The … [Continue reading] about Use McCain (not Bush) to beat McCain
Strickland or Webb for Obama
I can't take credit for this at all. I'm basically just parroting my husband--but he knows everything.Bill says that Obama should consider the following two people for veep:1) Ted Strickland, Governor of Ohio:pros: could swing Ohio; minister (Obama … [Continue reading] about Strickland or Webb for Obama
Can you tell the difference between John McCain and a Carrot?
Take this MoveOn.org quiz and see if you correctly answer 6 short questions about the difference between McCain and Bush--Click here to take the quiz.Bonus points if you can tell the difference between McCain and a carrot on key policy questions: … [Continue reading] about Can you tell the difference between John McCain and a Carrot?
See Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love at Capital Stage
(:)(:)(:)(:) for a very solid production of Sam Shepard's play "Fool for Love" now playing at the Capital Stage in Old Sacramento through April 27, 2008.I've lost track of how many times I've seen this play produced. This is certainly the first time … [Continue reading] about See Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love at Capital Stage
The Truth About Me
Greetings from the Big Apple!Okay, so it's been another long inexplicable period in which I haven't posted a thing. My readers are anxious, fretful even.Here's the scoop: two things have been going. First, our son has been sick for another … [Continue reading] about The Truth About Me
Obama’s Coattails for Peace
People need to start recognizing that Obama is the best nominee, not just because he is more likely to beat McCain in November, but because he is more likely to beat him big, bring new voters into the process, thereby positively affecting the … [Continue reading] about Obama’s Coattails for Peace