The ongoing, near-constant, global ecological and environmental assaults we now face, the devastating wars, revolutions and political conflicts that seem ubiquitous these days, and the world-wide economic meltdown are permanently altering our sense of “normal.” There is no light at the end of the tunnel in sight; a sense of permanent midnight is gradually…
Hi Truthseekers. Sometimes there’s an article so thought-provoking and important we reproduce it here so you can read it – in case you missed it elsewhere. Peace Activist and 20-year navy veteran Leah Bolger has written just such an article for CommonDreams.org about our war in Afghanistan. Please take a few minutes to read it….
I make my living off the evening news Just give me something, something I can use People love it when you lose, they love dirty laundry – Don Henley When we take a few days off we generally like to get away from the news. We don’t watch it on TV and try to avoid…
Do you recycle, Truthseekers? Do you separate your aluminum cans, plastics, and newspapers from the rest of your trash as a way of being (to a minimum degree) environmentally responsible? Mother Earth appreciates it, and so does the FBI because it makes it much simpler to sift through the remains of your discarded paperwork if…
President Bush called it “cut and run.” Most rational Americans call it bringing our troops home from an unwinnable war. Either way, President Barack Obama faces a tough decision on his promised plan to begin drawing down US troops from Afghanistan next month. There is intense pressure from both Congress and the public on the…
Most celebrate the day as a summer kick-off, paid vacation day from work, with burgers and brats on the grill, blockbuster movie releases, breaking out a fresh tube of sunblock or packing up a picnic basket for the park. But for our troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, and in older theaters in the never-ending American wars…
Hi Truthseekers! In place of my Diary this week, please read this excellent essay by writer David Sep about taking pride in our political Progressiveness. We should never be defensive about our positions! Reclaiming the Liberal Badge of Honor Those who pride ourselves in being of the progressive or liberal persuasion, are happy to embrace…
T-minus six days and counting until the BIG DAY! Are you Rapture-Ready, Truthseekers? Well, maybe not you, but are your loved ones and close friends who have been Washed In The Blood Of The Lamb ready to meet their personal Savior? More to the point, will they leave you their wii and new ipod when…
. . . pop the popcorn, spread the sawdust to soak up the manure, the Big Neocon Circus is coming to town! The killing of Osama bin Laden stole the klieg lights from the other big show in town; the first big GOP presidential debate treated the audiences to the fanciful stylings of Rick “Dead…
I bet Bin Laden regrets allowing his iPhone app to “use his current location.” If the reports are correct, then President Obama succeeded where the Bush Crime family failed for 7 years in taking down Osama bin Laden, titular head of al Queda and alleged mastermind of the 9-11 terror attacks. News reports late last…
