Category Archives: Politics

The Road Ahead

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Les

We are headed down the road to our futures. Are we following the lead of others or leading our-selves? Over the last week, I have seen the new administration unleash a torrent of cruelty and degradation. The vast majority of … Continue reading →

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11/08/2022

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Les

Our Last, Free, Election? November 8th, 2022 is the most important election in United States history. What happens in 2024 depends on what occurs on 11/08. Vote Democratic if you want transparency, accountability, action, and a voice in shaping a … Continue reading →

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Ukraine: Setting Things Straight

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Les

Is Europe, with the acquiescence of Biden, about to cave before Russian aggression? As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches it’s 4th month of slaughter, some NATO members are talking about pushing Ukraine to give up a portion of its … Continue reading →

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Then and Now: Earth Day (part 1)

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Les

Today is the 52nd Earth Day. It is the largest annual secular event in the world with over one billion participants since its start. The first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, marks the beginning of the modern, global environmental movement. … Continue reading →

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Volodomyr Zelenskyy

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Les

This morning, I listened to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speak to the U.S. Congress from a secure location in Kyiv. He appeared before them, sitting at his desk, wearing an olive drab military t-shirt. There is no doubting that he is … Continue reading →

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Midnight

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Les

Defense from Atomic Attack, Look MagazineJohn Vachon (Public Domain) When I was 10 years old, I was trained to “duck and cover.” It was the Cold War era and every year the United States and the Soviet Union would test … Continue reading →

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