Christian President--G-d forbid!

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Wednesday March 09, 2016 · 8:41 AM PST

2016/03/09 · 08:41

Not even the least religious Republican candidate for President understands the “separation of Church and State” as a constitutional concept—scary to say the least:

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Scapegoating

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Wednesday October 08, 2014 · 5:11 PM PDT

2014/10/08 · 17:11

When someone participates on Daily Kos by making appropriate comments to diaries and other comments--and does nothing inappropriate -- yet because another participant does not want that person to participate (for his own personal reasons)--and actually convince others that they should not communicate with the other party (who of course never gets a chance to defend herself)--who is guilty of what? I submit that it is unfair and inappropriate to make personal comments about one person (when that person has not committed any offense) to other members of a group discussing issues --simply because one party has decided that another party's presence is personally offensive and that s/he should not have the right to participate in the conversation. It's petty and undeserved, and its scapegoating--it's hurtful and it's an awful way for folks on this site (especially those who claim to be inclusive--who are striving to make this world a better place) to behave. After all, we are here to discuss ideas, to learn, and promote causes--not banish someone based on a personal issue that has nothing to do with the conversations at hand. Promoting dialogue and sharing the best ideas with each other and the larger communities we are part of is what this should be about. Just saying. Thanks for letting me vent.

Climate Change and Human Rights

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Thursday October 02, 2014 · 12:18 PM PDT

2014/10/02 · 12:18

Buffalo based human rights photographer Orin Langelle opens his Allentown gallery today. According to the Buffalo News: "The ¡Buen Vivir! gallery opens its doors for the first time at 6 p.m. Friday at 148 Elmwood Ave. Its inaugural show is “Climate Change: Faces, Places & Protest: Photos from the Front Lines.” It features more than two decades of photographs from five continents, including the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua and various United Nations climate summits."

If you are in the area-check out this exhibit, which runs through December 19, 2014.

Why I Marched - My Journey

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Monday September 22, 2014 · 4:11 PM PDT

2014/09/22 · 16:11

I do not consider myself a writer, but at least one person I admire who is a marvelous writer once told me that I am. And that same amazing writer and human being, with his very moving account of his participation in the People's Climate March that took place in NYC on September 21, 2014 has inspired me to write about my journey. So I now feel compelled to share those thoughts about this momentous experience in my life--in our collective lives. So here goes.

BettytheBoop

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Friday September 13, 2013 · 9:50 AM PDT

2013/09/13 · 09:50

As Yom Kippur approaches, may you be forgiven and may you forgive. I offer forgiveness and hope to be forgiven. In the New Year, may each of us become more of who we are capable of being--more of the person we are each meant to be. May we be blessed with health and peace, and may we become more of a blessing to the planet we share and to each other. Shanah Tovah.

Sexuality and Genocide in Uganda

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Friday January 25, 2013 · 7:53 PM PST

2013/01/25 · 19:53

American evangelicals are sending money to help finance a violent anti-gay movement in Uganda.

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Thursday October 04, 2012 · 9:19 PM PDT

2012/10/04 · 21:19

I am so tired of the never ending mantra of the GOP against government employees--about how the best thing to do is shrink government and cut funding for not-for-profits as a way to save taxpayer dollars while they throw money at for-profit/profitable companies. Since the war on government started by Ronald Reagan, the democrats too often play defense by agreeing with the premise that they only way to go is to shrink government services and reduce the number of employees who provide those services, as well as cutting funds for the not-for-profits that add to the health and welfare of a community as well as the cultural resources/activities that enrich and sustain a community's soul, all the while somehow finding ways to subsidize private enterprise with huge tax breaks justified based on the creation of private sector (often low paying) jobs.

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Tuesday September 11, 2012 · 4:11 PM PDT

2012/09/11 · 16:11

If only we (dems/lefties that is) could find a way to convince the Armageddon crowd that the best strategy for hastening the end of this world and the second coming would be for them to vote for Satan and his cohorts (Obama and other progressives) -- now that would be really sweet!

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