Category Archives: Climate Change

March 6, 2017
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#IdesOfTrump Constructive Criticism Edition

Shortly after #45 was inaugurated, I woke up in the middle of the night from a horrible nightmare. International relations had deteriorated, and nuclear weapons had been used. In my dream I was an invincible superhero, witnessing the aftermath, powerless … Continue reading →

February 25, 2017
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More Buildings (Closer Together) = Fewer Cars

I’m taking a quick break from resisting our national political situation to focus on some local, Los Angeles-based issues.  Though I don’t tend to write about it much here on the blog, I have my master’s degree in City Planning, and … Continue reading →

February 8, 2017
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Monday Sabbath (Forced and Fair)

After years of drought and an El Nino year last year when ocean temperatures were so warm that a wall of heat prevented expected rains from reaching California, we have been blessed with water this year. The whole land is … Continue reading →

January 26, 2017
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1.25.17 Build Bridges Not Walls

Today Donald Trump signed Executive Orders  to “build the wall,” and to step up deportations.  He is contemplating action to ban Syrian refugees seeking asylum here.  Each of these actions infuriates me.  The Wall I’ve addressed here.  The deportations here. … Continue reading →

January 23, 2017
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10 Actions for 100 Days, Action 1: Postcards

I’m excited that the brilliant Women’s March organizers are continuing the momentum we experienced on Saturday with a “10 Actions in 100 Days” campaign. The first action is “Sending a Postcard to your Representative.” The campaign has printable postcards, or … Continue reading →