Winning: The Elephant in the Room
Nobody is pretending that Trump will earn the popular vote, but the President has other plans for winning that we need to talk about.
Dawn Allen
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
Taking Your Stuff
Despite a victory for property rights advocates, taking your stuff is still a lucrative way for governments to fill the gap left by a crumbling tax base.
Progress Toward Sustainability in Hawaii
Despite – or because of – high unemployment and economic chaos from COVID-19, progress toward sustainability in Hawaii is a growing inspiration for anyone interested in a greener world.
Affordable Housing in a Rebuilt Economy
Affordable housing was an issue even before COVID-19. Now we must decide what homes are for: sheltering people, or making a profit?
The Greatness Hiding Behind the Wall
The big, beautiful wall may not be worth everything that we’re paying for it.
Moderates, Lesser Evilism, and Rightward Drift
Moderates drag the country rightward, yet it’s foolish for Progressives to sit out this November and welcome another four years of Trump. What solutions exist when the electoral and legislative systems are unresponsive?
What Defunding the Police Really Means
Defunding the police doesn’t necessarily mean abolishing them. It’s altogether more useful and appropriate: investing in real solutions.
Reopen and Rise!
All around the country, it’s time to reopen and rise! How well we survive the utterly predictable COVID spike is a reflection of our cultural values.
It’s Not the Principle, It’s the Party
The GOP speaks pretty words about freedom, but what do they really care about? It’s not the principle, it’s the party.