Self-Reliance: A Positive COVID Result
International shipping is out-of-whack due to the pandemic, but self-reliance may be one of the best skills we learned in 2020, so let’s use it!
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.
Considering Life After the Pandemic
We’re not out of the woods yet, but the light is visible through the trees. What will life after the pandemic bring to us as the future’s new normal?
COVID Vaccine Conveys More than Immunity
The rollout and distribution of the COVID vaccine says something about our individual and cultural values, but is it anything we want to admit?
NV May Let Firms Run Local Governments
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s bill would let tech companies create and run local governments. We’ve seen this show before, though, and we know how it ends.
Jacob Chansley Scores a Civil Rights Win
QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley will be served organic food in detention per a court order that is a First Amendment win for the free exercise of religion in prison.
Land Rights: Four American Perspectives
America’s story is full of ideas about what land rights should be. It’s not only private property and No Trespassing signs, so explore and find out!
Brunch is Still Canceled (For Now)
Biden’s inauguration might help you sleep better, but don’t become so complacent that you accept a meager status quo. We’ll meet for brunch later, there’s work to do now!
Dr. King, Unity, and the Putsch
As we pause to honor Dr. King, his vision, and that of the Founders, seems as far away as ever.
Increasing Surveillance Isn’t the Answer
It’s tempting to hand police increasing surveillance powers after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, but the unintended consequences could hurt progressive causes.
HHS Won’t Enforce Surprise Sanitizer Fee
Craft distillers who stepped up to make hand sanitizer last spring were hit with a surprise $14,060 fee – until public outcry made HHS blink.