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!
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.
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.
Enough!
Coronavirus, wearing masks, evictions, quarantine, food handouts, businesses closing, poverty… I’ve had enough of it.
Trumpianity, America’s New Folk Religion
Mashing up Christian nationalism, prosperity gospel, fear, grift, and a less than angelic figurehead, Trumpianity could be America’s newest folk religion.
The Conjoined States of America
Hardly united, our country is more like the conjoined states of America, but separating the two major cultural factions would be messy. Perhaps fatal.
Ecocide May Actually Become a Crime Soon
Should ecocide be an international crime, alongside war crimes and genocide? The ICC is considering saying yes.
Scorched Earth Is Not MAGA (Until It Is)
Trump’s scorched earth departure won’t make America great again. It only hurts Americans while making Trump look like a jealous ex-boyfriend.
Alan Dean Foster Wants Disney To Pay Up
Sci-fi author Alan Dean Foster claims that Disney owes him royalties dating back to 2012, but does buying his contract obligate them to pay for his work?