The Greatness Hiding Behind the Wall
The big, beautiful wall may not be worth everything that we’re paying for 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.
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.
Standing Up and Facing Down Corruption
Recent news is full of people standing up and facing down the systemic problems that plague their communities, and not a moment too soon!
Decentralize the Food System – For Good
COVID-19 revealed weaknesses in the industrial food supply chain. Let’s decentralize the food system and take our community resilience back!
Securing PPE: Whose Job Should It Be?
Shortages, gouging, incompetent bureaucrats, clandestine deals, secret missions, government seizures. Securing PPE shouldn’t be this hard!
RADM Melissa Bert Fills Top USCG Legal Spot
Congratulations to Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, the first woman to serve as Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard.