Back to the future II – Biff’s revenge
The Big Picture: Most folks have seen the trilogy of movies called “Back to the Future.” For those who are too young, or simply […]
democracy
Chautauquas and Lyceums and TED Talks, oh my!
We are aiming with Mobilized to create a vibrant forum for ideas. “Big deal”, you might say, there are already places for that. Well, […]
Caution is the Watchword
The Big Picture: This is your reminder that the Fascists are still out there. I dislike having to keep writing about politics, but we’re […]
Everyone has a plan
What They’re Saying: “Everyone has a plan; until they get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson. The Big Picture: Yet these treason weasels […]
Table Stakes (And the Big Picture)
The Big Picture: So many obstacles exist to true progress that most days many activists I know want to bang their head against a […]
Pop Culture
It is not much of a confession to admit I am a huge Sci-Fi nerd, always have been. A date once compared my apartment […]
Referendum
I’m not a very good Quaker. I’m just not. Partly it’s because I became an atheist; and partly because I firmly believe that there […]
Ralph Nader: Breaking Thru Power: It’s Easier than you think
In his most recent book, “Breaking Through Power,” Nader draws from a lifetime waging—and often winning—David vs. Goliath battles against big corporations and […]
Brothers Under The Skin
Yesterday President Trump called Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on his election victory. In view of the many issues swirling around Russia’s malevolent practices […]