The Guardian — Sun 21 Aug 2022 Interview Ousted Republican reflects on Trump, democracy and America: ‘The place has lost its mind’ Ed Pilkington in Mesa, Arizona Rusty Bowers is headed for the exit. After 18 years as an Arizona lawmaker, the past four as speaker of the state’s house of representatives, he has been … Continue reading Arizona’s Unbroken Election Hero: Rusty Bowers Speaks
AP News: Dorli Rainey, symbol of Occupy movement, dies at 95 SEATTLE (AP) — Dorli Rainey, a self–described “old lady in combat boots” who became a symbol of the Occupy protest movement when she was photographed after being pepper–sprayed by Seattle police, has died. She was 95. The longtime political activist died on Aug. 12, … Continue reading An Icon of Occupy Wall Street Remembered
[NOTE: The term “moral injury” is used in this article, and may be unfamiliar to many readers. There is explanation about it at the end of the essay.] AFGHANISTAN — A Terrible Year It’s been one year since the fall of Afghanistan. Our Afghan allies—the ones lucky enough to be alive—are still suffering. by WILL … Continue reading Afghanistan Plus A Year
Gwynne Dyer: India, Pakistan & the Impacts of a Regional Nuclear War OPINION: Last Tuesday, August 16, marking the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to turn India into a developed country within the next 25 years. If all goes well, that could actually come to pass, but it would have … Continue reading India, Pakistan & the Risk of Regional Nuclear War
The Guardian — August 20, 2022 Diet for a hotter climate: 5 plants that could help feed the world As the planet warms, these five drought-tolerant and highly nutritious crops offer hope for greater resiliency Cecilia Nowell Supported byAbout this content Over the course of human history, scientists believe that humans have cultivated more than … Continue reading Hello, Cowpeas — haven’t we met before — before the, you know, disaster?