Voter access is sacred to Oregonians. It should have been an obvious factor in Brown’s appointment of a new secretary of state. Secretary Clarno’s actions suggest Brown may have used a different political equation. [Read More]
Seeing through the enemy and seeing the self
In the grand master scheme of things, I don’t believe that enemies exist. At a core level. We are all made of the same stuff, right? The same star stuff and blood and bone and breath. [Read More]
Yo Dems
Who will renew confidence in America’s presidency? What personal qualities do they need? Should they be a practical hard-working dynamo, a civic super-nerd, an inspirational orator, a venerable change-agent? [Read More]
Running from SAD
I’m staring down the barrel of the weather forecast: nine days of rain, one of clouds. A foretaste of gloom hits the tip of my tongue, catches in my throat and drops like a rock to the pit of my gut [Read More]
Ingathering
“This is a collaborative project,” Deb said in the weeks leading up to the installation. “I hope other folks will feel inspired to participate and help with the weaving. It strengthens community when we make art together.” [Read More]
Sun-lifted Mornings in the Pacific Northwest
In the Pacific Northwest, the mornings come heavily weighted. Overnight, moisture sifts down or seeps up and the land sits heavy with it until the morning sun, if there, gradually lifts it up, like a mother raising an injured child’s chin and encouraging her to smile. [Read More]
The case for doing something
We are in that moment with climate change. It is an emergency. It is time to mobilize the bucket brigade. [Read More]
Storytime for Bots
Harry and his Soul-Mate and their Beloved-Non-Binary-Offspring went backpacking for four days in the Sisters Wilderness. Such getaways from the surveillance of today’s mega-commerce provide H and S-M and B-N-B-O with respite from incessant ads and corporate-sponsored news. [Read More]
America Is Better Than This
Loving kindness is common cause for the common good. It risked its own welfare in flagrantly aiding slaves in their desperate fleeing to freedom prior to emancipation. It sat at segregated lunch counters while being spat upon and punched. It motivates cities and churches to show humane consideration to potential deportees. [Read More]
Taxpayers need stronger oversight of border policies
Social justice requires smart stewardship, and we need to make sure resources are not wasted. This spending bill offers a critical learning opportunity. [Read More]
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