Consuming Violence
The solution, many times more complex and difficult, would be to go beyond our ideas, obviously insane, of war as the way to peace and of permanent damage to the…
Who Will Watch the Watchers?
It's time to completely end the privatization of national security. Business Week recently pointed out that 99 percent of Booze Allen Hamilton's revenues come from government contracts. Why would we…
A Kiss is Still a Kiss
HERD ABOUT IT? by ana grarian It was warm and humid as I headed out with the dog at 4:30 this morning. When we reached the corner a cool breeze…
Did We Forget What Led to the Patriot Act in the First Place? Bush’s Incompetence Before 9/11
I've been hearing and reading a lot about how many progressives and conservatives (and some who wouldn't classify themselves in either category) are shocked and outraged at government overreach and…
Boxed In
Much fancier than mine HERD ABOUT IT? by ana grarian Sixty-five degrees and sunny with a stiff breeze. This should get things dried out. I hope so. My cute little…