Farm Belt Tariff Opposition Builds
The GOP is reeling as farm and rust belt opposition to tariffs builds, polling shows trouble ahead8,. yet the Democratic Party remains numb to the opportunity to nurture a progressive wave.
Lessons Learned from 5 Years Car-Free In Santa Fe & Commentary on Systems vs. Personal Change
Saturday’s post republishes a Green Fire Times article by Lena Hakim focusing on the value of personal sacrifice and change in personal behavior as a means of challenging the status quo. I add a few comments, but otherwise let Lena’s article speak for itself.
A Look Back at the Cost of War, Primaries, Affordable Housing
Donate to Retake Today! If you believe in what we are doing, we need your financial support to cover ongoing expenses. Most of these expenses are largely ‘invisible’ but amount to between $300-$400/month. We don’t ask often, but the balance is getting low. 😉 Chevron, PNM, Big Money PACS Trying to Buy Key Elections. Buying…
Week in Review & Looking Forward: Protest Plan If Mueller Fired, Local Poor People’s Campaign & More…
Info on the Santa Fe plan for protest should Mueller be fired, as well as info on Poor People’s Campaign, and a call for support for Fischmann and Yazzie. It is time to canvass, call and contribute. Also at the end of the post, a video of Steve Pearce, just to motivate you to be…
PRC Candidates Shine at Retake Reception. Ryan to Retire. Details on Local SFUAD Planning & More
Wow. Yazzie and Fischmann inspiredthe room. We ran out of donation envelopes. We also include video of their talk and links to their campaign sites, along with info on the status of SFUAD , and how to provide input. Finally, Mueller appears to have Trump caged and the GOP doesn’t seem ready to help Trump…
Rep. Lujan Grisham: A Remarkable Commitment to Renewables
Today we present excerpts from Rep. Lujan Grisham’s excellent Energy Plan, a reminder about our reception for Eco-Incredible PRC candidates, Yazzie and Fischmann (meet two real heroes) and a tip of the hat to the Santa Fe Public Schools Board.
The Shocking Throwaway Economy: A Deluge of Plastics Brought to You by Exxon, Shell, et al
The fossil fuel industry isn’t going away and is investing billions in facilities that can generate a projected 40% increase in plastic production. This is an appalling report that illustrates how capitalist greed focuses on short-term profit at the expense of our planet. Disgusting. On a positive note, Sat. 11am on KSFR, Retake interviews Peter…
W. Virginia Protects Energy Rate Payers. Will Roundhouse Follow Suit?
PNM would have you believe that they deserve a ratepayer bail out for their ‘stranded assets’ but W. Virginia just rejected a FirstEnergy Corp.’s efforts to do precisely what PNM sought with SB 47.There is much to learn from W. Virginia. PNM would lead you to believe that their request is consistent with relief approved in…
Letter to Retake from Speaker Brian Egolf
Last week, Retake wrote an Open Letter to Speaker Egolf and Senator Wirth seeking their leadership in defeating SB 47. Speaker Egolf asked for an opportunity to share his thoughts. So this post includes an unedited letter from the Speaker followed by a few brief thoughts of mine.
Action Alert for Today & Tuesday, Jan 30: PNM Goes to Roundhouse Committee
There is no more important bill in the Roundhouse this session and it is going to the Senate Conservation Committee on Tuesday, but now is the time to reach out to members of the Committee and the Committee Chair–who is running for Governor and telling them how you feel and reminding them that you vote.…