PUSH Buffalo: A New Approach to Affordable Green Housing Development
We’ve been learning an enormous amount on our Road Trip, particularly inspired by what we have learned in Buffalo. Today, Roxanne and I share some of what we’ve learned.
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…
American Politics: A Vile Exercise Mired in Alt Facts, Fake Claims, and Personal Attacks
False charges from Rodella are rebutted here, plus examination of how five other developed nations manage their elections. Spoiler alert: none look remotely like the mire and muck of what is becoming perpetual, money/media dominated primaries & elections in the US.
A Look at Last Week and the Week to Come with Thoughts on Memorial Day, Militarism & Primaries
Memorial Day remembrance today followed by Poor People’s Campaign’s direct action opposing the military industrial complex on Tuesday. And thoughts on the primary campaign process and a video describing how militarism, banking & capitalism dominate our world.
A Look Back, A Look Forward and Today We March for Justice
The Rev. Barber’s New Poor People’s Campaign begins today at 2pm, Eastside of the Roundhouse, the first of 40 days of direct action and civil disobedience. If you are livid about any of a million ethical, political and moral affronts, this is the time to raise your voice.
A Look Back & A Look Forward & A Few Book Recommendations
Money in politics, land access in Española, report on Dem Party State Central Committee and reports on Lujan-Grisham’s bad vote, a case for civil disobedience, Rodella vs. Herrera, and the students lead again against gun violence.
Rodella vs. Herrera on the Issues & Next Phase of Input Process
Rodella vs. Herrera on the issues, more on the Santa Fe University of Art & Design, and a call for donations for Janene Yazzie, a heroic candidate for Public Regulation Commission.
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…
A Look Forward & Back and Video of Student Speeches at SF March 4 Our Lives
In addition to info on coming actions and events and links to last week’s blogs, this post provides some advice on how to use the blog and our website. Thanks to Andy Fertal, we also have a really great 3 minute clip of student speakers at SF March 4 Our Lives.
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.