Interview questions regarding revolution
To what extent do you relate to the 99- percent- versus- the-1- percent theme? To what extent could that theme be a way to avoid […]
Thinking systemically and spiritually
I support the overall goals of Occupy, but the 99 percent vs. the 1 percent meme is not viable long term, in my humble opinion. […]
9 Tails on tactics and strategy (draft)
Numerous, widely dispersed smaller actions likely would be more effective than a one or a few big marches and rallies, said Columbus Activist 9 Tails, […]
More contexts for reciprocity
that transcend race, class, religion, sex, sexuality, ability, and other things that can divide us. Moving from less to more enlightened self interest is part […]
Citizens protest for tax justice outside the Columbus office of Senator Rob Portman
(Photo by Bob Studzinski) Adrena said she was protesting because Senator Portman voted nay on the procedural vote for the Buffet rule. “We need to […]
Building a pedicab
I will need an adapter for truing wheels, because the pedicab axle is too big for a truing stand. wheelgoods.com What will insurance for my […]
Critique of Occupy (draft)
Occupy was fun and not entirely useless. But, ironically, part of the reason it went viral is that was grist for both the liberal and […]
Ideas, attitudes, and behaviors are not set in stone/ personal confessions
Part of what motivates me as an activist is that I assume people’s attitudes and ideas are not set in stone. That’s a good assumption. […]
How does the attack on women's rights relate to the risk of fascism in the US ?
So…how does institutional sexism connect with the class war ( the rich have been waging on the poor, as Warren Buffet himself puts it)? This […]
Resident Opposes Gas Industry Secrecy, Not Necessarily Fracking Itself
Eric Boardman came to Columbus from Mansfield on April 18 to call for better fracking regulations. Acknowledging our country’s need for energy, he said he […]