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I was wrong about the rightness of military action in Libya. Military action simply can’t remain defensive. Gaddafi’s son and three grandchildren were killed by a Nato strike. We are killing children. I get...
Second Life, Dexter Morph, and the Peace Movement
Second Life is a 3d virtual world in which players control virtual selves called “avatars.”    You can choose the gender and looks (body shape, hair, etc) of your avatar, and you can select the...
The Invisible Hand — A case study in stripping American citizens of their rights
New questions on election transparency have surfaced in New Hampshire, where the powerful First-In-The-Nation presidential primary will take place in 2012. If New Hampshire is to have its thumb on the scale in presidential...
Summary of bills to eliminate tax loopholes
A cluster of bills introduced into the Washington State House and Senate would raise revenue for vital human needs by eliminating tax exemptions. The main obstacle to eliminating exemptions is Tim Eyman’s (unconstitutional) I-1053...
Seattle NWroots Conference July 9th
July 9th, there will be a one day Seattle conference for grass roots activists, public policy junkies, politicians, and other liberally minded individuals. The event, which will be held in Pioneer Square, will feature...
Latest Draft of Current Video Project – Washington Uprising
Still being edited, but wanted to share in current format:
Health Care – East and West
Vermont Governor Shumlin was on Diane Rehm on April 27 talking about the universal health care system bill he is going to sign into law. Cato Institute sent a talking head to spew disinformation...
300 years of fossil fuel history in 300 seconds
I think this covers the situation pretty well: Questions?
Tim DeChristopher Key Note at Power Shift
Mary at The Left Coaster is right about the methane hydrate feedback loop. Mary posted about that on Tuesday, April 26th if you are searching back. I have been talking about methane release from...