Category Archives: politics
A first for Scientific American: endorsing a political candidate.
“We’ve never backed a presidential candidate in our 175-year history — until now” This editorial from one of the world’s most respected journals is worth reading. Regardless of other matters that may influence your vote, and whether you choose to … Continue reading
Thought-provoking, informative and educational: the 48 free books by John Scales Avery
BOOKS ON SERIOUS GLOBAL PROBLEMS, by John Scales Avery I electronically met John years ago, and we quickly discovered a huge overlap in our philosophy, interests and motivations, only he has a far more distinguished record of achievements. If you … Continue reading
Another inspiring young woman
When she was 7, I was her nurse in hospital. She spent the formative years of life at Moora Moora, my community. Now she is 23, and a law student, and has done a world first. She is suing the … Continue reading
13 years of torture without trial
An Afghan man was captured 13 years ago, and locked up in a hellhole. He has not been convicted of any offence, and yet he is still being ignored by all, except his jailers. He is currently slowly dying from … Continue reading
CREDO Mobile, the Carrier with a Conscience
For years now, I have voted for one or another organization who were in line to receive a wonderful donation from Credo. This is a company that provides telephone and other services, but with a huge difference. “Since 1985, we’ve … Continue reading
The drying out of SW North America
A very new report in Science demonstrates that drought is too light a word to describe the past 20 years in a huge area of the Unites States. It is the worst in the past 700 years. Past megadroughts like … Continue reading
Alternatives to Amazon shopping
My friends know I am no fan of Jeff Bezos, who is hauling in the profits at everyone else’s expense. I am not alone. Green America magazine has compiled a helpful list of alternatives. Vote with your money, and divest … Continue reading
The 2020 awards for the very worst people of coronavirus
Van Badham has proven herself a genius in sarcasm combined with factual accuracy. You just have to read her brilliant assessment of the worst idiots of the planet. But also, many of them are in fact murderers. May they — … Continue reading
Amazon reviews: Paupers and foreigners need not apply
I wrote the following in April, 2018. My target audience was the decision-makers at Amazon, so it is in gentler language than it would be otherwise. I have sent it to them several times, in a number of versions. It … Continue reading
The new country of California?
Not quite, and not exactly, but Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a step in that direction. There are many good reasons for California to secede from the Undemocratic States of America. You can read them here in an excellent article … Continue reading
