Poem: Knowing They Are Needed

KNOWING THEY ARE NEEDED Organizers can go to bed early,
and wake up refreshed.
Fire tenders, blind to time, tend to stay upall night, crafting, restless. That is not their fault – it is just their way. Organizers, because they seeonly one way of doing their thing,are very focused, and work togetherlike bees, in the bustle of … Read more

Asking for an end to violence needs no qualification

If one recognizes the Palestinian people as equally human to oneself, one will experience no moral dilemma as one simultaneously condemns their slaughter, starvation, and displacement; and desires that Hamas-held hostages be released. On the other hand, if one finds oneself making statements which include clauses such as “sad, but,” or “you’re ignoring the hostages” … Read more

Extreme wealth is not compatible with democracy

Extreme wealth is not compatible with democracy. The ultrarich are cushioned from fluctuations in the political landscape that can have life-or-death consequences for regular people. Even if a billionaire lost their job and got hit by a truck tomorrow, they would be able to afford healthcare, send their kids to college, and provide safe living … Read more