Despite The Risks, Republicans Won’t Allow Debate On Climate Change
A recent article in New Scientist said that changing weather patterns have increased the chance for recurring drought in East Africa. (Above–Oxfam photo of a family gathering firewood in...
View ArticleI Learned In My Punk Rock Days That Action Is Your Responsibility
Recently I came upon a collection of fliers promoting shows at the great Jockey Club in Newport, Kentucky. The Jockey Club, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, was the best punk rock club in...
View ArticleAnnise Parker’s Ongoing Legislative Attack On Houston’s Homeless
For the third time in recent months, Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Houston City Council are considering regulations directed at homeless people. From the Houston Chronicle— “Mayor Annise Parker is...
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood Gulf Coast Rally For The Health Of All Texans On 3/12
There will be a March 12 rally at Planned Parenthood in Houston to protest the drastic and unwarranted cuts for the health care needs of so many Texans. And don’t forget the Texas forced sonogram law...
View ArticleI Like The People My Friends Have Become
On my recent visit home to Cincinnati, I met up with a number of friends. In some cases I took their pictures. These are the pictures you see above. I met some of these folks in the 1980′s. Two I have...
View ArticleRally Against Wage Theft In Houston On 3/20
There will be a rally against wage theft in Houston held on Tuesday March 20. Below you see the details of this event. Here is a Houston Chronicle story about wage theft. Here are details about wage...
View ArticleThe Ides Of March
Tomorrow, March 15, is the Ides of March. Here is an explanation of what the term Ides of March means. (Above–The Death of Caesar. This work was painted in 1798 by Vincenzo Camuccini.) Here are two...
View ArticleCheney’s New Heart Needs To Last Long Enough For War Crimes Trial
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has received a heart transplant. (Above–Former Vice President Cheney) Good. I hope that Mr. Cheney’s new heart lasts long enough for him to be prosecuted for war...
View ArticleMarch 25 Houston City Hall Protest For Justice In Trayvon Martin Case
There will be a protest on Sunday, 3/25 at Houston City Hall to call for justice in the Trayvon Martin case. While Trayvon was shot and killed in Florida, his death is a matter of national concern. I...
View ArticleConservative Annise Parker Keeps After The Homeless And Says That Public Is...
Houston Mayor Annise Parker has been pushing an anti-food sharing ordinance in Houston that would criminalize many acts of kindness towards those most in need in our city. (Above–The type of sharing...
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