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Even though I’d heard (not from the mainstream media) of the large, enthusiastic crowds everywhere Bernie went , I was still surprised to see the IBEW Union Hall at 18th and Meridian completely filled tonight, and with such enthusiastic people … Continue reading →

It seems fitting that Martin Luther King Day (today) would be when I would realize that the community we are building at the Kheprw Institute (KI) and North Meadow Friends is what Martin Luther King was referring to as a … Continue reading →

It has become clear that the real choice in this year’s Presidential election is NOT between the Republican and the Democratic nominee.  It is clear that the years of corruption of our political system have angered the public to the … Continue reading →

I am writing this for those of you who have heard about Quakers (and were probably surprised there are still some of us around) and are curious to learn more. Since I hope people who are not Quakers might read … Continue reading →

“Quakers, social justice and revolution” is the title of this blog because I believe a revolution is necessary.  A couple of the first posts included Calling for a Nonviolent Revolution and Nonviolence and the Revolution. Our political system once worked well … Continue reading →

I am in no way an expert on racism.  But I would guess many of you have shared the years of frustration that I have, wanting very much to do something about this, but not knowing what that might be.  The … Continue reading →

Snow makes magical scenes for photographers.    Of course winter also brings challenges for life without a car–I’m thinking of the walk to work yesterday when the wind chill was -3. Below are some photos from a recent snowstorm. I made … Continue reading →

For those of us who consider ourselves white (an interesting phrase I first encountered in “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates) and who want to help our society improve how we all treat each other, for those who … Continue reading →

Professional journalism has been disappearing over the past several decades. Professional journalism, the unbiased reporting of factual information that can be verified by sources, is essential if our political process and decisions are to be based on facts instead of … Continue reading →

Five community members blocked one of the explosive oil trains in Everett, Washington, in an act of environmental civil disobedience.  The trial of the Delta 5 begins today.  This trial is historic because this is the first time defendants will … Continue reading →