Perception: There’s more awareness and activism and people on the streets than ever.
Reality: We are on brink of social, economic, and environmental collapse.
What’s behind this disconnect?
Blowing up a dam is terrorism…except when it isn’t
The title of a March 3, 2016 article definitely baited me to click: “1.5 Million May Die if Mosul Dam Fails: Iraq Expert.” From the article:
“The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said a collapse of the dam in the north of country would be ‘serious and unprecedented.’ Some 500,000 and 1.47 million Iraqis would ‘probably would not survive’ the wave, while water could reach depths of 45 feet in the nearby city of Mosul, it said in a statement.”
Even a skeptic might easily imagine that Iraq’s failing infrastructure would include its dams. But what if I reminded you that Mosul is an ISIS stronghold? And what if I added that U.S. and Iraqi forces are planning a massive, collaborative attack on ISIS in Mosul?
You won’t BELIEVE what this security guard does during the overnight shift!
“i ask him: Are you going to the march?
and he says “I live here”
(from “Zuccotti Park, Oct. 10, 2011,” by Rich Alexandro)
Dear world, I’m sorry for being such a vegan
Hey, Mickey Z. here. Formerly “Mickey Z-vegan.” You know, the keynote speaker each year at the Veggie Pride Parade, the guy with the raised fist and a million vegan-related articles and talks and protests under his belt and…well, I could continue with my lengthy resume but it’s not as if any of my activism did a damn thing. Either way, I’m not here to boast. I’m here to apologize.
My heart was in the right place. Really, it was. I may have behaved like an asshole at times but it was never my intention (if that means anything). That’s the only excuse I can honestly offer so, with that out of the way, let’s get this thing started before I change my mind.
What if I told you disorderly conduct could change the world?
When the Blue Bloc goes on an arrest binge at a protest or rally, the ostensible reasons may range from trespassing to carrying illegal signs to wearing masks to blocking pedestrian traffic. However, the most common rap remains that old standby: disorderly conduct.
In other words, it’s illegal to not conduct oneself in an orderly fashion.
But who exactly is discerning order from disorder in the Home of the Brave™?
Please click here to read my article!
Everything You Know About ‘Sex Work’ is Wrong (Part 2)
(Read part 1 of our conversation here)
I first spoke with Rachel Moran in September 2015 when her uncompromising, riveting memoir Paid For: My Journey Through Prostitution was being released in the U.S.
Since that time, she’s traveled extensively, talking about her book and meeting with women and girls in need of help. I’ve used those five-plus months to continue my efforts in learning more about this and related issues.
Now here we are, picking up as if we never stopped!
Please click here to read my article!
