Christians. Church. God. Jesus. Occupy. What do these words mean to you? For many, the connotations are negative. Personal experiences with judgemental, rigid, frozen people who identify themselves as Christians have left a bitter taste in their mouths. Memories of being harangued, condescended to and lectured linger long after their encounter. Media and political examples [...]
I am white, middle class, educated and, by all accounts, an extremely fortunate woman. I live in Canada where my parents’ (sometimes life-threatening) health issues are covered by a provincial medical plan. My water and air are clean, and food is plentiful. My husband and I are employed. I am not desperate, but I am [...]
It all started last night in Twitter, the trigger of a harmonic convergence of indications that democracy is alive and well in the world. Here’s how it played out: A woman on the news tonight complained that elections are time consuming. I appreciate her concern for my time. via aaronwherry (aaronwherry) on Twitter. Aaron Wherry [...]
Last Friday was an exciting time for me. Aristide returned to Haiti and the Libyan government declared a ceasefire in its suppression of the democratic revolution/civil war going on there. And I was counting bald eagles in Active Pass. I spent a long time, including the case study of my MA thesis, exploring Canada’s economic [...]
Aristide has returned to Haiti in the last hour after Canadian troops, US marines and others kidnapped him almost 85 months ago, with Obama trying to impede his return. Bad move. This morning we are also seeing a Libyan cease fire in response to the UN Security Council’s resolution for a no-fly zone in Libya. [...]
