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Derrick Z. Jackson: Children Will Suffer the Consequences of Recent Supreme Court Rulings

Posted on July 4, 2022 by randomyriad

Originally posted on Vox Populi:
It appears to be of no concern to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ultraconservative majority how children are collateral damage in its monumental rulings to close the 2021-22 term. Credit: Alex Proimos/Flkr First, the conservatives?struck down?New…

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Election Results: 4 Points for Optimism

Posted on November 11, 2018 by randomyriad

Originally posted on The Contrary Perspective:
Dr. Stephen Ray A few things to remember for those fretting and not celebrating last Tuesday’s election results. There was not a single pollster who gave the Democrats any chance of retaking the Senate.…

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Science, Silence and the Sound of Spirit

Posted on February 25, 2018 by randomyriad

Two Poems by Jane Hirshfield   ON THE FIFTH DAY On the fifth day the scientists who studied the rivers were forbidden to speak or to study the rivers. The scientists who studied the air were told not to speak of … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Mind Open and a Firm Hold on Realty. (We are in for a bumpy ride)

Posted on February 15, 2017 by randomyriad

All we got to say on this proposition is this: first, you and me is as good as anybody else, and maybe a damn sight better; second, nobody ain’t got no right to take away none of our rights; third, … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts from the Land of WTF Just Happened.

Posted on November 22, 2016 by randomyriad

“Tomorrow we shall have to invent, once more, the reality of this world” — Octavio Paz I don’t agree with those that think leaving because of the election is a moral thing to do. It is the practical thing, and I … Continue reading →

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