Category Archives: Human rights

We need a marching song. The Chicks provide.

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Naomi

It’s “March, March,” from the Chicks’ 2020 album, “Gaslighter.” Written and performed by an impressive musical collective,* it’s fierce and female, a percussive, insinuating, syncopated chant in the minor key we all need now. It’s a new civil war, and … Continue reading →

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In our new Civil War, the Blue States are our defense

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Naomi

Just picked this up from the Chicago Sun-Times: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis have formed a coalition of governors to fight against “increasing threats of autocracy” and strengthen democracy during a second Donald Trump presidency. The … Continue reading →

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And then there was light! (When was that? Where?)

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Naomi

Here I am, once again bearing a torch against despair. There are some realities that might lighten your mood or shift it into resistence (a lot better than despair), one of which is Lawrence Tribe’s talk with Ali Velshi on … Continue reading →

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