In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. George Orwell

A friend sent me a link this morning to this video of Bush singing Bloody Sunday. I remember seeing one also of Bush singing John Lennon’s Imagine. For some reason, I am drawn to these. Perhaps it has something to do with a longing or a hope of hearing leaders that care about the human […]

This Saturday marks the third year of this war. With over 70% of troops in Iraq wanting to come home, I believe the phrase “support our troops” has a new meaning. There are protests worldwide. While it is not listed, there is a protest here in Portland. Sunday, March 19 on the waterfront. Begins at […]

This Sunday is International Women’s Day. I’ll be spending the day volunteering at Portland’s own event. I am excited to be a part of a day of performance, art, education and so on.
In the news…A group of Iraqi women “will speak with members of Congress, meet with Cindy Sheehan, and deliver an urgent call […]

reading a book of interviews with noam chomsky. a theme that emerged in his speaking is one of enduring dedication to social change. i am afraid that i often fall into the “want it all now” trap - the mindset of, “i went to one protest and nothing changed - why go to the next? […]

to the time its art, to art its freedom. when i first read that quote, i was thinking a lot about politics. how academics are fearful of speaking up in universities for fear of their careers. and how, for each time, art can be a way to speak quietly. lately, i have been realizing that […]

i’m sorry, too.

perhaps an electoral disaster?

Take a look at Michael Moore’s Video The Vote - Ohio.

He tells her that the world is flat -
He knows the facts, and that is that.
In altercations fierce and long
She tries her best to prove him wrong.
But he has learned to argue well.
He calls her arguments unsound
And often asks her not to yell.
She cannot win. He stands his ground.
The planet goes on being round
Wendy Cope.