Yom Kippur: What are our collective ways we missed the mark?
Tomorrow evening, Friday, Yom Kippur starts; a Jewish tradition where we stand together to ask forgivness for all the ways we have collectively "missed the mark" ("sins" as is it is commonly translated...
View ArticleCommandment in Community: A Yom Kippur Rant
My friend gave this speech on Yom Kippur to our congregation. I was pretty floored by it and thought it needs to be shared; and many in this community will appreciate it (cross posted on Street...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Officials agree to recount (w/update)
Looks like the New Hampshire drama is not over yet.
View ArticleSen. Clinton's fiscal responsibility: actions over words
Many Americans have big issues around debt; and these issues are reflected in how some of our leaders manage their political organizations. The basic philosphy is this: spend now and worry about...
View ArticleStop the Cycle of Hatred
From Obama's annoucement of his presidential candidacy on Feb. 10, 2007What's stopped us from meeting these challenges is not the absence of sound policies and sensible plans. What's stopped us is the...
View ArticleDKos is souring
So my non-blogging friends would ask me why I go to blogs to get my news. One of my reasons, I would say, is we have a built in system of accountability for the information contained in it, especially...
View ArticleOn the ground in PA - registration madhouse done
Yesterday was the last day to register to vote for Pennsylvania's closed primary on April 22. The Obama campaign launched a massive effort to reach it's goal of registering 100,000 voters for the...
View ArticleCA-48: We can win this one with Steve Young
I met Steve Young 10 years ago in the hills of Wyoming; we both attended a Trial Lawyers workshop. Steve is a people's lawyer; he has been fighting for ordinary people and he is going to take that...
View ArticleObama in Philly today--here's the scoop
My housemate got a call yesterday and was invited to be trained as a community organizer in Philadelphia this evening. The trainer? Barak Obama.
View ArticleLast Night w/ Obama in Philly (w/ pics)
Update: Enjoy the trip in the diary here; but folks, we need help in PA. If you can come here and canvas, the campaign will likely find you a place to stay. Call from home on the phones. Pray, if...
View ArticleBetting on the new local economies: I'm expanding my business
I own a small bread bakery in West Philadelphia. My business is expanding in a shrinking economy and consumer spending. Why? Find out below the fold and have a peek at the bright future that is...
View ArticleBetting on New Local Economies--expanding my bakery again
On Saturday morning, January. 2009, I wrote a dairy that went to the top of the recommended list Betting on the New Local Economies: I'm expanding my Business. The economy was bad but I was expanding...
View ArticleThe Pragmatic Case for Supporting the Bernie Revolution pt. 1.
I’m not an activist; apart from voting I’m not politically active but I pay attention during elections and support with donations the candidates that I like. I am by nature a pragmatist; but a...
View ArticleThe Pragmatic Case for Supporting the Bernie Revolution pt.2
This word pragmatic keeps coming up in the conversations as (1) who is more pragmatic in getting things done in leadership and (2) which is the more pragmatic way to vote. I will clarify pragmatic,...
View ArticleSerious Question for Bernie's vision about after he becomes POTUS
I’ve been a Bernie fan since listing to “Lunch With Bernie” on the Thom Hartmann show 10 years ago. Every week, Bernie would call in to talk with Thom and answer caller questions. I listened the...
View ArticleWe Need To Talk About The Nature of Corruption
It takes a “Wake-Up” moment to realize the nature of corruption. Sure, I can read about corruption; look up a definition; even get a Ph.D researching corruption. But here I’m talking about...
View ArticleSmall Biz meets with PA Governor Tom Wolf today
I met with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today. He came to a non-profit business assistance center in the incredibly diverse neighborhood of West Philadelphia to meet with some small businesses. I...
View ArticleMessage from Main Street: Wages Must Go Up
I just invited Bernie Sanders to visit my small bread bakery in West Philadelphia if and when he comes to visit Philadelphia. I feel more connected to Bernie, but I would love to tell Hilary the same...
View ArticleA View Inside the Bernie Campaign
This article was written by Paul Hilder of Change.com on the day of the Michigan Primary. Those inside the Bernie campaign saw the Michigan win coming; the optimism here cannot be denied. Michigan is...
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