I am attempting to connect two ideas that I have never tried to connect before: compassion and politics. I just returned from a nation-wide event, the launch of Bernie Sanders’ grass roots campaign organization. The event was attended by more than 100,000 people at 3,500 locations across the U.S. But that is not why I…
Category: Occupy
An Unknown Hero
“I am so sad about this.” That is how I reacted to the news and shared it with some friends. Another young person, which now makes three, has died since I camped with them on Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2011. All three died long before their time, in strange and…
I Think I Finally Figured It Out
I have been pondering economics for years. If I had had more facility with calculus, I probably would have pursued my interest further in college. Instead, I decided to study accounting. Eventually, I got as close as I could to figuring out what is going with money – I became an auditor. But I still…
Here I Go Again, Inspired
Here I go again. My heart is swelling with love and a deep desire to be with people that I love in a very special way. I first fell in love with these people back in late January 2011. At the time, I thought these people lived in Egypt. Day after day I watched them…
Peace Crusader
Today, I came across a treasure trove, a series of videos that Kathy Roberts made about Occupy Washington, D.C. It is a treasure trove for me of fond memories and the life-changing experiences I had during my time there. Many people came to life for me again while I watched the videos. One person, perhaps…
The Cost Of Domination
Most everything seems to cost more nowadays. Everyone has to pay more and more for what they want. Even those with relatively unlimited resources like governments and the mega-corporations that run them may not be able to afford all that they want. The thing they seem to want most is control, control of power, control…
What To Do?
A very interesting thing happened today that tested my commitment to being who I say that I am and what I believe in. But let me back up a little and explain. Here at the occupation in Washington, D.C., there have been a series of disagreements and arguments. Although most people believe in the principles…