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Icelandic Pots and Pans

Posted on 24. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on June 13, 2012 This past Sunday, I spoke with Hördur Torfason, an Icelandic musician, activist and local folk hero who was largely responsible for organizing people to overthrow their corrupt government. Icelandic protests began in … Continue reading →

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Oink Oink

Posted on 23. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on June 5, 2012 http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0512/76849.html Does anyone else find this repugnant?

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Voter ID

Posted on 22. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 30, 2012 Why are voter registration laws requiring photo ID a bad idea? It seems so simple: citizens should easily be able to present a photo ID to register to vote, right? Most states … Continue reading →

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99% Spring Humor

Posted on 22. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 23, 2012 I had to laugh today at the following email. If you want to know how the 99% Spring is creative, this is a good example. Dear MoveOn member, This is shaping up … Continue reading →

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G8 Energy Policy

Posted on 22. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 22, 2012 It’s business-as-usual for the powers that be, according to the following statement made after the May 18-19 G8 summit at Camp David. No mention of hydrogen, solar, or wind sourced-energy, no mention … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Makes Ballot Access Difficult

Posted on 18. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 21, 2012 I called the South Carolina Elections Commission this morning (803-734-9060) and asked if write-ins are allowed for federal Senators and House of Representatives. The woman who answered the phone said that write-ins … Continue reading →

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How Political Parties Will Divide (and Ruin) the USA

Posted on 18. October 2013 by admin

From my friend, Sally Baptiste, who used to align with the Tea Party until she realized that the parties are part of the problem… President George Washington warned us the political parties and factions/associations would divide a united people.  In … Continue reading →

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How Proposition 14 Works in California

Posted on 18. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 19, 2012 California’s Proposition 14, also known as the “Top Two Primaries Act” passed on June 8, 2010 and went into effect April 19, 2011. It affects elections for each state elective office and … Continue reading →

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Americans Elect Drops Out

Posted on 15. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 17, 2012 I must say, I was disappointed to find out that Americans Elect, a well-funded organization seeking third-party (read: independent) ballot access in all 50 states, has dropped out. At least they gave … Continue reading →

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Fracking in California

Posted on 14. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 3, 2012 Fracking is the dangerous method of oil and gas drilling that’s causing poisoned water and air in Wyoming, earthquakes in Ohio, and tap water that can light on fire in Pennsylvania.1 Fracking … Continue reading →

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