Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Coping with a complex messy world: Education for the 21st century and beyond

Critical Thinking—surfacing and rebutting fallacious arguments/claims--is one of the most important skills in dealing with Wicked Messes.

Thoughts on “It Can’t Happen Here”

Are we just going to give this a whirl and see where it ends while the rest of the world watches?

The two 500 lb. gorillas in the room

Who needs the super rich? I don’t. Do you?

The Numbers Don’t Lie—But Trump Does

“Watching the polls is a head-shaking confirmation that, I hope, reverses itself before November. There is far too much at stake.”

Kapos of the American Empire

The empire has its political Kapos, the public servants who do NOT serve the public, rather the rulers of empire.

The State of USS Titanic

So, what this current two-party/one-party system has done, while acting as spokespersons for the empire, is like the old joke of Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

How to avoid consumer confusion about sustainable seafood

Use these tips to avoid consumer confusion about sustainable seafood and trust that every purchase is as great for the planet as it is for your diet.

Portland

The central question is as old as the Republic itself: What is the limit of federal power?

Matriots

We should be loyal, but loyal to all humans and loyal to the clean water, clean air, and healthy, safe environment every girl and boy requires now and forever.

Trump visits library of Congress, deems it a “good framework for something else”

He's excited about the opportunities available to a hard-charging mogul who just happens to be President of the United States as well.