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We talk to Richard Forer on Brooklyn Culture Jam
A few weeks ago, I spoke to Richard Forer. He is the author of “Breakthrough: Transforming Fear into Compassion – A New Perspective on the Israel-Palestine Conflict.” He has ultra-Orthodox relatives living in Israel. He has first-hand knowledge of issues in Israel. and speaker with expertise on middle East history and current issues.. He was formerly […]
Destroying priceless art the Western Way
Like all my well-meaning lib friends, I’m appalled at the destruction of artwork that has followed the rise of extremism in many places in the world. The Taliban’s destruction of ancient Buddhist statues in 2001 alarmed people of culture worldwide. The destruction and looting of Iraq’s museum after the US 2003 invasion was about […]
The search for a man on horseback
Noam Chomsky has just crossed a Rubicon. In a recent interview with Chris Hedges, Chomsky lays out his fears for the US and what is happening here: “I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime,” Chomsky added. “I am old enough to remember the 1930s. My whole family was unemployed. There were far […]
“The Fuse is Blown”. Glaciologist’s Jaw Dropping Account of a Shattering Moment
Ice sheet stability and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. The issue is that the six glaciers are melting and the melt is unstoppable. The problem is that the melt will not be gradual–the models show that the uneven surface of the Antarctic will cause abrupt changes and increases in sea levels. The last time carbon […]
DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE FARKING WEATHER!!
As I type this, we here in Brooklyn are ‘enjoying’ (pardon the usage) temperatures a good 20 degrees F below normal for this time of year. There have been weeks upon weeks of snowstorms every week, with below-average temperatures. I broke out my famous V-Rex bicycle in anticipation of spring, only to find that exertion […]
Human extinction discussion on Brooklyn Culture Jam Radio
On Brooklyn Culture Jam last night, I spoke with Pauline Schneider. Ms. Schneider has produced a documentary on near-term human extinction entitled Going Dark. and the discussion ranged from the predictions from scientist Guy McPherson and friends to overviews of progressive politics and protests. Currently, Pauline is one of the people supporting Guy’s lecture tour around […]
GOP treason–not a new phenomenon
You probably already know the story–46 Republican Senators co-signed a letter to Iran’s political leadership written by Arkansas’ own Tom Cotton. The letter essentially tells the Iranians that any deal they make with the Obama administration will not be acceptable to the Senate (meaning it won’t be passed), and would be overturned by Obama’s successor if […]
The Flood Wall Street 10 make history
The Flood Wall Street 10 make history. For the first time, a judge has acknowledged the legitimate concern for climate change and global warming.
A Podcast for your cousin Joey
My funny little show on Sex and Politics today (2/19/2015) is worth a listen, especially if you’re like me and you keep getting involved in discussions about climate change and scientific debate with people who watch a lot of Fox News. I spoke to James Lawrence Powell, a geochemist and retired professor who served on both President […]
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