Arthur taught and led science professional learning and curriculum and assessment development projects for 50 yrs. He writes about education and social justice. He loves spending time with friends and family, hiking, and gardening.
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War in the Middle East won’t end until we elect more leaders who tell the truth about how the United States precipitated and continues to prolong the conflict with Iran and Palestinians.
Until recently, I never thought about my government pensions as morally fraught.
In the latest mind and body blow to our collective sanity and security, the deadly fascistic alliance of the United States and Israel launched an insane, illegal attack on Iran.
Let’s Fix the Mismatch Between What We Say We Believe and How We Vote
At best, the high moral claims for American exceptionalism were always aspirational rather than realized in practice.
Some politicians cannot resist the temptation to draw on the inflammatory power of racist, xenophobic, or sectarian fear and blame.
As long as Republicans remain in power the fascist steam roller will roll on, crushing all that is decent and humane.
My wife is a member of a local choir, Beacon Rising, which sings a song called "I Can't Keep Quiet." It’s about women refusing to shut up and accept their place.
If you have not yet voted for president and Congress in this existential election, please consider this.
Israel’s escalating war on Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon and its provocation of Iran serves Netanyahu's political survival and the expansionist goals of his allies.
Deciding whether to act to stop genocide should not be about counting votes.
The Benjamin Netanyahu regime and Donald Trump are enemies of freedom.
Kamala Harris's mischaracterization of peaceful demonstrations and civil disobedience in Washington, D.C.
Critique is Essential to Democracy
My Head and Heart Are Exploding
Contrary to the dominant political and media storylines, there are more than two sides to the conflict in the Middle East.
As I read "Gone Too Far" critiques of overwhelmingly peaceful but disruptive student protests demanding that universities divest from Israeli-related investments and demand a ceasefire and end to the U.S.
As I read "Gone Too Far" critiques of overwhelmingly peaceful but disruptive student protests demanding that universities divest from Israeli-related investments and demand a ceasefire and end to the U.S. military aid that supports the genocidal war on innocent Gazan, I am reminded of Martin Luther King’s
If Democrats want to win the next election as the guardians and saviors of democracy, they have a lot of work to do. Unfettered participation in free and fair elections, followed by respect for election results and peaceful transfer of power is the minimum conditions for democracies. However, democracy includes much more. Healthy democracies don’t shortchange some folks, privilege others, shut…
Democrats, wake up!
