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Use Memorial Day to Look for Peace – Ed O´Rourke
When I read Juan Cole´s commentary, I realized that Memorial Day is a good time to seek conditions in the US and the world that would make war less likely. The US has 750 military bases overseas. Keep 100 and close the rest. The US has 5,500 nuclear weapons. Keep 1,000 for deterrence and wandering asteroids. Decommission…
Looking to End Food Security in the US – Ed O’Rourke
This is my letter to Congressman Al Green whose district includes Houston and Missouri City. One American in 6 is food insecure. It should be zero. There are two main reasons for this. Matthew Desmond maintains that the federal government principally uses state governments to administer food programs. Since the states have wide discretion, they spend the money…
Fun Political Satire – Ed O’Rourke
In my 20 years following the Common Dreams website, I have never seen satire. See it now, big time. Sincerely, Ed The Trump and George Santos Is the GOP’s 2024 Dream Team https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/george-santos-running-mate-trump-2024
A Look at the American Safety Net – Ed O’Rourke
The people in the European Union live better than the people in the US with universal health coverage, for example. Health care in the US is patchwork. A stronger safety net is more humane with the bonus of narrowing the political divide. See more about it here. Sincerely, Ed ‘Our safety net is very weak’:…
Manufactured Debt Ceiling Crisis – Ed O´Rourke
I offer my thoughts in this draft letter to Senator Ted Cruz and Senator John Cornyn. Also, see thoughts from Richard D. Wolff. Sincerely, Ed Draft Letter to Senator Ted Cruz and Senator John Cornyn – Ed O´Rourke When the US government defaults on June 1, 2023 my comfortable existence will take a deep dive. I…
The Surgeon General Looks at Loneliness in American Life – Ed O’Rourke
I invite you to see his thoughts on the NPR News Hour and the New York Times. Sincerely, Ed Surgeon General discusses health risks of loneliness and steps to help connect with others Surgeon General discusses health risks of loneliness and steps to help connect with others Surgeon General discusses health risks of loneliness and…
Action Plan from Ed O’Rourke
The Republicans own the agenda with DT, Kevin McCarthy and the Supreme Court decision. All Democrats, independents and Never Trump Republicans do is react to the latest outrage. I propose announcing our program that will help working people rather than the rich. Abolish food insecurity in the US and the world. The Pentagon budget is equal to…
Sexual Assault Victims – How Do They Cope? Ed O´Rourke
It is a rough experience. See a commentary here. Sincerely, Ed E. Jean Carroll and Other Survivors Don’t Need an Excuse for Not Screaming The millions of sexual assault survivors deserve our respect, support, and empathy, but never our pity.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies – Ed O´Rourke
I have read for many years that fossil fuel companies receive $6 trillion in subsidies but have seen virtually no detail. I invite you to see this 12 minute presentation: The TRUTH about fossil fuel subsidies. The TRUTH about fossil fuel subsidies.The TRUTH about fossil fuel subsidies.