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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.
Desert Reclamation – Amazing Stories – Ed O’Rourke
YouTube has been showing many presentations on desert reclamation that seem too good to be true. Especially interesting is the last one about the Chinese lady and her husband. Sincerely, Ed How the Sahara Desert is Turning into a Farmland Oasis – GREENING THE DESERT PROJECT How Sahara Fog Nets are Making Abundant Water in…
Earth Day and Our Animals – Ed O´Rourke
What we eat has a big effect on global warning. Peter Singer presents a new idea, an environmental tax on animal food to pay for climate damage. See this excerpt and then read the entire article. Admittedly, slowing climate change would be much easier — and fairer — if governments were to tax animal products in proportion…
Poverty in America as Matthew Desmond Sees It – Ed O´Rourke
You will have a brutal uncomfortable time reading the sample from Amazon.com. I bought David Shipler´s The Working Poor in 2007 and reached page 25. I could go no further. At one time, slavery, torture, wife beating, debt prisons, child abuse and animal cruelty were standard operating procedure. They are now illegal everywhere. I hope that the rich countries would…