“We’re placed on the earth and somehow given a sense of responsibility to give life and love and help to others.” ~ Ethel Kennedy (1928-2024) the day following her husband’s death in 1968.
Ethel Kennedy, Passionate Supporter of the Family Legacy, Dies at 96
April 1928 - Oct 10, 2024 - New York Times’ long, inclusive and very eloquent obituary.
Memorial Service, streamed 16 Oct.
What the Right Gets Wrong About Kamala Harris
And why Liz Cheney knows that Harris is America’s only chance. Jill Lawrence, The Bulwark, Oct 08
How the North Carolina Legislature Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene
Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say. NY Times, gift link; no paywall!
Jill Stein: The Grifter Who May Hand Trump the White House Again
How one woman’s ego Is endangering Democracy and destroying the Green Party.
Thom Hartmann, Oct 10
This country ditched coal. Here’s what the world can learn from it.
Analysis in text and graphics, by Niko Kommenda and Harry Stevens, Washington Post, Oct 4
An Oil Giant Railroads Its SCOTUS Connection To Gut Environmental Law
A fossil fuel tycoon tied to Neil Gorsuch and other corporate power brokers are pushing the Supreme Court to help approve a controversial oil train and kill environmental protections. A very long read, but very thorough re the players and their stake in this case.
Serious Fun: John Oliver, Last Week Tonight
Oliver explores the Waffle House index of disaster intensity. Fun. He goes on to look at how TrumpCo is already trying to derail the election should he lose.