Many governments and the mainstream media give a very incomplete and one-sided picture of the causes and conduct of the war in Gaza and Israel. It's often said that 'The first casualty of war is truth' (and the rest are mostly civilians!) For this who would like a more complete picture, here are some highly-regarded sources that I found useful: … [Read more...] about Gaza & Israel — A More Complete Picture
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Emerging realities in Europe and here
Long-time Alliance member Dick Lane responds to 'The deafening silence of intellectuals in the face of growing global conflicts' from The Real News, which says 'intellectuals should… not shrink from denouncing what they see as destructive of culture, values, and truth, notably when such destruction claims to be carried out in the name of these “domains of spirit.” I'll add … [Read more...] about Emerging realities in Europe and here
A better world is possible — it’s up to us to make it happen
Some people, including right-wingers and liberal Democrats, may not appreciate Chomsky's forthright criticism of US foreign policy — including the war in Ukraine — but his analysis is worth taking the time to understand. Sanctions, of course, almost always hurt the people, whether you're talking about Russia, Iran, or Cuba. Noam Chomsky: Another World Is Possible. Let's … [Read more...] about A better world is possible — it’s up to us to make it happen
About “Paths with a Heart” & cover artist Don Morris
In 2019, Nurture Nature Center invited local artists to create two- or three-dimensional works around the theme of animal or human migrations. In this painting, completed in 2020, I’ve tried to show some of the motivations forcing millions of people around the world to leave their native countries. After seeing the film “Human Flow” by prominent Chinese artist Ai … [Read more...] about About “Paths with a Heart” & cover artist Don Morris