Exploring the Dynamics of Polarization
Polarization is collectively and individually toxic to our capacity to “do democracy” sanely and wisely. This post details the toxic dynamics of …
Any city could emulate Sweden’s transpartisan festival…
In Sweden there’s a week-long annual political festival called Almadalen Week involving vibrant, respectful conversations of a kind that some Americans are …
“A Not So Divided America” – but is it wise?
A new study of 24 major surveys in the U.S. shows clearly that partisan gridlock in Washington DC is not the result …
Our big chance to grab back US elections from Big Money
New US Senate legislation would put an end to big money and corporate domination of the US electoral process. It proposes the …
Our transformational dance with climate is underway
Al Gore has done us the favor of compiling a LOT of information on positive developments in society’s responses to climate change. …
How to integrate information for a wiser democracy
Many fields and professions – from journalism and academia to video games and movies – can and do stimulate informed – or …
What is it about Random Selection??
In recent months I’ve discovered that random selection offers unexpected gifts to our efforts to create more fair, functional, and intelligent politics …
Climate challenges us to reconnect to place, reality and reason
We are out of sync with the world and especially with “place”. We lack the insights and capacities that come from knowing …
Strategic Climate Activism: Resist – and build a cooperative, democratic economy
The climate crisis is far more than an environmental issue. Adequately ramping up efforts to address it will require prioritizing a climate-justice …
Climate Journalism, Climate Passion, Climate Conscience and Action
There may be no crisis more important than climate disruption, for two reasons. First, its impact on humanity and life on earth …