Monthly Archives: March 2020

Guaranteed Basic Income – Alternative Media

Posted on March 26, 2020 by mekorganic

Click on any publication for current and past articles on Guaranteed Basic Income Alternet American ProspectBlack Agenda ReportCommon DreamsCounter CurrentsCounter Punch     (search on site)Daily KosDemocracy NowElectronic IntifadaForeign Policy In FocusGlobal Research Hightower LowdownInformation Clearing house NAIntercept Intrepid ReportJacobin … Continue reading →

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Social Justice

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mekorganic

Historically, America led the world in establishing a society with democratic values such as equal opportunity and protection from discrimination. Today, however, our country is among the most extreme examples of industrialized nations that have a widening gap between the … Continue reading →

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Ten Key Values

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mekorganic

Grassroots Democracy All human beings must be allowed a say in decisions that affect their lives; no one should be subject to the will of another. We work to improve public participation in every aspect of government and seek to … Continue reading →

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Tasks Toward Creating a Better America and World

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mekorganic

Peace Our country’s long wars and worldwide military presence are immoral and unsustainable. We must dramatically cut our military budget. Ecology The human cost of climate change is too high. We must get off fossil fuels and on to renewable … Continue reading →

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Democracy

Posted on March 18, 2020 by mekorganic

Think of American democracy as an ongoing, unfolding project that is dynamic and creative in nature. We must be committed to the strengthening of our civil society, including the many mediating institutions at the community level that have always characterized … Continue reading →

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State of the World

Posted on March 18, 2020 by mekorganic

Never has our country faced as many challenges and crises as we do now. Realizing that our actions will be judged by future generations, how can we draw on the best of our traditions, calling forth a spirit of ingenuity … Continue reading →

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Threat of War on Iran

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

Unable to justify its actions to the U.N. Security Council, the U.S. has been for years illegally attacking Iran, another U.N. member country in violation of our constitution, the UN Charter and the Nuremberg Principles. Trump has withdrawn from the … Continue reading →

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Youth Rights

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

All human beings have the right to a life that will let them achieve their full potential. Young people are one of the least protected classes of human beings, yet they represent our future. We must ensure they have an … Continue reading →

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Women – Violence and Oppression

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

Language is often used as a weapon by those with power, and women have traditionally borne the brunt of inflicted injuries. Freedom of speech is vital to democracy. However, this freedom should not be used to perpetuate oppression and abuse. … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Social Equality

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

We should support the equal application of the Constitution of the United States of America to all citizens, and therefore call for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). We must urge renewed efforts and campaigns to ratify the ERA. … Continue reading →

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