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About mekorganic

I have been a Peace and Social Justice Advocate most all of my adult life. In 2020 (7.4%) and 2022 (21%), I ran for U.S. Congress in CA under the Green Party. This Blog and website are meant to be a progressive educational site, an alternative to corporate media and the two dominate political parties. Your comments and participation are most appreciated. (Click photo) .............................................. Created and managed by Michael E. Kerr

Coronavirus Alternative Media

Posted on January 21, 2021 by mekorganic

American Prospect Black Agenda Report Common Dreams Counter Currents Counter Punch Daily Kos Democracy Now Electronic Intifada Foreign Policy In Focus Global Research Gray Zone Hightower Lowdown Information Clearing House Jacobin Magazine KPFA Left Voice Loud & Clear Making Contact … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Articles

Posted on January 21, 2021 by mekorganic

2020-09-08 Crowds eschew masks at Trump rally as president mocks Biden over social distancing 2020-07-28 Trump Shared a COVID-19 Video Full of Lies and Misinformation. Twitter Just Deleted It. 2020-07-11 Covid-19 has revealed a pre-existing pandemic of poverty that benefits … Continue reading →

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January 2021 Petition Requests

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

2021-01-31 Ban Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Connecticut 2021-01-31 Regular sanctions are terrible, pandemic sanctions are worse! Lift them! 2021-01-31 There has never been a better moment to push for Universal Basic Income 2021-01-31 Secretary Blinken: Ban weapons sales to Saudi … Continue reading →

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White House Chief of Staff – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Ronald A. Klain Currently: Mark Meadows The chief of staff is often considered the president’s gatekeeper, shaping his schedule and presidential access. They serve as a close adviser and also oversee White House staffing. This position does not require Senate confirmation. … Continue reading →

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United Nations Ambassador

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Nominee Currently: Kelly Craft Under Trump, the U.N. ambassador was removed from the president’s Cabinet, as part of a larger retreat from diplomacy and the world stage. Biden will reinstate the ambassador to the Cabinet as his administration aims … Continue reading →

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U.S. Trade Representative – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Katherine Tai: Nominee Currently: Robert Lighthizer Normally a low-profile outpost, the position of chief trade negotiator became one of the Trump administration’s most consequential jobs. Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, an experienced trade attorney, was the intellectual muscle behind the president’s “America … Continue reading →

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Small Business Administration Head

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Isabel Guzman: Nominee Currently: Jovita Carranza The agency, which supports small-business owners and entrepreneurs, has been under fire recently for its management of a loan program intended to help small businesses weather the pandemic. Isabel Guzman Director of California’s Office of the Small … Continue reading →

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Presidential Science Adviser

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Eric Lander: Nominee Biden has elevated the presidential science adviser, who councils the president on a broad range of scientific and technological topics, to be a member of the Cabinet. The adviser leads the White House Office of Science and … Continue reading →

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Director of National Intelligence – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Avril Haines: Nominee Currently: John Ratcliffe The director of national intelligence serves as the president’s primary intelligence adviser and leader of the U.S. intelligence community. The DNI historically hasn’t been a political role, but under Trump, it has been held twice … Continue reading →

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Office of Management and Budget Director – Biden 2021

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mekorganic

Neera Tanden: Nominee Currently: Russ Vought The White House budget office acts as the nerve center of the government, an elite career workforce that prepares and helps administer the annual spending plan and helps set fiscal and personnel policy for federal … Continue reading →

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