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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

Ethical Treatment Of Animals

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Cruelty to animals is repugnant and criminal. The mark of a humane and civilized society lies in how we treat the least protected among us. To extend rights to other sentient, living beings is our responsibility and a mark of … Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Water is essential to all forms of life. We should call for an international declaration that water belongs to the Earth and all of its species. Water is a basic human right! The U.S. Government must lead the way in … Continue reading →

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Land Use

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Land use policies must promote sustainable development and respect ecology. Unlimited growth on a finite planet cannot be sustained. There is a fundamental difference between growth and development and between quantity and quality. Rather than exploiting the Earth for short-term … Continue reading →

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Clean Air and Ozone Depletion

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

The strict, comprehensive protections of the Clean Air Act must be maintained and enhanced if we are to keep in place effective federal programs that deal with urban smog, toxic air pollution, acid rain, and ozone depletion. State and local … Continue reading →

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Zero Waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

OUR POSITION We should shift our nation toward clean production and principles of zero waste. A waste-free society is essential to public health and the integrity and sustainability of the biosphere. Natural ecosystems are self-sustaining and generate no waste. We … Continue reading →

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Transportation

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Let us support a transportation policy that emphasizes the use of mass transit and alternatives to the automobile and truck for transport. We call for major public investment in mass transportation, so that such systems are cheap or free to … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Issues

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Recognize that there is no such thing as nuclear waste “disposal.” All six of the “low-level” nuclear waste dumps in the United States have leaked. There are no technological quick fixes that can effectively isolate nuclear waste from the biosphere … Continue reading →

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Energy Transition – Requirements

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Investment: Enormous amounts of investment capital will be needed to accomplish the energy transition, much more than the promise of $150 billion for renewable energy over ten years, and must now come from government. Coordination: The energy transition will be … Continue reading →

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Transportation System – Electrify

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Our enormous investment in highways, airports, cars, buses, trucks, and aircraft is almost completely dependent on oil, and it will be significantly handicapped by higher fuel prices, and devastated by actual fuel shortages. The electrification of road-based vehicles is a … Continue reading →

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Solidarity with the Guatemalan Uprisings!

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mekorganic

Solidarity with the Guatemalan Uprisings! Statement: For the right to peaceful protest and against government repression! – NISGUA

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