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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

The Green New Deal – Bernie Sanders

Posted on April 6, 2020 by mekorganic

The climate crisis is not only the single greatest challenge facing our country; it is also our single greatest opportunity to build a more just and equitable future, but we must act immediately. Key Points Transform our energy system to … Continue reading →

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Need to Invest in Offshore Wind – GP

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

A major missing ingredient in moving to 100% renewable energy system in the US is the lack of offshore wind power generation. The first small offshore wind (OSW) farm will be operating shortly off of Block Island in Rhode Island. … Continue reading →

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100 percent Clean Energy by 2030 – GP

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

The centerpiece of the Green New Deal is a commitment to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030. The transition to clean energy is not only a visionary plan for a better world, it’s absolutely necessary to ensure we … Continue reading →

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What the Green New Deal Will Do

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

Right now, our federal subsidy programs benefit large agribusiness corporations and the oil, mining, nuclear, coal and timber giants at the expense of small farmers, small business, and our children’s environment. We spend billions of dollars every year moving our … Continue reading →

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Paying for the Green New Deal – GP

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

We will need revenues between $700 billion to $1 trillion annually for the Green New Deal. $400 billion will be for the public jobs programs. Estimates for the transition to 100% clean energy start at $200 billion a year. Economists … Continue reading →

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Green New Deal – Public Jobs Program

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

The Green New Deal will redirect research money from fossil fuels and other dead-end industries toward research in wind, solar, and geothermal as well as wave and tidal power. We will invest in research in sustainable, nontoxic materials, closed-loop cycles … Continue reading →

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Marxism

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

Marxian Economics” Richard D Wolff (1-75 classes) “Intro to Marxian Economics” 1 “Intro to Marxian Economics” 2 Advanced Marxian Economics  

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Wars of Aggression

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

9/11 was clearly a false flag operation used to seriously weaken our constitutional rights via the Patriot Act and allow for unending unilateral wars against other nations through the AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE (AUMF). Our Nation is the … Continue reading →

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Police Reform

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

I am a member of the Oscar Grant Committee.   We fully support the prosecution of police who have committed unnecessary violence against people they have interacted.   The police should be highly trained in deescalating situations not turning them into an … Continue reading →

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Mass Incarceration – Prison & Justice Reform Links

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

Prison Policy Initiative The People’s Justice Guarantee – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Justice and Safety for All Unveiling a State-by-State Plan to End our Mass Incarceration Crisis FIRST STEP Act The 1994 Crime Bill and Beyond: How Federal Funding Shapes the … Continue reading →

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