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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

Welfare – A Commitment to Ending Poverty

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

An unjust society is an unsustainable society. When communities are stressed by poverty, violence and despair, our ability to meet the challenges of the post industrial age are critically impaired. A holistic, future-focused perspective on how we distribute resources in … Continue reading →

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Veterans and GI Rights

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

Support for men and women in the armed forces must go far beyond the rhetoric used to discredit the peace movement in the U.S. today. We need to understand that the ill-advised and illegal actions of the U.S. administration have … Continue reading →

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USA PATRIOT Act

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

We must call for the repeal of the USA PATRIOT ACT. Many of its provisions, along with many of the other so-called National Security Acts, undermine and erode our Bill of Rights, and contribute to the destruction of the democratic … Continue reading →

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Torture

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

End torture, such as in prisons like Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo Bay and other U.S.-controlled facilities. Ensure those guilty of ordering or executing torture are held accountable for violations U.S. and international law. Sources: Green Party . The Green Party Issues Index … Continue reading →

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SOA – Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

Close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, formerly known as the School of the Americas, in Ft. Benning, Georgia. The SOA, renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) in 2001, is a US military training school based … Continue reading →

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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

We should support full legal and political equality for all persons regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, characteristics, and expression. We should affirm the rights of all individuals to freely choose intimate partners, regardless of their sex, … Continue reading →

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Reparations for United States Afrodescendants

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

The development of the United States has been marked by conflict over questions of race. Our nation was formed only after Native Americans were displaced. The institution of slavery had as its underpinnings the belief in white supremacy, which we … Continue reading →

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Renewable Sources

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

Move decisively to an energy system based on solar, wind, geo-thermal, marine, and other cleaner renewable energy sources. The development of Earth-gentle, sustainable energy sources must be a cornerstone of any plan to reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuels. We … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom and Secular Equality

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

The United States Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of religion. We must affirm the right of each individual to the exercise of conscience and religion, while maintaining the constitutionally mandated separation of government and religion. The federal, state, and local … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rican Independence

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mekorganic

In 1898, Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States and has been held by the U.S. in the form of a colony ever since. In response to international pressure, in 1952, the U.S. established the “Free Associated State” status … Continue reading →

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