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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

Climate Change Solutions

Posted on March 11, 2020 by mekorganic

1.  Strong International Climate Treaty The climate treaty reached in Paris in December, 2015 is inadequate to address the climate change crisis. The 195 nations involved pledged to reduce greenhouse gases. The pledges are not mandatory, however. The treaty does … Continue reading →

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Climate Change

Posted on March 11, 2020 by mekorganic

We need to stop runaway climate change, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 95% by 2030, over 1990 levels. Climate change is the gravest environmental, social and economic peril that humanity has ever met. Across the world, it … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights and Equal Rights

Posted on March 11, 2020 by mekorganic

The foundation of any democratic society is the guarantee that each member of society has equal rights. Respect for our constitutionally protected rights is our best defense against discrimination and the abuse of power. There is an intimate connection between … Continue reading →

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Chemical and Biological Weapons

Posted on March 11, 2020 by mekorganic

We urge our government to end all stockpiling of chemical and biological weapons and all research, use, and sale of such weapons; and sign the convention that will establish the decrease and inspection of all nations’ stockpiles of such weapons, … Continue reading →

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Carbon Sequestration Using Ecological Restoration

Posted on March 11, 2020 by mekorganic

Carbon Sequestration Using Ecological Restoration To stabilize the climate, limiting emissions is not enough; carbon must be removed from the atmosphere and sequestered in the ground. Ecological restoration is a valuable tool to achieve this and it will increase the … Continue reading →

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Biological Diversity

Posted on March 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Humanity must share the planet with all other species. Our continuing destruction of animal habitats threatens an ever-growing number of species with extinction. This not only deprives these species of their existence but will deprive future human generations of the … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy

Posted on March 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Repeal the misnamed Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 in order to restore Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a viable final safety net for consumers caught by health crises, unaffordable mortgages, credit card debts and student loans. Source: … Continue reading →

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Banking Reform

Posted on March 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Greens will overhaul the financial industries to end their culture of impunity and to prevent them from committing fraud or malfeasance so severe as to drive our nation into a massive recession or depression. Since finance, banking, and insurance institutions … Continue reading →

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Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)

Posted on March 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Our government does not have any moral or legal right, or any justification, to preemptively attack another nation. The only legitimate use of military force is to repel an actual attack on our nation. We demand that our government adhere … Continue reading →

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Arts

Posted on March 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Freedom of artistic expression is a fundamental right and a key element in empowering communities, and in moving us toward sustainability and respect for diversity. Artists can create in ways that foster healthy, non-alienating relationships between people and their daily … Continue reading →

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