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U.S. history from World War II to NOW: Oliver Stone. And the future: Bernie Sanders?

I’ve been spending my evenings watching Oliver Stone’s massive documentary series: Untold History of the United States Stone describes this endeavor as presenting “a side of history we didn’t learn in school. Upsetting to some, but profound for those who think for themselves.” Well, duh, yes. On both counts. Upsetting to me and profound. I […]

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U.S. Climate Refugees Department: DROUGHT. FIRE. What next?

California Drought Could Wipe Cities Off Map If Their Water Runs Out And in the Northwest, NOW: Fire at World’s End  

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Margaret Atwood’s “dystopian,” “futuristic” fantasies: coming true?

A long essay about our current planetary predicament from one of our premier “sci-fi” authors. I excerpt from its conclusion, which concerns “cli-fi” and, amazingly enough, ends on a (possibly) encouraging note. It’s Not Climate change — It’s Everything Change July 30, 2015 by Margaret Atwood readersupportednews Excerpt: “Cli‐fi” is a term coined by blogger […]

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