Apr 6

Apr 6 4/6/2023

…What a relief that the ideal of democracy ruled the day in WI yesterday, with Judge Janet (JJ) winning her seat on the Supreme Court. ...”her victory indicates an “informed democracy” & an “unmistakable blow to right-wing judges & politicians pushing forced-birth laws, hyper-gerrymandering, voter suppression and union-busting.”

Apr 4

Apr 4 4/4/2023

RCA

… DO NOT follow Jill’s suggestion & invite the Iowa women’s basketball team to the WH. The POTUS never has the 2nd place finishers join the winners. Give Angel Reese the spotlight she deserves….

Apr 3

Apr 3 4/3/2023

RCA

…What do you know about this electrolyzer they are building at the Cummins plant? A “fuel agnostic internal combustion engine platform that leverages a range of lower carbon fuel types” sounds promising but I have no idea how that might work….

Apr 2

Apr 2 4/2/2023

RCA

…I tried to learn about your trip to MS & saw a moving video of people in Rolling Fork who lost loved ones. The depth of their sorrow was palpable….Let’s do right by them now & help all we can….

Apr 1

Apr 1 4/1/2023

RCA

…The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) promote the ARA for its emphasis on systems research that approaches farming, climate/environment, & nutrition/health equity as interconnected issues & works across disciplines to identify common solutions….

Mar 31

Mar 31 3/31/2023

RCA

…I was disappointed that in your 2023 proclamation (of Cesar Chavez Day) you didn’t mention the Filipino’s role in the farmworkers’ union movement….

Mar 30

Mar 30 3/30/2023

RCA

….The WI supreme court election brings up the challenge of balancing majority rule with protecting the rights of the minority. The NYT calls it, “by far the most important political contest of the year”….

Mar 29

Mar 29 3/29/2023

RCA

…Please send my appreciation to Archbishop Elpidophoros at tonight’s reception celebrating Greek Independence Day for making “good trouble” in the Orthodox church by baptizing the children of gay couples & alluding to women’s right to choose….

Mar 28

Mar 28 3/28/2023

RCA

…loved reading the transcript of your remarks at yesterday’s SBA Women’s Business Summit when you made impromptu comments about how incredible your sister is. According to her recent memoir, you, two, have a fantastic relationship. As she puts it, “I had a PhD in my brother.”…

Mar 28

Mar 28 3/27/2023

RCA

…Did you see the photos of Gen. Min Aung Hlaing riding around in his jeep commemorating Burma’s 78th Armed Forces Day? In a rare speech… he mentioned something about democracy which makes me wonder what his conception of that might be….

Mar 25

Mar 25 3/25/2023

RCA

…This sentiment emerged from reading about your visit to Canada & KMH’s visit to Africa. You spent your visit trying to reassure the kanooks that we are “two people” that “share one heart.”…

Mar 24

Mar 24 3/24/2023

RCA

…Speaking of trust, thanks for visiting Canada & restoring their trust in us…

Mar 22 3/22/2023

RCA

… I am resisting the urge to investigate how the awards ceremony turned out yesterday…

Mar 21

Mar 21 3/21/2023

RCA

…Did you get to spend much time with Sahba Motallebi & Rana Mansour at the Nowruz party? …I hope you thanked her for spreading the word about the protests in Iran….

Mar 20

Mar 20 3/20/2023

RCA

….How delightful to read that you are celebrating Nowruz today! … It makes so much sense that Persians begin the New Year at spring equinox. I’m not so sure about jumping over fires but love the special meal with 7 symbolic offerings starting with the letter “S.”