Tag: causes

GENERATIONS OF ACTIVISTS – BY ELLIN CURLEY

I am a passionate progressive. But I have never been an activist. Until Trump, I never went to protests in the streets. Twice in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s I did volunteer work for the Presidential Campaigns of Eugene McCarthy and then Ed Muskie, both liberal. But that was the extent of my hands … Continue reading GENERATIONS OF ACTIVISTS – BY ELLIN CURLEY

MARCHING FOR THE CAUSE? NOT EXACTLY. – Marilyn Armstrong

So the question was: "If your day-to-day responsibilities were taken care of and you could throw yourself completely behind a cause, what would it be?" You mean other than loathing our current president? The answer is I wouldn't. I can and do write about it, the evil minions in our capital. When I have a … Continue reading MARCHING FOR THE CAUSE? NOT EXACTLY. – Marilyn Armstrong

BLOGGER AND A CAUSE

The question was: "Would you, if your day-to-day responsibilities were taken care of and you could throw yourself completely behind a cause, what would it be?" The answer is ... I wouldn't. In the immortal words of Phil Ochs, "I ain't marchin' anymore." I marched against war and for peace. I marched for civil rights. … Continue reading BLOGGER AND A CAUSE

A FAMILY OF ACTIVISTS – BY ELLIN CURLEY

I am a passionate progressive. But I am not an activist. I don’t get out and protest in the streets. Twice in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s I did volunteer work for the Presidential Campaigns of Eugene McCarthy and then Ed Muskie, both liberal. That’s the extent of my hands on involvement. My grandmother, … Continue reading A FAMILY OF ACTIVISTS – BY ELLIN CURLEY

THE END OF ANGER, THE REST OF LIFE

I was asked how come I'm not bitter at direction which our world, our country are taking. Before anyone says anything, left-wing liberal at your service. And proud of it. I believe in human rights. Equal rights, equal pay, women's rights, gay rights, minority rights, animal rights. A fair distribution of wealth. Kindness. Generosity. Honor. Honesty. … Continue reading THE END OF ANGER, THE REST OF LIFE

I AIN’T MARCHIN’ ANYMORE

Phil Ochs said it. I agree. I served my time, marched my miles. Signed an infinite number of petitions. Fought on the right side, believed in the good guys. Now ... I'm retired. You, younger people. Yes, you. The ones on the sofa swigging beer. It's your turn. Go protest. Carry signs. Fix the world, because … Continue reading I AIN’T MARCHIN’ ANYMORE

Daily Prompt: Blogger With a Cause. Not.

"If your day-to-day responsibilities were taken care of and you could throw yourself completely behind a cause, what would it be?" The answer is ... I wouldn't. In the immortal words of Phil Ochs, "I ain't marchin' anymore." I marched against war and for peace. I marched for civil rights. I campaigned for universal health … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Blogger With a Cause. Not.