(Editor’s note: This is a letter from the principals of the high school formerly known as Drake explaining the impending name change.) Drake gets no respect in Marin. Teachers at the high school formerly known as Drake say he represents white supremacy, making it hard to teach LGBT students and … [Read more...] about Why Drake must go
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Happy New Year, Christian Church!
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, November 29, 2020 "Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Hasn't God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased … [Read more...] about Happy New Year, Christian Church!
Jim Steele: Children and the Insect Apocalypse
Jim Steele/What’s Natural? The American Psychological Association reports young people are suffering from “a chronic fear of environmental doom”. A recent national survey reported “eco-anxiety” is causing 43 percent of our youth to feel hopeless. Psychologists warn such hopelessness leads to … [Read more...] about Jim Steele: Children and the Insect Apocalypse
Sherman Frederick: The end of the virus
Sherman R. Frederick/Marinscope When I was a kid learning to play baseball, the coach taught us to never slow up running down the first-base line. “Run it out!” he said. “Run through the base!” That’s good advice for us all as, with collective purpose and resolve, we head into the … [Read more...] about Sherman Frederick: The end of the virus
Sherman Frederick: Gotta love those $350 per hour consultants … such a bargain
Sherman R. Frederick Leave it to Fairfax to be the first community to try to implement something concrete out of the Black Lives Matter movement. The quaintly progressive town that once featured Grateful Dead softball games has created a Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee. It’s … [Read more...] about Sherman Frederick: Gotta love those $350 per hour consultants … such a bargain
Thomas Nibbe: Being filled with the measure of all the fullness of God
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 A Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving. Congratulations to Jerry and Diedra Crow upon their wedding anniversary --- November 23rd! ...some QUOTES to consider to make our celebration of Thanksgiving a truly Spiritual one... TO … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe: Being filled with the measure of all the fullness of God
Sherman Frederick: Have a very merry state-approved holiday
Sherman R. Frederick When the state tells you how to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, you know it’s 2020. California surpassed the 1 million coronavirus cases mark last week and several places, including Marin, are seeing spikes in cases. So, I guess it should not come as a surprise … [Read more...] about Sherman Frederick: Have a very merry state-approved holiday
Commentary: Donald Trump is a brat
Tom H. Hastings/My Turn No! No concede! Won’t! Won’t won’t won’t! Donald Trump is a spoiled brat. His election to the highest office in the land will forever be a stain, a blotch, an embarrassment. He proves it fresh every day. He’s a child. Monday, November 16, 2020: Donald J. … [Read more...] about Commentary: Donald Trump is a brat
Sherman R. Frederick: Political symbols
Putting the “Blue Lives Matter” symbol on cop cars in Sausalito wasn’t a good idea. The symbol is a flag with one of the stripes in blue. Agree with it or not, it is a political symbol and political symbols do not belong on public property. The Sausalito City Council heard a number … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick: Political symbols
Commentary: What is a concerned person to do?
Marc Pilisuk/My Turn Students and friends sometimes ask me what can be done in the face of the flood of despairing news of the day. The despair of the time includes the actual threat of nuclear war, going beyond the tipping point in global warming, rescinding regulatory protections for people and … [Read more...] about Commentary: What is a concerned person to do?