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STANDING UP TO FASCIST ASSAULTS in Los Angeles & Oregon AS THE AMERICAN REICHSTAG BURNS Our great Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN opens with some of her treasured verse. Then elected-removed-reinstated MAYOR HEIDE LAMPERT updates us on the latest grassroots stand for democracy in the face of fascism. Safe energy legend KARL GROSSMAN skewers the latest shish kabob of “hot” pro-nuclear executive orders from the radioactive White House. New York activist HEIDI VERKAMPT reminds us of emergency efforts surrounding the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Long-time No Nuker ANNA GYORGY explains the grassroots victory in Massachusetts over a highly toxic battery storage facility. Safe energy crusader MYLA RESON reports from Los Angeles while warning  us of all the pro-nuke Democrats now pushing radioactive disaster. Page 153 of Trump's big bad bill will gut the court system, warns DANIELLA G., who adds that we must “Keep Hope Alive!!!” Election Protection pioneer LULU FRIESDAT explains in depth her landmark vote counting victory in New York. With her, electoral champion JULIE WEINER pleads for help in stopping the spread of hackable voting machines throughout NY. Solar Rights Alliance's CAILEY UNDERHILL warns us of the horrendous Newsomite attack on long-term solar contracts his California cohorts want to break. Our erstwhile engineer STEVE CARUSO demands to know how these utilities take subsidies for dirty power while killing fair trade agreements for solar. NY campaigner MICKY LEADER tells of her being “pooh-poohed” by the usual corporate Democrats. KPFK Board Chair TATANKA BRICCA reports from Los Angeles on the gestapo ICE raids against migrant workers….and others!! In 1934, concludes DAVID SALTMAN, there was a successful General Strike throughout the nation; maybe, he suggests, we need one again. Amidst predictable escalating chaos, we will see you all next week!!!

GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY IN WALDPORT, OREGON; HOMELESSNESS; GA NUKE ELECTION THEFT; NUKES ON FIRE Our great poet laureate MIMI GERMAN kicks us off with her usual genius at the GREEP zoom #225 from Monday, June 2, 2025. Mimi additionally fills us in on the astounding fight for real grassroots democracy in the allegoric & all-too-real “Mayberry” on the Oregon coast. Homelessness advocate SUSIE SHANNON gives us a full & powerful report on the horrific Budget Bill's ugly assault on the tragically unhoused. Minnesota's KARLA SAND questions the role of Medicaid qualifiers for elder citizens. From DR. NANCY NIPARKO we get a unique medical perspective on the horrendous impacts of being unhoused. We hear from MIKE HERSH that his blog on Trump reminds us that FDR had Eleanor & Frances Perkins at his back. From Georgia we hear from the great RAY MCCLENDON about a critical upcoming utility commission election in the Peach State. PSC candidate DANIEL BLACKMAN tells us first hand about the challenges of running for election amidst some of the most corrupt electoral realities anywhere. Legendary Pacifica activist MYLA RESON asks what we can do to help Daniel help save Georgia's electricity grid. That sentiment is echoed by Alabama native DR. RUTH STRAUSS. New Jersey activist MICKI LEADER also calls for grassroots activism to save our democracy. From PAUL MOBLEY we get a terrifying report on the health disaster at the Portsmouth-Piketone uranium facility in southern Ohio. The great KARL GROSSMAN reports on the bad news from Trump's death machine on pushing new atomic reactors. The court-killing clause in Trump's “beautiful” bill is raised by LYNN FEINERMAN and DANIELA GHIBELLI…on which we'll do a deeper dive next week.    

Waldport, Oregon, Fights for Democracy While Attacks on Voting Rights Proceed in Georgia Our esteemed Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN opens the Green Grassroots Emergency Election Zoom with one of her great poems: “A Thousand Grains of Sand”. We pay homage to BROOOCE SPRINGSTEEN and his stellar defense of democracy as well. We follow with MAYOR HEIDE LAMBERT of Waldport, Oregon and her astonishing parallel fight for democracy. In the wake of a meeting with Christie Brinkley and Alec Baldwin, the legendary KARL GROSSMAN tells us the Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul is now pushing nuke power in NY. The great MYLA RESON fills us in on the latest lunacy from Arizona's Palo Verde nukes, which are owned in part by the city of Los Angeles. Our co-convenor MIKE HERSH thanks Karl for helping to shut the Shoreham nuke on Long Island. Legendary computer pioneer LEE FELSENSTEIN adds his contribution to encouraging organizers of upcoming mass rallies to distribute business cards with QR codes to special websites for further organizing. Santa Monica solar pioneer PAUL NEWMAN updates us on Newsom's attack on renewables, forcing AB942 through the legislature to impose new taxes and charges on rooftop PV panels. Legendary investigative reporter GREG PALAST, producer of "Vigilantes Inc.", updates our understanding of the fascist attack on the right to vote in Georgia. We're then told by MAJOR GAMILIEL TURNER of the disenfranchising challenge meant to deprive him of his right to vote. Our favorite Alabaman DR. RUTH STRAUSS gives a hearty endorsement of Greg's “Vigilante's Inc.” documentary on the destruction of the American franchise. Esteemed anti-homelessness hero DONALD WHITEHEAD joins our dialog on both voting and on ending our terrible homeless crisis. Georgia-based voting rights activist RAY MCCLENDON adds another dimension to the critical discussion about how to protect our right to democracy. Radio talk host LYNN FEINERMAN raises additional critical points on protecting your own right to vote. Our engineer STEVE CARUSO chimes in with his assessment of “hostile architecture” used to attack homeless citizens where they are forced to camp. California's MIMI SPREADBURY updates us with the latest from the Golden State, carrying us to our next meeting, on June 2, after Memorial Day…..IN SOLARTOPIA!!!          

FASCIST ATTACKS ON MAYORS, JUDGES & MORE; QR CODES FOR MAJOR RALLIES; PLANNING FOR A PROGRESSIVE FUTURE We start with our great poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN & her usual mystic verse. From Waldport, Oregon, we hear from ousted & now re-instated MAYOR HEIDI LAMBERT about her incredible saga on the way to remaking this pivotal spot in the American MAGA/saga. This far-and-wide astonishing attack on democracy by the MAGA Klan is dissected by co-host MIKE HERSH.  Tough questions come from SCOTT KLATT who wants to know why Heide let herself get drafted for Mayor. From the LAProgressive.com we are updated by SHARON KYLE & DICK PRICE on the national assault on the Judiciary & our democratic elections. Then the great MYLA RESON narrates the amazingly absurd arrest of Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka & three US Congresspeople for attempting to inspect a prison facility under their jurisdiction. The attack on Mayor Baraka is mourned by DANIELA, who warns us all to carry our birth certificates. Computer pioneer LEE FELSENSTEIN elaborates on his suggestion that rally organizers use business cards with QR codes, printed in special colors, with colored ink & union labels, feeding into local-generated websites. We get a critical whistleblower report from VINA COLLY in southern Ohio. From DR. RUTH STRAUSS we hear that it's illegal for federal agents to follow illegal orders, a Nuremberg Principle that has gained major weight with the rise of Donald Trump. Op Ed News founder ROB KALL then presents the beginning outline of a full progressive program going forward. California Indivisible's MIMI SPREADBURY warns us we must protect programs that mean life/death to so many. The need for unity is emphasized by MELISSA HALL as well as the imperative to protect the separation of church and state.  From CHUCK PENACCHIO we hear a warning of “Democracy in Chains” & the weaponization of race and religion by Big Money. The fascist Catholic Opus Dei (see “THE DAVINCI CODE” & its female slaves are illuminated by LYNNE FEINERMAN of “Women Rising” Radio, a discussion we'll pursue next week!!

FASCIST ATTACKS ON JUDGES & A MAYOR * CINCO DE MAYO * WINNING ECO-BATTLES   We start with “Kidnapping the Rubicon” from our Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN.   The duly elected MAYOR HEIDE LAMBERT of Waldport, Oregon has been arrested by a fascist city council in an attempted coup; the activist progressive Mayor shares her amazing tale as we hear her plans to get re-instated.   Our co-convenor MIKE HERSH assures us all that the fight-back will inspire deep regrets among the Trumpist attackers.   LAProgressive.com editor-publishers SHARON KYLE & DICK PRICE give us the scoop on the Trump attack against Wisconsin Judge Hanna Dugan and many others like her who are standing up for actual justice & the law.  Such judges, says Kyle, have been subjected to DOXing and other forms of Nazi-style attacks.   Emmy-winning documentarian DAVID SALTMAN explains the key elements to maintaining a lawful society.   Climate activist DIANE CAMERON talks about defeating a new highway proposed for Maryland.   Green campaigner MARGARET SCHOAP OF US-PIRG expands on the great grassroots work happening in Maryland to preserve what's left of the state.   Long-time no nukes activist MYLA RESON reminds of the major fightings against atomic power in New Mexico.   Rockville (MD) resident ALEX WILLIAMS advocate for mass transit & an end to new highways.   From Ohio we hear JAY WARMKE updates us of the surprising progress of new solar farms in the Buckeye State.   Solar pioneer PAUL NEWMAN checks in on the state of corn-based ethanol.   Legendary eco-founder MARION EDEY visits us with her great wisdom.   Legendary computer pioneer LEE FELSENSTEIN contributes the suggestion that upcoming rally organizers use business cards with secret color coding, recycled paper & union labels to provide attendees with QR codes they can use to link back to websites established for moving America's activist mass to true criticality.   Legendary no nukes strategist KARL GROSSMAN decries NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's support for nuke bailouts.   Erstwhile engineer STEVE CARUSO gives us the latest from central Ohio.   Indivisible activist MIMI S concludes with California's ridiculous new attempt to build new nukes.   Next week we'll do a deeper dive.  Meantime, HAPPY CINCO De MAYO. 

KEEPING THE FAITH WHILE FIGHTING FOR A SOLARTOPIAN GREEN-POWERED EARTH WHILE FINALLY BURYING THE NUKE POWER INDUSTRY We start our GREEP Zoom #221 with DR. NANCY NIPARKO & her exhortation to keep the faith & not lose hope, however difficult the times may be. The FAR OUT documentary film is endorsed by DR. RUTH STRAUSS who also demands the return of Abrego Garcia after he's been disappeared to El Salvador. The name of this terror victim is shouted out by MYLA RESON with the warning that this could happen to any and all of us at the whim of Donald Trump. ON ENERGY: From DOROTHY REIK we hear about SB540 which would open the door to new nukes & to kill the ability of California to control its own energy supplies. The legendary KEVIN KAMPS warns of the gargantuan subsidies proposed to insanely re-start Michigan's Palisades despite the exponential cost overruns already with us, and despite disturbing reports of an epidemic of cancer in a nearby golf club, indicating major radiation releases from the nearby reactor; there are “start dates” for nuclear disasters, he said, but there are no end dates. We're reminded by MIKE HERSH that a major driving force for the “civilian” reactor industry is the on-going production materials for atomic weapons. The radioactive insanity as spread over New Mexico is exposed by MYLA RESON. The horrors of the radioactive fallout from Trinity, the first atomic bomb test, has studied in part by JOE MANGANO of the Radiation & Health Project, who wonders what kind of health survey could be supported by Robert F. Kennedy's federal agency; RFK, Jr's uncle, the late US Senator Ted Kennedy, long ago advocated such a study. Joe tells us of a study involving 16 of the oldest US nukes & found a clear correlation between cancer death rates and early and later plant operations. California's 2018 master plan to phase out the two reactors at Diablo & phase in a renewable energy base is laid wholly at the feed of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Kevin Kamps tells us that at least 10% of the ratepayers in Georgia's Vogtle rate region can't pay their bills to keep their lights on because of the huge charges coming from the two new nukes. We then take the plunge into the stock market and the insider manipulations of Donald Trump's tariffs, whose announcements let his friends and family sell and buy at obscene levels of grift. We also delve into the little-discussed T-Bills/government bonds that have stabilized the US and global economies. The loss of confidence in T-bills could signal a death knell for the American economy as reflected by the global loss of confidence in the US economy and the Dollar. “Women Rising Radio” host LYNN FEINERMAN wonders if we are thus headed into a Depression…or are we already there? The importance of the bond market, says MIKE HERSH, is valued by very powerful moneyed interest whose presence in T-Bill markets can decide the fate of the global economy, especially as the US “credit rating” is being destroyed. The kinds of insider manipulations available to Trump have been worth incalculable grift to friends and family on the Trump Rolodex. Kissinger's “Mad Nixon” theory is raised by TATANKA BRICCA as we see maximum currency manipulation among those who own the bulk of global wealth. TATANKA warns further that the oligarchs want to cauterize our hearts & our souls, which can only be defeated with empathy and compassion. The California Fair Elections Act SB42 would repeal the ban on public financing of election campaigns, neutralizing the power of America's oligarchs. The documentary movie called “the Encampments” about Columbia's University's investments is introduced by DR. NANCY NIPARKO.  

PRESIDENTIAL DEMENTIA; VETERANS' MEDICAL DEBT; A GENERAL STRIKE & THE NEED FOR DIGITAL ORGANIZING Medical specialist DR. NANCY NIPARKO opens GREEP Zoom #220 with a direct quote from Donald Trump and a diagnostic prognosis. Financial organizer JERRY ASHTON tells us his organizing has helped retire $45 billion in medical debt for more than 5 million people, including thousands of veterans, many of whom have thus avoided suicide. Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN tells us of HEIDI STRANGE-SKY LAMBERT,  who was duly elected mayor of Waldport, Oregon, only to be forcefully removed by the bad bully she was duly elected to remove as mayor.  Heidi's amazing story of being bullied out of the mayor's office is going global. The story of Elon Musk's pro-apartheid parents follows in sequence with our discussion of the rise of Trumpian fascism. Long-time activist DOROTHY REIK expresses her intense dismay that the LA Dodgers went to see Trump in the White House, and calls for a general strike. Having attended the Bernie/AOC rally in Los Angeles, MYLA RESON also references Trump's desire to have “home growns” shipped to death camps in El Salvador. Taking the next step in electronic organizing is directed by LEE FELSENSTEIN toward business cards with QR codes leading to central organizing data bases with the technical help they need. The question of our organizing focus is raised by our steadfast engineer STEVE CARUSO raising the issue of upcoming rallies in central Ohio. The notion of a General Strike is seconded by ALEX WILLIAMS, who warns that pain will be involved, and that we must not be split up by race & gender. The need for general solidarity is underlined by co-convenor MIKE HERSH. Solar homeowner PAUL NEWMAN wonders how we can find the dictatorship's pivotal weakness.   The scourge of the “Christian Nationalist” right wing is rooted out by DAVID BROWN whose podcast demands the protection of religious diversity and rights, especially in Oklahoma, whose governor is erasing the lines between church & state.   From DAVID NADER we get a confirmation for a General Strike and a boycott against paying the bills of utility companies destroying our Earth.

WHAT DID THE RALLIES MEAN?  WHO ADVISED ON THE TARIFFS?  HOW DO WE END HOMELESSNESS? Greep Zoom #219 opens at the giant multi-million global marches that tried to confront the Trump regime. One performer at LA's Pershing Square gathering is CLIFFORD TASNER of the Southern California Americans for Democratic Action who introduces us to Trillionaires for Trump. The fictional Trump “tariff advisor” Ron Vara is exposed by TATANKA BRICCA as a mythological economy crasher. Our co-convenor MIKE HERSH chimes in with his usual wisdom. The great DAVID SALTMAN raises the issue of a general strike. Computer genius LEE FELSENSTEIN offers a “Reverse the Media” strategy going forward, complete with a national mailer on his critical digital design.  Radio maven LYNN FEINERMAN adds to the brilliance with her call for grassroots organizing. Indivisible's MIMI S calls for support for the “Make Polluters Pay” movement. From Minnesota KARLA SAND tells us that 1 in 4 Americans is disabled while she emphasizes the need to protect Medicare and emphasizes that she goes of ‘every darn thing.". To dive deep into the world of House-less-ness the great DONALD WHITEHEAD opens an hour-long discussion of a changing market with new possibilities for a solution to this terrible modern plague. Legendary activist SUSIE SHANNON tells us there are 70,000 vacant units in Los Angeles, enough to house the entire house-less population in an “easy solution” that must be put into effect, but is being blocked by landlords who make more money by keeping their buildings vacant. Meanwhile Dr. NANCY NIPARKO argues that the problem is financial, demanding changes in building laws that encourage billionaires to buy properties and let them sit. MIMI S says the city of Berlin can now seize unused property. Our engineer STEVE CARUSO tells of his 3 years of homelessness and working on low-cost housing, which he says must be made available to those who need it.  

UKRAINE, WISCONSIN, BURNING THE REICHSTAG & THE REALITIES OF GRASSROOTS / WEB ORGANIZING We start GREEP Zoom #218 with our laureate MIMI GERMAN & her fabulous poetry. With TATANKA BRICCA we then celebrate the birthday of the great CESAR CHAVEZ & The United Farmworkers Union. The Green Party's HOWIE HAWKINS & Ukrainian engineer DENYS BONDAR relate the realities of Putin's “hybrid nuclear war” that combines the horrors of atomic weapons and power plants. Denys reminds us of the Budapest Memorandum in which Ukraine thought it had traded the warheads it inherited from the former Soviet Union in exchange for peace & security. Howie tells us of the brave Ukrainians staying behind the maintain the Ukrainian reactors to keep them from causing another Chernobyl-sized disaster despite being tortured by the Russians. We also hear that Putin has destroyed 70% of Ukraine's wind power while Vampirizing the juice from Crimea's solar panels. The question of whether mass rallies can become more than photo ops through the use of QR codes is discussed by organizer GINI LESTER & computer guru LEE FELSENSTEIN. Howie then wonders if organizers at April 5 rallies throughout the country. Ohio's SANDY BOLZENIUS lauds the decentralized nature of these pro-democracy rallies nationwide. Solar homeowner PAUL NEWMAN of Healthcare For Us describes using cell phone hotspots to link into rallies. We hear further MURTZA MURTI about using a MailChimp page to further working groups for democratic progress. A call for a working group comes from Lee Felsenstein. Howie refers us to the book subtitled THE MASS PROTEST DECADE & THE MISSING REVOLUTION. Re-localization is advocated for us by MIKE HERSH. The history of the farmworkers is revisited by Tatanka. Recalling her radio interview with Dolores Huerta is LYNN FEINERMAN. We finish with Tatanka conjuring up Communities of Resistance to carry us through the coming Reichstag Fire & fascist putsch, where we will begin again next week.     

We start this monumental legal exposition with the great hero-attorney STEVE DONZIGER & the high-profile corporate attack on Greenpeace & the Indigenous community. Greenpeace has been sued by Energy Transfer in a North Dakota court with a jury dominated by fossil-fuel workers and a pro-corporate judge. Hawaii-based attorney NATALI SEGOVIA gives us detail on the particulars of this rigged indictment in a case meant to “target the environmental movement as a whole.” Natali emphasizes that the land devastated by the contested pipeline is, by treaty rights, still Indigenous land. Much-revered long-time campaigner CHARLIE CRAY explains that Greenpeace's role in the Standing Rock demonstrations was to train people in non-violence, and that the corporate attack on the Greenpeace organizational structure has been misguided. Steve Donziger then explains where the next legal battles will go amidst the long-standing campaign to weaponize the law against the human attempt to preserve our ability to live on this planet. Charlie Cray explains that the courts refused to allow a live broadcast or official transcript of the court proceeds while the corporations used “pink slime journalism” to propagandize the local North Dakota population. Natalie Segovia confirms that the willingness to ignore tribal sovereignty and fight against movement solidarity is at the core of the corporate attack, as she calls for courage among all of us. Charlie & Steve remind us that a Dutch court will hear anti-SLAPP proceedings against the corporations trying to kill Greenpeace & its pro-ecological campaigning.  To start our second hour, we then get an on-the-ground report from journalist/filmmaker ROGER RAPOPORT about Michigan's insane attempt to re-start the Palisades nuclear reactor. An expert on air travel, Roger also reports on the real horrifying & infuriating reasons for the recent deadly crash at Washington DC's National Airport. Performance Artist TOM ENGLISH gives us a great poem about try to humanize our nation's billionaire CEOs. We then move into the nightmare of lithium battery storage & the horrifying disaster of a major fire at Moss Landing California. Nationally syndicated Flashpoint host DENNIS BERNSTEIN talks to us about the human damage being done by this terrible fire & its fallout. MICHELLE A. gives us a heads-up on water based batteries called Aqueous Metal batteries. Western Massachusetts activist & no nukes organizer ANNA GYORGY tells us of her great victory over an unwanted lithium battery center in her neighborhood. Activist/film-mater JILL LONG makes the connection between Moss Landing & the horrors of Three Mile Island. Thanks to MYLA RESON we touch on upcoming supreme court election in Wisconsin, which we will revisit NEXT WEEK! We sign off with PAUL SHERMAN & the Budapest Memorandum that should have prevented to war in Ukraine.

The Health Issues of Nukes, Lithium & Solar Panels > > > We open GREEP Zoom #216 with a deep dive into the horrors of our border patrols targeting tourists with horrendous torture and mistreatment. > > We then explore health impacts of nuclear power reactors on nearby downwind communities. > > The great JOE MANGANO of the Radiation & Public Health Project updates us on the multi-decade attempts to construct a data base on cancer rates & trends near nuclear power plants. > > Three Mile Island film-maker JILL MURPHY LONG reports on her horrifying experiences with cancer survivors from around the notoriously stricken nuke. > > Safe energy pioneer KARL GROSSMAN tells of his ground-breaking media contacts on the radiation issue. > > Moss Landing resident BRIAN ROEDER gives us terrifying reports on the lethal fallout from the lithium fire that “clobbered” downwind victims. > > With a report from SARAH AMINOFF we hear of the devastating impact on food production from the Moss Landing lithium fire.  > > Scientist MADELAINE ADAMCZESKI raises core issues about the lack of regulation & safety standards at such lithium battery centers. > > Remembering the Karen Silkwood case, TATANKA BRICCA raises the prospect of large-scale health suits stemming from the Moss Landing disaster. > > Health specialist RICHARD LEAR catalogs the potential role EMF filters can play in curtailing the devastating impacts of “dirty electricity" on human well-being. > > Engineering legend TIM SCHOECHLE raises core issues about “badly designed equipment” harming people with solar panels using inferior inverters. > > Our erstwhile engineer STEVE CARUSO talks about shielding to protect us from stray rays emitted by electronic devices. > > Legendary researcher DONNA GILMORE outlines numerous problems with battery facilities that threaten human life. > > Sodium-based batteries used by the Chinese BYD automaker are introduced by MYLA RESON. > > The precautionary principle is raised by BETTY KISSILOVE. > > Indivisible's MIMI SPREADBURY emphasizes that there IS a lawsuit against Moss Landing & PG&E.  > > A switch to Iron Air versus lithium batteries is proposed by MELISSA HALL as we head off to a post-nuclear/post-lithium Solartopian green-powered Earth. 

RESUME ATMOSPHERIC BOMB TESTS?  ARE YOU NUTS?   We open with a beautiful poem from our Laureate MIMI GERMAN.   We then explore the origins of the 1963 Atomic Test Ban with the tragic tale of the premature death of Patrick Kennedy, the son of President John Kennedy and First Lady Jackie.   This terrible loss led directly to JFK agreeing with Nikita Khrushchev to ban nuclear explosions in the atmosphere.   We are then honored by the genius of ROBERT ALVAREZ, JOE MANGANO and KARL GROSSMAN on critical issues of radiation and health.   We celebrate a vital op ed on this by CHRISTIE BRINKLEY in the Kansas City Star, with McClatchy syndication.   We take a deep dive into the legendary “Baby Teeth” study, and Project 2025's insane push for more nuke testing.   We hear from PAUL NEWMAN warning about Christian Nationalists who want an Armageddon to fulfill Biblical prophecy.   A spiritual contribution comes from LYNN MYSTIC-HEALER, and from MELISSA, who asks “Is this even legal?”   From LISA WHITE we hear about the movement in Fresno for post-nuclear sanity.   “How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life” is a new radio show from LYNNE FEINERMAN alerting us to the Evangelical push for nuclear war.   Ontario's Doug Ford is exposed by MYLA RESON who questions his commitment to new nukes.   Reporting in from southern Ohio, PAT MARIDA and VINA COLLEY report from the Piketon-Portsmouth nuclear death plants & an upcoming 2/12 town hall.

GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING; DC HOME RULE; FIGHTING CELL TOWERS      > > We start with a wonderful offering (as always) from our Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN. > > For an excursion into the wonders of grassroots organizing we are led by the great ANDREA MILLER through the wilds of Wisconsin and Virginia. > > “Despair is not a strategy,” she says, & shows us how to use elections as an instrument of freedom. > > We're joined with critical input by long-timer activists MARION EDEY and MYLA RESON.  > > Santa Monica solar homeowner PAUL NEWMAN chimes in with his usual brilliance, as does NICOLE UNG. > > The burning issue of DC HOME RULE comes to us with co-convenor MIKE HERSH & DC's former SENATOR MICHAEL BROWN. > > Georgia voting rights activist RAY MCCLENDON tells us of an upcoming march in Selma, in Atlanta & beyond. > > Long-time organizer FATIMA ARGUN gives us the word from Arlington, across the water from DC. > > Our expectations are challenged by MELISSA HALL, RONALD HALL, and LYNN FEINERMAN. > > We then take a deep dive into the life-&-death issue of Electronic Magnetic Frequency from CAMILLA REES. > > Camilla's scientific cohort RICHARD LEAR gives us a brilliant excursion into the scientific & epidemiological landscape around EMF. > > On the 704NOMORE legal front we hear from attorney SCOTT MCCOLLOUGH, who dissectstells us about the need for local resistance against cell towers. > > Long-time activist and EMF victim JULIE LEVINE evokes the need for our activism. > > The results of a “no EMF fast”  that transcended the health impacts of wireless impacts are presented by TATANKA BRICCA. > > The latest from Indivisible comes to us through Mimi S. > > Mozilla browser is recommended by DR. RUTH STRAUSS. > > The need to build our networks comes from DEB SCHINDLER…and.... > > JOIN US AGAIN NEXT!!! for a deeper view on the Ukraine war…. no nukes….see you in Solartopia….

WELCOME HOME LEONARD PELTIER!  MEET THE KURDS…RIPPED NC ELECTION...& COMPUTER PIONEER LEE FELSENSTEIN We start GREEP zoom #213 with KANI XULUM and a fascinating exploration of the repression of some 50 million Kurdish citizens. The great JENNIFER ROBERTS of the Carter Center updates us on a terrifying NC challenge to election integrity.  With TATANKA BRICCA we celebrate the return of LEONARD PELTIER to his people after FIFTY YEARS in unjust captivity. A boycott of major corporations for Friday, February 28, is announced by DANIELA GIOSEFFI. DC Home Rule is now under attack, & we get a first-hand report from MIKE HERSH. The big attacks on the Big 3 of MEDICAID, SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICAID get a new look from Prof. ERIC KINGSON. We then examine the realities of MARTIAL LAW and what may soon be coming to the US. The new EPA Chief's attacks on funding for renewable energy elicits a question of what will happen with nuke power. For a deep deep dive into the world of computerization, we then hear from the legendary LEE FELSENSTEIN.  As founder of the Earth-changing Homebrew Club that pioneered the digital revolution, Lee's genius is now focussed on democratizing information. Additional input comes from STEVE CARUSO and MYLA RESON on the nascent Eco-Broadcast Network. Santa Monica's PAUL NEWMAN has some key questions about the world wide net. Our own DR. NANCY NIPARKO raises critical issues about the impacts of electronic devices on children. JULIAN LELUTIU, DONALD SMITH, NICOLE UNG & MUTAZA MOGRI wonder about the future of mass demonstrations & more.  A truly great session.  We will continue next week!!!

SAVING SOCIAL SECURITY, PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS, & GRASSROOTS FEMINIST ORGANIZING We launch GREEP Zoom #212 with a lovely poem from our Laureate MIMI GERMAN, who tells us about the feminist community of Rohava in northern Syria. Co-convenor MIKE HERSH introduces Prof. ERIC KINGSON takes us on a long journey for saving Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid, which he says have deep popular support.   MARGARET VILLANI expresses her concern about the lethal swoop now trashing Medicare & Medicaid.   ELLEN GOTTLIEB from Save Social Security & Medicare Now.com tells us of upcoming Florida events.   Longtime organizer DANIELA GIOSEFFI warns that the dispersal of personal from Social Security & Medicare comprise an urgent threat.   We hear from ROBERT COPLIN on California's SSI shortcomings.   KEVIN EISENSTADT seeks guidance on the best time to take SSI benefits.   DONALD SMITH and MICKI LEADER warn about the need to sustain public support for these public institutions.   Grassroots organizing questions come from BRYAN BLAKELY.   Environmental broadcaster KEN GALE checks in from WBAI with vital green info about ECO-RADIO.   Plutonium at Livermore is also opposed by MARJORIE MIKELS, who tells us about upcoming demonstrations there.   The No Nukes community is thanked by HEIDI VIERTHALER who adds new about her Green Energy Economy work.   Safe Energy activist MYLA RESON evokes the Plutonium that's contaminated the Greater Denver region & remembers the great Dr. Karl Johnson and the Rocky Flats guards who shot 3-headed rattlesnakes.   We hear from DAVID ANTOS about a young activist named NABILA SAYED.   BARBARA HARRISON ask for our Environmental Network.     Radio legend LYNN FEINERMAN asks if the US will ever have a Jewish president.   The highly democratic process of knowing your neighbors is outlined by MIMI, MIKE & LYNN.   Building local community is evoked by MURTAZA MOGRI.   Fighting white supremacists powers the inquiry MIMI S from California.    

GREG PALAST EXPOSES HOW THE 2024 ELECTION WAS JIM CROW DISENFRANCHISED   We start GREEP Zoom #211 with “Resistance” from our Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN.   We then welcome the great GREG PALAST for a full-bore excursion into how the massive Jim Crow disenfranchisement of millions of Americans put Donald Trump back in the White House.   Palast warns that “your ballot will be rejected” at an astronomical rate if you are a person of color, meaning the 2024 vote count was heavily coded by race to pull off the soul-killing death-of-American-democracy coup now in poisoned progress.   Palast's VIGILANTES INC. is at www.gregpalast.com & is a must-see for anyone concerned about the preservation of what's left of American Constitutional freedom.   We also hear from the uniquely power election protection audit expert RAY LUTZ, and from Greg's associate PATRICE GALLAGHER.   Greg. Patrice & Ray are joined for clarifying comments from NATHAN TAYLOR, PAUL NEWMAN, HEDY TRIPP, CD BUCKLEY, JOHN SEELEY, MICHAEL MCMILLAN, LYNN FEINERMAN, JULIE WEINER, MICKI LEADER, ERINNE ROCHELLE, NICOLE UNG, BARBARA WRIGHT & other truly wonderful Greepster participants.   The upcoming national April 22 Earth Day broadcast is explained by prime organizer MYLA RESON, who will convene the breakthrough event in about two months.   Our co-convenor MIKE HERSH raises the question of whether there needs to be a dialogue as to whether there really is an anti-Christ and if what's happening now in America qualifies as “Apocalyptic.”    We will reconvene on PRESIDENT'S DAY to revisit much of the research done by Greg and available through VIGILANTES INC  at www.gregpalast.com.   See you on Prez Day with George & Abe, February 17, in Solartopia!!!

DISSECTING THE DOOMSDAYS UPON US We start with a beautiful statement from Grammy-winner ALICIA KEYS on the power of diversity. We explore the real culpability of the White House—NOT diversity—for the air crash that has (thankfully) not had an equal in 25 years. Radio Host LYNNE FEINERMAN tells us that the fiscal sponsorship for her non-profit radio show has disappeared. From Minnesota's frozen tundra we hear HEDY TRIPP reports from a DEI conference on the anxiety being imposed on women on people of color. MYLA RESON reports that there are massive demonstrations in Los Angeles and elsewhere against ICE actions targeting immigrants. Co-convenor MIKE HERSH urges an end to the circular firing squad. Our Alabama heart doctor RUTH STRAUSS questions Trump's comprehension of tariffs. Health Justice Monitor's DON MCANNE terms the attack on USAID as “catastrophic.” We get a warning on DEI and the DC helicopter crash from NICOLE UNG. “Where are the Democrats?” asks New York's JULIE WEINER, a truly great election protection activist.  Election expert RAY LUTZ gives us many of the ins/out about how the 2024 election was conducted and tabulated. U. of Michigan grad NANCY NIPARKO questions how young men from her home state were impacted by the issue of war in the Middle East. GREEP engineer STEVE CARUSO confirms his belief in the “conspiracy” theory of massive disenfranchisement around the US. Solartopia co-host MYLA RESON introduces the idea of a national Eco-Broadcast Network. The status of Leonard Peltier is raised by Indivisible's MIMI S, followed by TATANKA BRICCA reporting that, thankfully, Leonard is in Turtle Island, NOT in federal prison. From “Nuclear Hotseat" Podcaster LIBBE HALEVY we hear the latest about atomic power's escalating insanity. We get a Yoruba version of Happy Birthday from MICHAEL O. JOHNSON. …and we will see you next week with the great GREG PALAST to find out who REALLY won the 2024 election.   

PELTIER, ELECTION PROTECTION & the ECO-BROADCAST NETWORK Our GREEP Zoom #209 begins with “Time” by our Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN. We hear the latest about Leonard Peltier from TATANKA BRICCA and LYDIA PONCE in concert with the Indigenous community supporting him:  “I would like to be out of prison, but I am a free man.” BARBARA WRIGHT reminds us to thank The Creator for the fact that Leonard is out of prison & with his people. LIndsay Graham, Lisa Murkowsky & Susan Collins are summoned for praise by DANIELA GIOSEFFI. Will Trump's GOP wear itself out with a Rope-a-Dope of illegal acts, asks MYLA RESON. We hear from MIMI S about the need to recognize what should have been with Bernie Sanders. From Columbus, Ohio we hear from SANDY BOLZENIUS about the kinds of election fraud that turned the Buckeye State to Bush in 2004.  . From co-convenor MIKE HERSH we bemoan the Democrats' lack of a backbone—except when disenfranchising people of color. “How long can they keep this up?” wonders MELISSA HALL. Massive disenfranchisement demands a class action case against the Democrats for failing to protect the vote, says DAVID SALTMAN. Bring in Ray McClendon and the NAACP, says JOHN STEINER. Our erstwhile engineer STEVE CARUSO evokes some of the carnage now damaging our planetary consciousness. For the inauguration of the ECO-BROADCAST NETWORK we hear from green media activists LIBBE HALEVY, DOUG WOOD, JACK EIDT, ALEX SMITH, STEVEN STARR, URSULA RUEDENBERG about building a major media presence for a post-nuclear green-powered broadcast reality.  With this gathering we “made history” says Mike Hersh, & will continue next week with still more.

WE CELEBRATE THE MAGNIFICENT LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING & THE WELCOME RELEASE OF LEONARD PELTIER We begin this celebratory GREEP zoom #208 with TATANKA BRICCA giving us some background of Joe Biden's announcement that LEONARD PELTIER will be released from prison on February 18. SHAWNA HOGAN-MOORE tells us about her meeting where she & asked Prez Biden to release Leonard. Our poet laureate MIMI GERMAN gives us a poem about the duality of this amazing moment. Crusader VINNIE DESTEFANO, who also worked to free Julian Assange, weighs in. Co-convenor MIKE HERSH reminds us of the great & powerful life of racial justice campaigner Marcus Garvey, pardoned today. From the American Indian Movement and NDN we hear from LYDIA PONCE. Activist/author/poet DANIELA GIOSEFFI takes us back to Selma and reminds us of the triumphs of Martin Luther King, whose day it is.  Amnesty International's GAVRILAH WELLS reminds us of the years of work that went into this campaign for justice. New York activist MICKI LEADER talks of exploring the range of podcasts amidst a lifetime of social change. The feminism pioneer Martin Luther is evoked by MARC IMLAY. KPFA's DENNIS BERNSTEIN tells us how to hear his FLASHPOINTS show and honors the Indigenous activism that continues to burn in our country's soul. Having foresworn the news, WINSTON APPLE gives us his plans for a perfect democracy. From Dr. RUTH STRAUSS we get medical advice for Leonard & a negative view of the film “Apprentice,” arguing it went to early on Trump.  From deeply frozen Minnesota the great HEDY TRIPP encourages us to explore self-care in the hellish four years to come. New York election activist JULIE WIENER warns us that election protection is still in jeopardy from dubious machines in the Empire State. KPFK Board member MARCY BIELMA joins us for the first time with her wit & wisdom. Activist MIKE KUNNECKE also warns us about the dangers of electronic voting machines. Encouraging us to write our Senators is NICOLE HUHN. Pacifica National Board member MYLA RESON tells us of the celebration on the Venice Pier honoring Leonard. A thrilled DEB SCHINDLER chimes in with her joy and thanks for this victory. Our long attention span is celebrated by co-convenor MIKE HERSH, who announces another zoom honoring MLKing soon to follow. We are sent on our way by BOB ROEHM who does the calendar for the Columbus Free Press, putting us on nearly 100 times. Having celebrated the victories of Dr. King & Leonard Peltier, we leave on a happy note!!!!

LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES…WE PRAY FOR LEONARD PELTIER WITH THE GREAT ROSE STYRON & MORE…     We start GREEP Zoom #206with a report from the burning city of Los Angeles that it's long past time to shut the two reactors at Diablo Canyon, before they could pour a radioactive cloud into a city/county with 11 million.   The great ROSE STYRON….poet, activist, co-founder of Amnesty USA….tells us to get active to help us save Leonard Peltier out of prison before he dies.   Rose is joined by ALEX MATTHEISSEN adds to the request in the name of his father, Peter, renowned author of IN THE SPIRIT OF CRAZY HORSE.   Alex also helps us celebrate the coming of congestion pricing to New York City and elsewhere.     TATANKA BRICCA gives us a report on this campaign from the perspective of the tribes and the Pope, who we hope will convince Biden to spare this man's life.   Maryland State Senator JEFF WALDSTREICHER introduces us to the opening day of the legislature in Annapolis….and the revival of Progressive values in the face of the advent of Donald Trump.  Jeff also warns of an attempt to use private prisons to hold large numbers of political prisoners.   DAVID SALTMAN reminds us of the Bruce Curtis case, in which a Canadian citizen convicted of murder was remanded to Canada rather than being put to death.   MIKE HERSH reminds us that there is a resolution signed by many members of the US House calling for Peltier to be released, as well as a warning that Trump may be persecuting those who raise progressive issues..   The cases of CHARLES LITTLEJOHN is raised by NICOLE UNG, along with that of STEVE DONZIGER.   From Santa Monica, NANCY NIPARKO and PAUL NEWMAN give us on-the-spot reports from the front lines of the Palisades Fire.   Radio host LYNN FEINERMAN raises the question of whether Westwood is being protected because of atomic reactors on the UCLA campus east of the 405.   DENNIS BERNSTEIN of the Flashpoints Show at KPFA raises the issue of farmworkers and prisoners fighting the LA fires.   Firefighters have been coming from Ukraine, adds Nancy Niparko.   MARC IMLAY describes how the military has been fighting fires.   STEVE CARUSO warns that the creep of fascism is burning the planet.   JOHN FITZGERALD reports on the attempt to hold Trump accountable for violating the third section of the 14th Amendment, which would disqualify him from becoming President.   DAVE SALTMAN raises the issue of why this 14th Amendment challenge to the Trump Presidency has gotten no media coverage.   The question of whether police should prevent this Inauguration is raised by ANDREW LEVIS.   From western Mass we hear ANNA GYORGY seconding the motion for enforcing the 14th while decrying the lack of attention being given to it.   PATRICIA GRACIAN emphasizes the work of Steve Spoonamore (Duty to Warn) and Greg Palast (Vigilantes Inc) in documenting the “irregularities” of our elections.   ANNE WILCOX clarifies that objecting to the certification of an Electoral College delegation has become far more difficult.   CLAIRE ROSENFIELD adds important advice for dealing with ICE, including by demanding a warrant.   Talking to us from Columbus, Ohio, SANDY BOLZENIUS suggests that we get radio stations—like Pacifica—to spread the word about saving democracy.   Sanctions against Russia established by Trump a few years ago & then extended by Biden are raised by MINDY GALLEGOS   MARY ELIZABETH JACKSON asks for reassurance in a difficult time……let's hope the sun rises soon.

We Honor LEONARD PELTIER & His Fellow Prisoners as Trump is Certified & We Evaluate His Nominees TATANKA BRICCA discusses the chances that Joe Biden will save the life of Leonard Peltier, who'll be released before 1/20 or die. A minor correction comes from MYLA RESON…and still  more from MIKE HERSH. Young Progressive Democrats of America is represented by HARTZELL GRAY, who inspires our movement to recruit young activists. NICOLE UNG urges us to help free whistleblower Charles Littlejohn. Myla and DAVID SALTMAN talk about beloved corporate-assaulted attorney STEVE DONZIGER who has been privately prosecuted by Chevron Oil. GAVRILAH WELLS of Amnesty International recalls Trump's mass killings of 13 federal prisoners and urges Biden to keep pardoning folks, especially Peltier.  NICOLE CORRADO evokes the need to sanction a Russian billionaire helping Musk buying Twitter. Election expert RAY LUTZ shows disturbing statistics from Nevada indicating serious irregularities in the Democratic turnout. The insane prosecution against JOHN BRAKEY for merely making a public records request is explained by SUSAN PYNCHON. DON MCCANNE emphasizes the need for youth in the progressive movement. We hear from DIANE CAMERON that the 1/6 insurgents did attack the Capitol, but more importantly they attacked our Congress. Trump's in-coming cabinet is dissected by JACK EIDT. We'll see you next week in Solartopia….No Nukes!!!          

IS FLUORIDE IN WATER A KILLER? LEONARD PELTIER MUST BE FREED! * WILL 14.3 KEEP TRUMP OUT OF OFFICE? Our poet laureate MIMI GERMAN leads off GREEP Zoom #205 with two beautiful short poems. Our deep dive into public water fluoridation with DOUG CRAGOE, followed by LYNN FEINERMAN, MYLA RESON, DR. RUTH STRAUSS and DR. NANCY NIPARKO. We'll revisit at a future date the life-and-death complexities of this vital issue.   JOHN FITZGERALD then gives us a thorough analysis of the petition demanding that the Congress deal with the 3d section of the 14th Amendment. That law stipulates that someone who has participated in insurrection against the government of the United States cannot hold public office. Fitzgerald explains that Congress has the power to decide whether such a candidate can actually become a President or member of Congress. Two Supreme Courts (Colorado & Maine) & three Congressional committees have branded Donald Trump an insurrectionist, leaving Congress the option to disqualify him from office. MIKE HERSH emphasizes the non-partisan nature of the Constitution. LORI GRACE adds her support to the effort to have the Congress deal with this astonishing political time bomb. The Electoral College Vote Count Act will come into play on January 6, when we meet again. DAVID SALTMAN raises two key questions:  what triggers the line of succession? and will this lead to civil war? John Fitzgerald further explains that the 12 Amendment could kick in, making Kamala Harris president… As for a new civil war, Fitzgerald explains that the capital might be protected, but not the rest of the country. STEVE CARUSO and DONALD SMITH and AJ LEVIS  raise key demands that this be heard and ask what we can do to make this happen. NICOLE UNG calls for Charles Littlejohn to be pardoned for having been a whistleblower from the IRS.   And we prepare for the volcano of our January 6 gathering….

An Appeal to Biden to Free LEONARD PELTIER; MLK Day Coming; Back to the Founders TATANKA BRICCA opens with a report on LEONARD PELTIER  and the desperate need to get him out of prison alive. MYLA RESON follows up with a key point of information on how, hopefully, to do that. Our Poet Laureate MIMI GERMAN gives our GREEP Zoom #204 a perfect opening poem. MIKE HERSH hearkens back to the formation of the US republic with a warning on the horrors of fascism. DAVID SALTMAN explains Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, banning insurrectionists from holding public office. From western Massachusetts, ANNA GYORGY reminds us that Inauguration Day, 2025, will be Martin Luther King Dan. BARBARA HARRISON adds a plea to fight for democracy. MELISSA HALL asks about calling the White House to help free Leonard. CATHERINE STEARNS lets us in on resistance organizations in Oregon….including the Civil Liberties Defense Center. MICHAEL JOHNSON digs deep into the January 3 insurrection and its on-going impacts. Next week, December 29, we will reconvene, hopefully to celebrate the freedom of Leonard Peltier…& the partial redemption of Joe Biden.  

We start GREEP Zoom #203 with a gorgeous poem from our Laureate MIMI GERMAN, enhanced by our meeting on BEETHOVEN'S birthday. We then, with a shout-out from MYLA RESON, visit the horrendous case of LEONARD PELTIER, as well as the one of STEVE DONZIGER. TATANKA BRICCA promises to contact CHASE IRON EYES for next week's gathering. JOHN STEINER reminds us that 34 Members of Congress have written Biden asking for Leonard's freedom. KARLA SAND and HEDY TRIPP report in from Minnesota on choices for a new Chair of the Democratic National Committee. The great JERRY ASHTON reports in on his campaign to erase medical debt, having helped retire many billions in medical debt. We are then joined by the great GREG PALAST who tells us what we do & do not know about mass disenfranchisement in the 2024 election. ELENA RUMIANTSEVA, LYNN FEINERMAN, CHARLOTTE DENNETT, DONALD SMITH also contribute important insights. Engineer STEVE CARUSO adds his belief that all is not well with the 2024 outcome. YONNA PATTON & STELLA FAIR introduce the diversity issue to our screen.  ROB KALL checks in from Op Ed News. PAUL NEWMAN gives kudos to Greg from Santa Monica. MELISSA RICHARDSON HALL & STEVEN HOFFMAN add critical insights. MIKE HERSH introduces his pal PAT ELDER, who takes us on a deep dive into the filthy world of military waste & PFAS. DOUG KRAGOE promises us to bring some expertise on fluoridization for our December 23 gathering. See you then!!!

WILL LEONARD LIVE?  WAS THE 2024 ELECTION BOUGHT BY MUSK? WHAT NEXT IN SYRIA? TATANKA BRICCA updates the attempt to free LEONARD PELTIER to open GREEP Zoom #202,asking us to contact the White House.  We then explore “Catch 2024” with STEPHEN SPOONAMORE and the possibility that Elon Musk bought this year's election. The legendary CLINT CURTIS introduces his movement to get the 2024 ballots counted. JOHN BRAKEY follows with his report from Arizona & digital imaging insights. We dive further into the electoral madness with RAY LUTZ. ELEANOR LECAIN calls out the Democrats for the traditional lack of interest in election protection.  LYNN FEINERMAN raises the issue of Opus Dei and its dark fight against democracy. PAUL STOKES, DANIELA GIOSEFFI, MELISSA HALL join in with critical comments. ADAM THUNDERFACE adds more to the campaign to free Leonard Peltier. The chaos in the Middle East is then addressed by CHARLOTTE DENNETT & DAVID SALTMAN. We also address the brilliant recent piece on war by LUCIAN TRUSCOTT IV. …and we will see you again next week for our final session of the tragic year 2024. 

Deep Dives on Whether the 2024 Election Stolen & What's REALLY Happening in the Middle East   We begin with a riveting, totally unique analysis of the questions surrounding the legitimacy of the 2024 election.   Thus GREEP Zoom #201 opens with renowned computer expert STEPHEN SPOONAMORE, whose deep dives into election protection date back to 1999...and whose questions about the 2024 election have stirred huge controversy nationwide, for very good reason, as we'll hear.   Digital image activist JOHN BRAKEY, the godfather of digital ballot imaging,  reports from Arizona.   Audit Master RAY LUTZ enhances the dialogue with far-reaching technical analysis of the need for hand counting.   JOHN BONIFAZ & SUSAN GREENHAIGH add to the deep investigation of whether this election might have been stolen. PATRICIAN GRACIAN promises to contact CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) about potential legal avenues regarding election integrity concerns. Master Engineer STEVE CARUSO will post the AI transcript of meeting on grassrootsep.org website.     MIMI KENNEDY gives us a detailed report on election procedures in Los Angeles.   On life-and-death questions of the Middle East, CHARLOTTE DENNETT gives us a comprehensive look at the region's oil/energy geopolitics. DAVID SALTMAN enhances Charlotte's devastating presentation with his own world-class expertise born of an astonishing career in broadcast journalism.      Through this powerful, riveting and vitally important 140-minute session, with more than 100 participants, we also hear from PAUL STOKES, MIKE HERSH, MYLA RESON, and more.   GREEP 202 will return next week with even deeper looks at  the 2024 election, the Middle East & the desperate Solartopian drive to green-power Los Angeles & the world.  

AFTER THE DELUGE, & AWAITING THE ATTACK ON RENEWABLES & DEMOCRACY:  WE NAVIGATE THE AFTERMATH at GREEP Zoom #200   We begin the GREEP zoom #200 with JEN KARIUS, who worked the polls in Pennsylvania & asks for others to contact her.   Then the great JOHN BRAKEY checks in from Arizona with his deep understanding of what a fair election really looks like.   MYLA RESON introduces DAVID FELDMAN of “the Mop Up,” and tells us that letters are going to Kamala Harris, asking her to investigate the election outcome.   Myla reads the “Duty to Warn” letter from computer expert Steven Spoonamore sent to the Democrats.   From Asheville, North Carolina, ILENE PROCTOR reports on an election outcome that gave down ballot Democrats a victory along with Trump.   Legendary “Flashpoints” host DENNIS BERNSTEIN warns of federal legislation designed to attack progressive non-profits.   BRENDA DAVIES gratefully informs us about HR815, set to destroy activist groups nationwide.   KPFK's erstwhile Chair TATANKA BRICCA warns of explosions set to go off possibly this summer.   We then hear from MARGOT KING that HR 815 has been (temporarily) defeated.   RUTH STRAUSS says she un-scribed from the Washington Post but thinks folks should join back up.   One Payer States.org President CHUCK PENACCIO tell us of a major event coming up through his website.   Central Ohio's native Nazis and their “social dementia” are called out by our engineer STEVE CARUSO.   BLUESKY, a new internet service & an alternative to Twitter/X is introduced by Myla Reson.   DR. ALAN TASMAN and DR. KEN THOMPSON brief us on a new community-based way of enhancing social cohesion, which we will explore in a few weeks.   For a deeper dive into the election aftermath we host the audit expert RAY LUTZ, who is always full of important information.   Santa Monican PAUL NEWMAN asks about the disturbing role of Starlink.   KEVIN KAMPS arrives to introduce Trump's new Secretary of Energy, an outspoken opponent of renewable energy.   DAVID SONNEBORN tells us that the Friend Committee on National Legislation won the US Peace Award.   MIKE HERSH gives us powerful words with which to organize, as always.   We will not meet next week…see you after Thanks giving!!!.  

We start with an amazing, uplifting poem from our poet laureate MIMI GERMAN. MIKE HERSH tells us that “everything is hackable.” www.seesaynow.org is recommended to us by our erstwhile engineer STEVE CARUSO. MYLA RESON call for an autopsy & a forensic investigation, with a well-deserved slam on Bill Clinton From balmy Minnesota we hear from HEDY TRIPP enumerate the disturbing vote breakdown in Minneapolis. An intriguing interactive chart of voter preferences comes to us from DONALD SMITH. The mechanics of our election are examined by the great RAY LUTZ, one America's true experts on vote count audits. Infiltration of the vote counting process is examined by KPFK Board Chair TATANKA BRICCA. Legendary No Nukes activist JOHN LA FORGE reminds us of his life-long opposition to nuclear weapons and tells us about a truly great Judge. The Christian Nationalist/Zionist alliance is analyzed by radio host LYNN FEINERMAN. Jeremy Rifkin's AQUA PLANET is summoned for us by JOHN STEINER, who reminds us that it's a “time for Bothisattvas”. ERIC LAZARUS reminds us that “autocracies like Russia are not fun to live in” and commends to us a book entitled “Autocracy Inc”. From much-acclaimed news documentarian DAVID SALTMAN we are guided toward a forward strategy, including that rarest of animal: the benign billionaire. If the billionaires bought the election, wonders JUSTIN TRUONG, shouldn't Biden have dropped out earlier…& how can we fight them? …and as TATANKA wonders if Steve Jobs was murdered, we look deep into a dark new era of which we'll make total sense NEXT WEEK!!!

CALIFORNIA SOLARTOPIA IN TRUMP'S WAKE   We regroup after the Trump Debacle to talk about solarizing California and the world.   DENNY ZANE, former mayor of Santa Monica, guides us through the ropes of running a referenda for a tax fund for solarization.   Co-hosts TATANKA BRICCA and MYLA RESON help guide us on our way, along with some great callers.   We also inaugurate the idea of a NEW SOLARTOPIA, comprised of CA, OR, WA & HI.     JOIN US!!!

Voices from the Middle East; Bringing out the Voters; Band of Sisters; Swap Your Vote   We begin GREEP #196 in the Middle East with DENNIS BERNSTEIN and ANITA BARROWS.   RUTH STRAUSS warns of burning drop boxes and has some advice for the Harris campaign.   Getting Out the Vote is the expertise of the great ANDREA MILLER whose non-partisan Center for Common Ground website shows us how to direct voters to the polls.   From Florida we get the latest update on rampaging fascism from JIM NATHAN.   Atlanta-based RAY MCCLENDON guides us to Communities United for Justice, which supports canvassers in the field.   MARGOT KING & JOHN STEINER update us on the Band of Sisters, which supports women' reproductive rights.   Swap the Vote is explained by MIKE HERSH as a way to use the Electoral College to balance support for 3d parties in “safe states” versus major candidates in swing states.   Andrea Miller reminds us that leaving messages increases turnout by 5%, and that it's key to let citizens know that early voting can be decisive.     We must, says Andrea, let voters know they are invited to the dance, & the dance is democracy.   We adjourn early to make phone calls to potential voters…and we hope you will too….  

GREEP Zoom #195:  From Election Protection to Renewable Energy to Outer Space We start with a beautiful poem by MIMI GERMAN, as only our poet laureate can do. ANDREA MILLER kicks us off with a deep dive into the world of phone banking aimed at enhancing voter turnout in this apocalyptic election. Former Charlotte two-term Mayor JENNIFER ROBERTS gives us the latest from Mecklenberg County. RAY MCCLENDON of Communities United tells us what is happening in the critical swing state of Georgia. Widely popular radio host EGBERTO WILLIES reports in from Texas. Co-Convenor MIKE HERSH encourages us to see the bigger picture on the democracy for which we are fighting. JIM NATHAN lays out the astounding deterioration of the dictatorial state of Florida. KPFA radio host DENNIS BERNSTEIN chimes in to invite our guests to a rally for Donald Trump with Greg Palast, producer of “Vigilantes, Inc.” From Michigan, ROGER RAPOPORT reports on the nuclear madness gathering in the Great Lakes. Radio host LYNNE FEINERMAN of “Women Rising Radio” discusses the impact of the Mid East war on the US election and the need for joy in these hard times. ELISSA RICHARDSON HALL decries the impact of the mainstream media. KEVIN KAMPS of Beyond Nuclear warns that the Biden Inflation Reduction Act calls for gargantuan handouts to the scam atomic power industry. The predatory nature of the nuke power industry is underlined by both MYLA RESON and RAY LUTZ. The brave new world of UFO investigation is introduced by TATANKA BRICCA in intriguing detail. Engineer STEVE CARUSO tells us that China has called for “No First Use” of nuclear weapons…. …a fitting way to end today's astounding session, and to invite you all to join us next week!!!

FROM INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY TO ELECTION PROTECTION 2024 TO THE MIDDLE EAST     We start with the legendary Indigenous leader-lawyer CHASE IRON EYES, who gives us a brilliant overview of the current state of Indigenous America & Leonard Peltier. The great grassroots organizer ANDREA MILLER of the Center for Common Ground gives us a guide to phone banking to spark voter turnout in critical states. JASON BERLIN of Field Team Six fills us on his unique phone banking operation, focussed especially on young potential voters. MYLA RESON asks Jason about what the polls are saying, especially in Montana, Texas & Florida. The idea of switching and offsetting votes from fringe parties in and out of swing states comes from RUSSELL GREENE. Threats to FEMA disaster workers in North Carolina are exposed by ILENE PROCTOR in Asheville. MIKE HERSH gives us a quick introduction to a civil discussion of the situation in the Middle East. Civilian deaths, land development issues, economic resources and spiritual forces are discussed by LYNN FEINERMAN. STEVE CARUSO raises issues about the horrifying slaughter in Gaza. Massive underground oil resources are discussed by DAVID GRACE. CONNOR MURRAY of the Council for a Livable World tells us how his legendary organization fights against nuclear weapons. TATANKA BRICCA expands on the links between nuclear power & the Atomic Bomb(s). To conclude we cope with Thom Hartmann's terrifying outline of the various ways this year's election could be stolen. We will go deeper into this profoundly unsettled situation the next week.  STAY TUNED!!!

PROTECTING THE 2024 VOTE, & A WEBINAR ON NEW NUKES > > We start GREEP Zoom #193 with the great ANDREA MILLER, who lays out her powerful push for getting out the vote in key swing states, including Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. > > STEPHEN SPITZ explains his very mixed experience with young election workers at the University of Michigan. > > RAY MCCLENDON follows by describing the mixed impacts of manipulated polls and the stripping of voter registration rolls in Georgia and elsewhere. > > A major election outcome prediction made by Alan Lichtman, who has been right many times before, is analyzed by TATANKA BRICCA. > > > We then shift gears to our Nuclear Webinar, starting with Michigan-based reporter ROGER RAPOPORT, who gives us the low-down on the insane attempt to re-fire the Palisades atomic reactor. > > World-renowned health researcher JOE MANGANO confirms the death toll from TMI, Fermi, Palisades and other nukes linked to radiation emissions from these “perfectly safe” loser reactors. > KEVIN KAMPS of Beyond Nuclear adds Fermi I and other destroyed or decrepit nukes to the murderous list. We pay homage to the great Philadelphia Inquirer op ed against TMI from the great Jane Fonda.  LINDA SEELEY from the San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace updates us on the latest developments from Diablo Canyon, and reminds us that badly embrittled pressure vessel at Unit One is identical to the RPV at Palisades.. SHERI MCWHIRTER asks about the rule-making petition being circulated by Roger Rapoport. MYLA RESON reminds us of the steam generator disaster at San Onofre that forced that plant's permanent closure. Cleveland's CONNIE KLINE reports on the continuing energy disaster in Ohio. Santa Monica's PAUL NEWMAN asks about Betty Yee, a candidate for California governor who stabbed the renewables industry while she was on the Coastal Commission. LYNN FEINERMAN wonders if the fossil/nuke industry is using the “anti-woke” reaction to obstruct the rise of renewable energy worldwide. STEVE CARUSO wonders about the “crazy-whack” attack against renewables despite their plummeting price tag. Next week we will meet on Indigenous People's Day, hopefully to celebrate the release of LEONARD PELTIER.

ELECTION PROTECTION ISSUE GO SKY HIGH; NUKE POWER'S INSANE REVIVAL ATTEMPT     Our GREEP zoom #192 begins with a furious renunciation of the death penalty in the wake of the unconscionable official murder of MARCELLUS WILLIAMS.   Mr. Williams's extensive appeals have been rejected by a “pro life” Supreme Court despite the appeal by the family of the alleged victim and many others.   At a minimum more than 200 innocent victims have been put to death by “pro life hypocrites” despite overwhelming evidence of their innocence.     STEVE ROSENFELD then gives us a detailed exploration of the mechanics of the upcoming fall election, focusing on the contrast of the legal landscape alongside the administrative landscape.   Steve is joined by RAY MCCLENDON of Georgia and JOHN BRAKEY of Arizona in arousing massive popular turnout at the voting booth.   JOHN STEINER introduces DAVID NEVINS of The Fulcrum.us and The Overtime Project, also aimed at voter enthusiasm.   MIKE HERSH urges us to view VIGILANTES INC. by Greg Palast with its warning against voter suppression in 2024.     At the one-hour mark we hear from CAILEY UNDERHILL of the Solar Rights Alliance.  Cailey explains the horrendous anti-solar veto by CA. Gov. Gavin Newsom.    KEVIN KAMPS and TIM JUDSON then give us a full tour of the atomic madness behind the manic attempt to re-open the nukes at Three Mile Island & Palisades.   STEVE CARUSO and TATANKA BRICCA fill in the need to build statewide coalitions in Ohio and California to fight corporate capture of our energy supplies.   MYLA RESON reminds us of the serious crisis in plugged turbine generator tubes that curse all uninsured old atomic reactors.   PAT MARIDA and RANDI POKLADNIK give us the dirty news from Ohio about phony “clean” technologies being lined up to create industrial hydrogen.   CAMILLA REES & DR. MAGDA HAVAS lay out cautionary issues involving wind energy and the kinds of “dirty energy” they might generate, both on and off-shore.   ALAN MINSKY of the Progressive Democrats of America announces an upcoming showing of Palast's VIGILANTES INC.   RAY LUTZ takes us out with a reminder that the 2024 election is upon us, & will require the utmost vigilance….   See you next week!!!

PROTECTING THE VOTE IN GEORGIA & ARIZONA; THE YOUTH VOTE; REOPENING 3 MILE ISLAND & SOLARIZING LOS ANGELES With the great RAY MCCLENDON we explore the astonishing ins & outs of how the votes will be counted in Georgia, a complex dance that could decide the 2024 election. Backing Ray up is the amazing JOHN BRAKEY, whose pathbreaking work on digital imaging and election audits in Arizona has forever changed our history. RUTH STRAUSS, LYNN FEINERMAN and TATANKA BRICCA raise major questions about the chaos about to throw the November election into limbo. STEVE CARUSO fills us in on the completely warped dirty tricks being used to sabotage Ohio's latest anti-gerrymandering referendum. PROFESSOR MARCIELLE BRANDLER gives us some critical insights into the minds of young voters. SANDY BOLZENIUS, based in Columbus, gives us some critical insights into the insanity now engulfing the Ohio town of Springfield. MYLA RESON       reminds us that the MAGA attack on immigration is designed to divert attention from Trump's catastrophic failure in his debate. Emmy-winning documentarian DAVID SALTMAN explains Brazilian attitudes toward race vs those in the US. CAMILLA REES opens a great discussion on RFK, Jr., and the future of large-scale wind farming. We're then joined by BONNIE NIXON, sustainability director of the Ports of Long Beach/San Pedro, who is working to make then 100% net zero by 2030….or sooner!!! See you all next week….

WILL THE 2024 ELECTION BE STOLEN? HOW ABOUT DECERTING GA/AZ? DR. NANCY NIPARKO gives us a hot and heavy weather report from Santa Monica.   Executive Director ALAN MINSKY of Progressive Democrats of America gives us a parallel report on Get Out the Vote efforts and PDA's new voting calendar.   Greenpeace stalwart KENNY BRUNO gives us the overview on how this year's presidency could be stolen.   Communities United's RAY MCCLENDON follows with a terrifying account of the “poster child” for election manipulation in Georgia, advocating that “we take action in advance” to protect our democracy.   From Arizona we hear that JOHN BRAKEY is still being sued by Santa Cruz County for making a records request…but that the likelihood of a fair vote count might be better in Arizona than in Georgia.   MYLA RESON wonders what happens if Harris/Walz win the White House but not the US Senate, especially as it applies to the US Supreme Court.   Nancy Niparko returns to give a rave review to Greg Palast's new film “Vigilantes,” which we will be examining next week.   LYNN FEINERMAN and MARILYN MARKS express their concerns about counting votes in Georgia.   MIKE HERSH introduces Maryland state Senator JEFF WALDSTREICHER to address issues of gun control and election protection.   The legendary ANDREA MILLER of Center for Common Ground shares her plans for Get Out the Vote work in BIPOC states over the next two months.   GREEP Engineer STEVE CARUSO reports from Ohio on the depradations of Elon Musk & the billionaire attack on our democracy.   KPFK Chair TATANKA BRICCA reminds us of the dangers of Project 2025 and its “Nazi Playbook" threat to American democracy.   Southern Ohio's VINA COLLEY gives us the latest bad news from the nuclear disaster at Piketon/Portsmouth.   NEXT WEEK: Greg Palast & “Vigilantes”….

SAVING THE SOLAR INDUSTRY WHILE SHUTTING DIABLO NUKES…& SOLARIZING THE OLYMPICS We start today's Solartopian KPFK-based radio broadcast with solar pioneer RON LEONARD. Ron explains how California's “green” governor is in fact decimating the nation's renewable energy industry. Ron dissects how the states Public Utilities Commission is destroying the electric supply structure, leaving CA with the nation's 2d highest electric rates. California Solartopia's co-host MYLA RESON makes clear the need to switch to renewables ASAP. KPFK local station board chair TATANKA BRICCA chimes in with a report for the north country. Mothers for Peace co-founder LINDA SEELEY updates us the possibility that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission might seriously consider seismic issues at the Diablo site. Co-Host HARVEY “SLUGGO” WASSERMAN announces the Solartopian Olympics Committee, mean to make all future Olympics sites completely power by local renewables. 

VICTORY IN WMASS! ASSANGE ON THE BEACH!! HOMELESSNESS, ELECTION PROTECTION / DECERTIFICATION-THEFT OF 2024 GREEP Zoom #187 opens with ANNA GYORGY to celebrate a major environmental victory in Western Massachusetts.   VINNIE DESTEFANO shares the miracle & joy of Julian Assange walking the beach, a free man, with his wife and kids.   TATANKA BRICCA reminds us that we still must free Leonard Peltier.   The great homeless activist SUSIE SHANNON rallies us for activism to solve this horrible human nightmare.   WENDI LEDERMAN adds her own heart-felt dimension to the tragedy of many fellow citizens living on the street.   MYLA RESON then introduces SETH & EMILY of Walk the Walk, which helps with funding for grassroots election activism.   EMILY LEVY follows by sharing the activities of her great Scrutineers organization.   At the one-hour mark we're joined by GREG PALAST to talk about his “Vigilantes” film & this year's massive disenfranchisement of voters of color.   RAY MCCLENDON of the Atlanta-based Communities United for Justice describes the looming attack on Electoral College certification in Georgia.   Legendary journalist LUCIAN TRUSCOTT IV adds his unique perspective on the litigation of 2020 to what may happen again in 2024.   DR. RUTH STRAUSS, radio host LYNN FEINERMAN, renewables genius RON LEONARD join in to fill out this incredible 100 minutes on election protection.   See you next week!!!

LETS GET MONEY OUT OF POLITICS; LET'S GET SOLAR ON OUR ROOFTOPS!! GREEP zoom #186 opens with the brilliant, beautiful poetry of our great Laureate MIMI GERMAN. We then dive deep into the nightmare of money in politics with GREG COLERIDGE of Move to Amend. RAY MCCLENDON of Communities United for Justice gives us the full report for embattled, disenfranchised Georgia. We take a deep dive into the dark world of the Electoral College and the possibility that the 2024 election could hinge on MAGA decertifying enough states to swing the presidency. WENDI LEDERMAN gives us the latest report from Ron Desantis's Florida. PAUL NEWMAN, MIKE HERSH, MYLA RESON & LYNN FEINERMAN give us great insights into saving our democracy. Chair SUSAN YOUNG of the Pacifica Radio National Board gives us the call to vote in the on-going Pacifica election. DR. RUTH STRAUSS updates us on Pacifica and the protection of our national election. TATANKA BRICCA then introduces the great DENNY ZANE, former mayor of Santa Monica, who explains the Earth-moving referendum process in Los Angeles. Denny is joined by the great LINDA SEELEY of the Mothers for Peace of San Luis Obispo, working for 50 years to shut the insane reactors at Diablo Canyon. STEVE CARUSO jumps in to remind us of the immense power potential of using hemp to move our vehicle fleet. MYLA RESON reminds Denny of the need to protect what's left of Santa Monica and LA's decimated tree canopy.

Quick recap The team discussed the upcoming elections, focusing on the need for secure voting methods, fairness in ballot counting, and the role of activists in ensuring a fair election. They also introduced notable figures, including Christian and Dennis Bernstein, who shared their views on women's rights, voter education, and the importance of poetry in times of uncertainty. Lastly, they engaged in discussions about potential running mates for Kamala Harris, the interconnectedness of all work, and the historic nature of Harris becoming the first woman of color to hold the presidency. Next steps Karen Greenberg and Julian Zelitzer to continue promoting their book "Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue Christian Nunez and NOW to continue get-out-the-vote efforts and voter education initiatives Dennis Bernstein to follow up on discussing Diablo Canyon on his radio show Harvey Wasserman to connect Karen Greenberg and Julian Zelitzer with Dennis Bernstein for a potential radio interview Harvey Wasserman to reach out to Barbara Koppel about obtaining video footage from Woodstock '94 Myla Reson to monitor astrological aspects related to upcoming political events Harvey Wasserman to write a letter to the current Mayor of Chicago regarding protest permits for the upcoming Democratic Convention Mike Hirsch to prepare audio recording of his composition for next week's call Harvey Wasserman to invite Mimi Gurman back next week to read her poetry Call participants to continue discussing and analyzing potential VP picks for Kamala Harris Call participants to monitor and support Cori Bush's primary campaign in the coming days Harvey Wasserman and Myla Reson to host their radio show on Wednesday at 3:05 PM Pacific time on KPFK.org Summary Automatic Meeting Summary and LSD Discussion Gree-Gree introduced an automatic meeting summary feature, which could simplify the work of the station board secretaries. myla and Mike discussed the potential benefits and issues, including name recognition accuracy. Meanwhile, karen presented while Win led a discussion on LSD legalization and the Fermi nuclear plant incident. The group also discussed a book by karen and julian about a potential "armed coup," with Win praising their credentials. Lastly, Linda Foley, a Maryland representative, joined as a guest, and plans were made to feature poetry readings by Dennis Bernstein in the following hour. Election Security and Voting Rights Discussion Win initiated a discussion about the security of the upcoming elections and the nation, with karen and julian sharing their concerns. karen emphasized the importance of viewing elections as a national security issue, given the various vulnerabilities and threats. julian discussed the relevance of the issues surrounding voting rights and election administration in the current political climate, highlighting the potential for increased political support to tackle these problems. The discussion also touched on the origins of these issues in the 21st century, with Win citing examples of voter roll purges and alleged electoral fraud in several states. The conversation concluded with the importance of election security and the potential threats to the upcoming presidential election being emphasized, with julian suggesting the reintroduction of measures to restore the Voting Rights Act. Introducing Notable Figures and Endorsing Kamala Harris Win introduced several notable figures including Delegate Foley, a journalist and former president of the newspaper guild, and Christian, a social worker and women's rights advocate. Christian, representing the National Organization for Women, emphasized the importance of fighting for women's civil, voting, and reproductive rights, and the need to combat disinformation and oppression in the upcoming presidential election. He also announced their Political Action Committee's official endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Presidential nominee, made the day after Joe Biden endorsed Harris. Securing Elections and Protecting Democracy The team discussed concerns about the integrity of the US election process, focusing on the need for secure voting methods, such as hand-marked paper ballots, and the importance of fairness in the selection of those who count the ballots. They also highlighted the role of activists and grassroots movements in ensuring a fair election, and the potential impact of high volunteer rates for campaigns. The discussion touched on the upcoming election in North Carolina, the need for voter education, and the potential challenges and vulnerabilities in the election process. The team also emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity in protecting democracy, and the need to prevent a regression to pre-Civil Rights era conditions if Donald Trump is re-elected. Dennis Bernstein's Poetry and Election Discussion Win introduced Christian, who had to leave early, and then invited Dennis Bernstein, a poet and talk show host, to share his work. Dennis read two poems: one in memory of his brother who was a skilled mechanic, and another in honor of his father, a war hero who often spoke of a bee that saved his life. The meeting also included an open forum discussion about the upcoming election, but no official endorsements were made. Poetry Sharing and Resilience Discussion Dennis shared a poem about resilience and hope, emphasizing the importance of living fully despite difficult circumstances. Tatanka thanked Dennis for his poetry and encouraged others to continue sending letters to Biden and Harris. Win then shared a poem about his experience at Woodstock, reflecting on the loss of his parents and the spiritual connection he felt at the event. The conversation ended with Win sharing another poem titled "Shoshi and Daddy," which he dedicated to his mother. Sharing Personal Poetry and Emily Dickinson Win shared a personal and touching experience with his daughter on Mother's Day, which was followed by Tatanka's drum song "2 Hearts, one drum," emphasizing the power of love and the importance of being present in the moment. Dennis shared a personal anecdote about his mother's poem and encouraged others to share their own poetic works, with myla affirming that everyone in the Zoom call likely had a poem to share. The group also discussed the life and work of Emily Dickinson, highlighting her impact and influence, and mentioned an ongoing exhibition in Amherst, Massachusetts, and a yearly gathering of her fans to read her poetry. Woodstock Memories and Regrets Ron and Win reminisced about their experiences at Woodstock in 1994 and 1969. Win recounted being asked to give a speech criticizing Pepsi and other bottlers at Woodstock '94, though Pepsi threatened to withhold sponsorship if he did so. Ron shared an anecdote about interacting with Country Joe of Country Joe and the Fish. Win discussed the chaos of being introduced by Graham while Crosby, Stills & Nash were playing during his 1969 Woodstock speech. He also mentioned a premonition about his mother's death while dancing to Tatanka's music. Both speakers lamented their inability to obtain a video of the events to show their grandchildren. Hope, Diablo Canyon, and Songwriting Discussion Dennis shared a poem about hope, which led to a discussion about Diablo Canyon and a promise to provide more information. myla then shared her nostalgic experience selling the Berkeley Barb during the war and the group discussed the upcoming primary election for Cori Bush, a Democratic Squad member. The group considered endorsing candidates and supporting Bush's campaign through the Progressive Democrats of America. Towards the end, the group engaged in a light-hearted discussion about singing and songwriting, with a focus on the Scalia and Thomas themes. The possibility of future discussions with songwriter Steven Seinheim was also suggested. Discussing Potential Running Mates for Kamala Harris Win suggested several potential running mates for Kamala Harris, including Josh Shapiro, Roy Cooper, and Mark Kelly. Win believed that Mark Kelly would be a strong candidate due to his impressive resume and potential to deliver Arizona and Nevada. However, Steve disagreed, suggesting that Roy Cooper would be a better choice due to his experience and ability to attack the Republicans. myla also expressed her preference for Cooper and Tim Walts, highlighting their progressive values and leadership qualities. The group also discussed potential drawbacks of having two women on the ticket and expressed uncertainty about the progressive credentials of Roy Cooper. Ancestors, VP Candidates, and Elections Tatanka initiated a discussion about the interconnectedness of all work and the significance of acknowledging ancestors. The group then engaged in a lively conversation about potential vice presidential candidates, with suggestions ranging from Muhammad Ali to Eleanor Roosevelt. The historic nature of Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of color to hold the presidency was also discussed, with references to Gracie Allen's 1941 presidential campaign. The participants also discussed the possibility of international observers for the upcoming US election, the influence of big tech money on Kamala's campaign, and the upcoming Democratic Convention. Personal anecdotes and memories were shared, and the importance of remembering names correctly was emphasized.

CHRISTO-FASCISM; OHIO IN TURMOIL; GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING & ORGANIC FOOD We open GREEP Zoom #184 with ANDRA WATKINS & her uniquely powerful view of Christo-Fascist / Christian Nationalism and Project 2025, the far-right blueprint for a new American theocracy. Andra grew up in a South Carolina fundamentalist community but somehow came away to give us a powerful ground-up view of the forces trying to make America Puritan again. DR. NANCY NIPARKO, our resident neurologist, wonders about the psychology behind this increasingly powerful fascist movement. ERIC LAZARUS, LYNN FEINERMAN, DR. RUTH STRAUSS, JOHN STEINER, DIANA ARTEMIS get into the nitty gritty of what the far right is really saying. Voter Suppression in Ohio is explained by NANCY LARSON in deep detail, especially when it comes to Ohio's disenfranchisement czar Frank LaRose.  Nancy is joined from the Buckeye State by STEVE CARUSO who explains the cyber-now rages over the right to vote. WENDI LEDERMAN reports from Florida about how the DeSantis disenfranchisement campaign is destroying what's left of democracy in the Sunshine State. MARY STONEWALL-BUTLER volunteers her service to help anyone working to protect the vote. We then hear from long-time pro-democracy organizer LORI GRACE warns us of the likelihood of violence in the upcoming election. From Georgia, RAY MCCLENDON reports on the rise of massive movements for Unity against Project 2025 and MAGA. We are illuminated by the great DENNIS BERNSTEIN, host of the nationally-syndicated FLASHPOINTS, originating at KPFA/Pacifica. Dr. Niparko takes a deep dive into the mental challenges of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump and “malignant normality.” BARBARA WIMSATT and TATANKA BRICCA give us important new perspectives. Then MIKE TABOR stars in a major presentation on the production of safe, clean food.  MYLA RESON updates us on the importance of food growing. MIKE HERSH then gives us the lowdown on Mike Tabor & his landmark work on clean agriculture.

4 PILLARS OF AMERICAN FASCISM; THE TRAGEDY OF HOMELESSNESS     We begin GREEP zoom #183 with HEDY TRIPP and her announcement of the public showing of the new documentary film “Detroit's Olympic Uprising.”    The great ANDREA MILLER from the Center for Common Ground then takes us through a devastating exposition of the US Supreme Court's decision to restore an absolute monarchy to the North American continent.   Her “Protecting Democracy from the Court” lays out in terrifying detail the Supremes' attack on democracy.  Their decisions range from dismissing charges against January 6 insurrectionists to establishing the divine right of a sitting president—-and maybe even an ex-president—-to break any laws they want.   MYLA RESON asks about the Biden Plan for reorganizing the Supreme Court.     ERIC LAZARUS proposes a civil assembly to substitute for the Court as is done in Ireland.   GREGG GORDON says “we're the King” and points out that the Court's decision now applies to President Biden, giving him absolute power….for the time being.   LYNN FEINERMAN tells us of GREG PALAST'S cinematic warning, in the movie “Vigilantes”,  against vote challenging, which allows a single individual to disqualify thousands of registered voters without due process.     Georgia's RAY MCCLENDON confirms our worst nightmare about mass disqualifications in the Peach State among others.  An Executive Order from the President would have no impact against this because of state's rights.  Ray urges us to focus on local election boards to counter this assault on democracy.   WENDI LEDERMAN, MIKE HERSH, PAUL NEWMAN, STEVE KAISER and DENNIS BERNSTEIN chime in on various aspects of this deep attack on our democracy.   We then welcome the legendary DONALD WHITEHEAD of the National Coalition for the Homeless.  Dr. Whitehead takes us deep into the horrifying plague of homelessness that now so deeply taints the American soul.   LORI GRACE then begins digging into the Project 2025 documents and provisos that might include a treason trial for Liz Cheney complete with execution of, at least, the death penalty.  In the eyes of Christian Nationalists, she said, “God has ordained Trump.”   TATANKA BRICCA brings us consideration of the Housing First organization that is successful 90% of the time for people who are unhoused.   SANDY BOLZENIUS tells us of Move to Amend which works against the Citizens United decision that has opened the floodgates for corporations to take over our government and extinguish our democracy.   DR. NANCY NIPARKO reminds us tat a major part of the homeless crisis has to do with overpricing on rents, bad zoning regulations and more.   Tatanka reminds us of the horrendous crisis we face with LEONARD PELTIER, who faces a de facto death penalty unless he is soon freed.   STEVE CARUSO has engineered another phenomenal gathering.  We'll see you next week!!!