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Anderson Valley, Tentacle Of The Wine Grape Octopus

Big Wine's transformation of the Anderson Valley reflects larger patterns of economic mis-development, as well as ecological and cultural exploitation, that have been taking place across Mendocino County, the entire state — the entire globe.

Lives & Times of Valley Folks: Muriel Ellis

I met with Muriel at the Redwood Drive-In a week or so ago and we sat and drank coffee as she shared her story with me. For those who don’t know, she is Terry Ryder’s…

Bird’s Eye View

Greetings one and all — if you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. Let’s get straight into the PSAs as I have plenty to tell you about this week. Get your calendars out, pens…

Tribes Sue Over Desert Solar Sites

On January 7, a confederation of native American groups sued the federal government over the location of six planned Solar sites. According to court documents, the projects include the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating Project (Bright…

All or Nothing

I’ve often thought ALL OR NOTHING could be our national motto, for the concept infects virtually every aspect of our political, economic, social, and emotional lives.

The Tucson Memorial: Politics is Everywhere

Last Wednesday night’s memorial in the McHale Arena at the University of Arizona did strike me as slightly strange, like an Irish wake that had prematurely transitioned into the later boisterous phase. The offbeat tone…

Memo of the Week

Bruce Anderson, plaintiff, versus Kendall Smith et al, defendants.

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