Mercury Rising
By Debra Chase If I encouraged the use of an old favorite tuna sandwich recipe it could…
Recent Posts
- Measure V Narrows Deficit, but Path to Victory Depends on Remaining BallotsMeasure V has incrementally reduced its deficit in the ongoing Yolo County election count, narrowing the gap to 416 votes in the latest update. However, the proposed Village Farms development initiative requires approximately 52.6 percent of the estimated 8,000 outstanding ballots to secure passage, a threshold exceeding its recent performance.
- University of California Pushes for $12B Scientific Research Bond to Counter Federal CutsCalifornia lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 895, legislation that would place a $12 billion state bond on the November ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would allocate funds for scientific research projects at California universities, research institutes, and private companies.
- There Is No Pride without That Thin Blue LineAnalysis of the 'Thin Blue Line,' a symbol representing law enforcement authority, frequently identifies its historical role as a source of systemic oppression against the LGBTQ+ community, positing that Pride celebrations emerged as a direct response to these enforcement practices.
- Meditations: Sacred Silence and Man-Made NoiseThe interruption of a meditative state by mechanical noise prompted an examination of both external disturbances and internal psychological responses. This incident highlighted the significance of sustained silence for fostering a profound awareness, which is posited as integral to accessing the fundamental creative essence of the universe. The analysis further suggested that human-generated noise and inherent cognitive patterns frequently impede this higher capacity for awareness.
- RJI Youth Summit-June 6-8, 2026 Register Today!Restorative Justice International (RJI) announced its upcoming Youth Summit, a virtual event designed to address restorative justice, justice reform, and human rights. The summit will feature 17 speakers from 12 countries, including experts, scholars, and victims of violent crime, and is open to individuals aged 15 to 30. Organizers report over 700 registrations to date for the free online program, which aims to educate and inspire future youth leaders.