Author Archives: Rhonda Winter

Friendly Water for the World Helps Bring Clean Water to Millions for Pennies

Share This:   Nearly half the people on our planet do not have safe water to drink. Friendly Water for the World is a nonprofit organization, founded by Quakers, whose mission is to help expand access to low-cost clean water technologies, … Continue reading

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Legal Weed? US Map Shows Just How Harsh or Mellow Your State Is

Share This:   Are you curious where your state currently stands on legal marijuana? It seems like each month another legislature decides to decriminalize pot possession or improve access to medical cannabis. Fortunately, to help us keep the changing legal status of … Continue reading

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California’s Crumbling San Onofre Nuclear Plant Finally Closes for Good

Share This:     In a huge victory for both clean energy and environmental advocates, the Edison Power Company announced on Friday that its troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant will be permanently shuttered. The crippled, aging facility is nestled … Continue reading

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California Senate Passes Sweeping Gun Control Reforms

Share This:   This week the California State Senate approved seven related gun control bills, which include universal background checks for anyone who wishes to purchase ammunition. People in the state who have a criminal record, severe mental illness, or … Continue reading

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Sen. Gillibrand’s Bill Allows Student Loan Refinancing at Lower Interest Rate

Share This: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has just introduced the Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act, legislation which would allow students to refinance their college debt at a much lower fixed rate of interest. These reforms are especially needed now, because in … Continue reading

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Warren Demands Student Loan Interest Must Equal Wall Street Borrowing Rates

Share This:   Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced her first bill, which allows for college students to borrow money at the same low rate of interest which Wall Street banks enjoy. Why would billionaire bankers be given a much more … Continue reading

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Rise of Cooperatives and Credit Unions is Revolutionizing the US Economy

Share This:   Recently I was listening to an engrossing radio interview with the visionary economist and author, Gar Alperovitz, as he was discussing his new book, What Then Must We Do?,  which highlights the rise of cooperatives, worker ownership and … Continue reading

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Rise of Cooperatives and Credit Unions is Revolutionizing the US Economy

Share This:   Recently I was listening to an engrossing radio interview with the visionary economist and author, Gar Alperovitz, as he was discussing his new book, What Then Must We Do?,  which highlights the rise of cooperatives, worker ownership and … Continue reading

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Bayview’s Local Latona Community Garden Continues to Flourish

Share This:   Last month we returned to our beloved Latona Community Garden in San Francisco’s Bayview District for a spring party. Scores of local families came to the festive event, which included free face painting, egg decorating, crafts and … Continue reading

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Sandy Hook Parent: Now is the Time to Do Something about Gun Violence

Share This:   President Barack Obama did not give his regular public address to the nation this week; in his place was Francine Wheeler, whose six-year-old child was brutally murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School four months ago. The grieving … Continue reading

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