Author Archives: Amanda Painter

The person who uploaded this video to YouTube writes, See how the fox, eagle and cat are all just fine hanging out and no one is trying to attack anyone and they are getting along just fine? Notice the eagle … Continue reading →

I am rarely up early, except for mornings we publish the Planet Waves subscriber issues. But Tuesday, I attempted to take Len’s advice to see the sunrise on or near the vernal equinox. I missed sunrise by about an hour … Continue reading →

You know how we keep calling this current era of Uranus square Pluto “the anti-Sixties?” Well, here’s another case of rights suppression to keep the contraception/women’s health issue company. It comes in the form of many states positioning themselves to … Continue reading →

You can see more of Matt Bors’ cartoons here. And at this link, you can hear the funniest song about what a terrible newt Newt makes — except for the depressing fact that this is not a new song, and … Continue reading →

What might it look like if the god of war reversed his stance even while the drums seem to be beating louder? Here’s one illustration, mentioned today on Democracy Now!: Eight retired U.S. military and intelligence officials have signed an … Continue reading →

Today on Democracy Now!, guest Terry O’Neill remarked, “And these ultrasound laws really are part of a coordinated campaign at the state level to produce what we are calling … ritual humiliation laws.” I think the term “ritual humiliation laws” … Continue reading →

Ok, I know the Monkees were not one of the groundbreaking musical innovators we’ve featured here before. They weren’t the Beatles. But I have to say, I’ve had this song in my head all day since hearing that Davy Jones … Continue reading →

By Amanda Painter Today would be the 109th birthday of Anais Nin, diarist and author of novels, essays and erotica beloved by bohemians and others everywhere. Chances are, even if you have never read an entire volume of her work, … Continue reading →