social and political commentary

The Man from A.S.S.- B.U.R.G.E.R.S. New Zealander Samuel Walsh, painting by Erik Kaye, copyright 2020

2nd Wave Covid Looms Not Due to Protests: by D. Jackson, Union of Concerned Scientists. Art by Erik Kaye

By beagarth on June 13, 2020 • ( 4 )

A Second Wave of COVID-19 Looms Large—and It’s Not Because of Protests Derrick Z. Jackson, fellow | June 11, 2020, 6:22 pm EDT Note from the Editor: The following article (please click link below) by Derrick Jackson, fellow from the… Read More ›

Andrew Yang interviews Krystal Ball: on Media Blackout, UBI & New Populism; drawing by Bea Garth

By beagarth on May 10, 2020 • ( 0 )

Editorial Note: Andrew Yang interviews You-Tube host Krystal Ball (of Rising at The Hill) in this lively discussion on why they each got into politics and what America needs now. Both agree on the necessity of UBI’s (Universal Basic Income),… Read More ›

"Gary Raises Selfie/ Sees Self!" watercolor painting by Erik Kaye, copyright 2020; for sale: please inquire

COVID-19 Stimulus Measures Must Save Lives, Protect Livelihoods, and Safeguard Nature, by Prof. Settele, Di’az, Brondizio & Dr. Daszak; Painting by Erik Kaye

By beagarth on May 2, 2020 • ( 4 )

recent pandemics are a direct consequence of human activity – particularly our global financial and economic systems, based on a limited paradigm that prizes economic growth at any cost.

"That Moment" by Bea Garth, copyright 2020, 8x10 acrylic on canvas, to buy contact bgarthart@gmail.com

COVID-19 in California Dec. 2019? Common Sense vs Greed; art by Bea Garth

By beagarth on April 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

Editorial by Bea Garth: So the word is from the LA Times (please see the article below) that there was a spike of pneumonia in California this last November and December. Whether it was COVID-19 in all cases is not… Read More ›

"The Collector" by Bea Garth, copyright 2020, acrylic on canvas 10x 8 in.

Edward Snowden on societal effects of COVID-19, interview by Shane Smith; painting by Bea Garth

By beagarth on April 11, 2020 • ( 1 )

Editor’s note: This is a very thought provoking interview of Edward Snowden by Shane Smith on Vice TV. Please find the link below. The interview focuses on the implications of very real social controls through our cell phones that could… Read More ›

“Bailout Worse Than 2008” Matt Taibbi, interview by Rising’s Krystal & Saagar

By beagarth on April 11, 2020 • ( 0 )

Editor’s Note: Here is an interview of Matt Taibbi on the recent US stimulus/bailout. Matt likens this stimulus to the bailout in 2008. While almost all of us are hit by the social/health and financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the… Read More ›