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DAFFODILS, the “heralds of spring,” are beginning to bloom. A delicate yellow brush of nature reminds me of the late American conservationist Rachel Carson. Her book Silent Spring, published nearly 60 years ago was a clarion call for action. Carson said: “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” Carson helped awaken an environmental movement. With the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-26) hosted in Glasgow fast approaching the global movement of today must be awake to the opportunity of producing history.
When President-elect Biden finishes the 35 words of the U.S. presidential oath of office on January 20th, cannons will fire as the United States Marine Corps Band begins playing “Hail to the Chief.” Few will know that the famous piece of presidential music finds its origin from Scotland, and the romantic poem “Lady of the Lake” penned by Sir Walter Scott in 1810. The reminder of the unique historical connection lays out a new sheet of paper to compose innovative verses that deepen modern connections between Scotland and the United States. A first important step is for the United States to deploy more diplomats and resources in Scotland, and for Scotland to expand personnel and funding in the United States. With a myriad of key foreign policy questions before President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, a nominated Secretary of State Blinken, their diplomatic, trade, and national security teams, analysts might question the value of investing time and energy i
Bay Area political events: Town hall meetings, Obama book club
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Upcoming political events in the Bay Area. Events take place online unless otherwise noted:
MONDAY
Progressive road map: The Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Poor People’s Campaign hold a town hall meeting to launch legislative priorities for 2021. 3 p.m. More information is here.
Rep. Barbara Lee: Oakland Democrat holds a coronavirus-related town hall meeting. 5 p.m. Stream meeting here.
State Sen. Scott Wiener: San Francisco Democrat holds a town hall meeting. 5 p.m. More information is here.
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