Bruce MirkenMy letter to Rep. Jackie Speier on “Kate’s Law”Today, my congresswoman, Democrat Jackie Speier, voted for “Kate’s Law.” I just sent her the following, which I believe speaks for itself.Jun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2017
Bruce MirkeninGreenliningFor Pride Month, LGBTQ Americans Must Stand with ImmigrantsHer name is Maria. She’s a U.S. citizen, having immigrated legally from the Philippines over a decade ago.Jun 15, 2017Jun 15, 2017
Bruce MirkeninGreenliningWho Will Save America? We Will. It’s Already StartedI originally wrote the piece below for The Greenlining Institute’s blog in mid-March, and almost immediately after posting it I started to…Mar 27, 2017Mar 27, 2017
Bruce MirkeninGreenliningDe-Fanging Our HeroesWhat do we lose when we turn great Americans into warm, cuddly Santa figures? Perspective.Feb 8, 2017Feb 8, 2017
Bruce MirkeninGreenliningWhite Privilege: The SequelLots of white folks have trouble understanding the concept of white privilege. They don’t feel particularly privileged, and its operation…Oct 3, 20161Oct 3, 20161
Bruce MirkeninGreenliningA Case Study in White PrivilegeNote: I originally wrote this last year for The Greenlining Institute’s blog. The responses to it and the ongoing election year…Aug 25, 2016Aug 25, 2016
Bruce MirkeninGreenliningStaring at Climate Change in the Mountains of DeathI just got back from a few days at Kings Canyon National Park in the southern Sierra. The place is awe-inspiring, but I can’t shake…Aug 5, 20161Aug 5, 20161