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Rick Wilson
Jul 21
new Goat Rope post: we need a solidarity economy now
(Note: this article appeared in Waging Nonviolence) As people across the United States face massive
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new Goat Rope post: we need a solidarity economy now
(Note: this article appeared in Waging Nonviolence) As people across the United States face massive
Jul 21
Rick Wilson
Jul 8
new Goat Rope post: a statement on an awful bill
The American Friends Service Committee issued this statement on the occasion of the signing of the
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new Goat Rope post: a statement on an awful bill
The American Friends Service Committee issued this statement on the occasion of the signing of the
Jul 8
Rick Wilson
Jun 17
new Goat Rope post: Medicaid cuts adn premature deaths (a lot of them)
Eight years ago, when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was up for repeal, then-Governor Jim Justice and
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new Goat Rope post: Medicaid cuts adn premature deaths (a lot of them)
Eight years ago, when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was up for repeal, then-Governor Jim Justice and
Jun 17
Rick Wilson
Jun 4
new Goat Rope post: big bad ugly bill
Big bad ugly bill British author and poet George Orwell wrote in his 1946 essay Politics and the
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new Goat Rope post: big bad ugly bill
Big bad ugly bill British author and poet George Orwell wrote in his 1946 essay Politics and the
Jun 4
Rick Wilson
May 22
new Goat Rope post: step up for SNAP
Senate needs to step up for SNAP I hope that West Virginia's congressional delegation brings some
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new Goat Rope post: step up for SNAP
Senate needs to step up for SNAP I hope that West Virginia's congressional delegation brings some
May 22
Rick Wilson
Apr 18
new Goat Rope post: saving Medicaid
Saving Medicaid: in their own words While going through some old files, I came across a copy of an
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new Goat Rope post: saving Medicaid
Saving Medicaid: in their own words While going through some old files, I came across a copy of an
Apr 18
Rick Wilson
Mar 7
new Goat Rope post: proposed federal budget BAD for WV
Budget bill a disaster for West Virginia The US House of Representatives recently voted on a proposed
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new Goat Rope post: proposed federal budget BAD for WV
Budget bill a disaster for West Virginia The US House of Representatives recently voted on a proposed
Mar 7
Rick Wilson
12/9/24
new Goat Rope post: WV needs to save SNAP Stretch
WV needs to renew SNAP stretch In many parts of the world, autumn is a time for harvest festivals
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new Goat Rope post: WV needs to save SNAP Stretch
WV needs to renew SNAP stretch In many parts of the world, autumn is a time for harvest festivals
12/9/24
Rick Wilson
4/29/24
new Goat Rope post: the UAW winning streak continutes
Roll the union! The United Autoworkers strike against the Big Three car companies in late 2023 gained
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new Goat Rope post: the UAW winning streak continutes
Roll the union! The United Autoworkers strike against the Big Three car companies in late 2023 gained
4/29/24
Rick Wilson
4/23/24
new Goat Rope post: will the US Supreme Court criminalize homelessness? Maybe...
Criminalizing homelessness? Yesterday, April 22, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in what is
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new Goat Rope post: will the US Supreme Court criminalize homelessness? Maybe...
Criminalizing homelessness? Yesterday, April 22, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in what is
4/23/24
Rick Wilson
4/2/24
new Goat Rope post: no hunger summer campaign
Want to help reduce child hunger? Here's one way Everybody's got to eat It's no secret
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new Goat Rope post: no hunger summer campaign
Want to help reduce child hunger? Here's one way Everybody's got to eat It's no secret
4/2/24
Rick Wilson
3/25/24
new Goat Rope post: another push for the Child Tax Credit
One more push for an expanded Child Tax Credit Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in
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new Goat Rope post: another push for the Child Tax Credit
One more push for an expanded Child Tax Credit Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in
3/25/24
Rick Wilson
2/22/24
new Goat Rope post: all rope and no goats
The end of an era It's hard to believe that this (now irregular) blog started 18 years ago t next
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new Goat Rope post: all rope and no goats
The end of an era It's hard to believe that this (now irregular) blog started 18 years ago t next
2/22/24
Rick Wilson
1/3/24
new Goat Rope post: Gaza on my mind
Reflections on Gaza (A photo I took there in 2015) In 2015, I was part of a delegation to Palestine,
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new Goat Rope post: Gaza on my mind
Reflections on Gaza (A photo I took there in 2015) In 2015, I was part of a delegation to Palestine,
1/3/24
Rick Wilson
12/21/23
new (old) Goat Rope post: a holiday tradition
A holiday tradition (It's been a while since posting here. With all the awful things going on in
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new (old) Goat Rope post: a holiday tradition
A holiday tradition (It's been a while since posting here. With all the awful things going on in
12/21/23
Rick Wilson
11/7/23
new Goat Rope post: a dream about hope
The thing with feathers A few weeks back, there were plenty of things I wanted to post about. The (
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new Goat Rope post: a dream about hope
The thing with feathers A few weeks back, there were plenty of things I wanted to post about. The (
11/7/23
Rick Wilson
9/28/23
New Goat Rope post: from the WV teachers strike to the UAW
A time for solidarity It's been over five years since the historic teachers strike in West
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New Goat Rope post: from the WV teachers strike to the UAW
A time for solidarity It's been over five years since the historic teachers strike in West
9/28/23
Rick Wilson
8/31/23
new Goat Rope post: one union's legacy
The legacy of the UMWA In happier times, my home state of West Virginia was known as a union
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new Goat Rope post: one union's legacy
The legacy of the UMWA In happier times, my home state of West Virginia was known as a union
8/31/23
Rick Wilson
7/24/23
new Goat Rope post on the Farm Bill: don't hate the punner--hate the pun
JULY 24, 2023 Some shameless punning on the Farm Bill (You've goat to read this) As someone who
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new Goat Rope post on the Farm Bill: don't hate the punner--hate the pun
JULY 24, 2023 Some shameless punning on the Farm Bill (You've goat to read this) As someone who
7/24/23
Rick Wilson
7/11/23
new Goat Rope post: the dirty deal
Pipeline blues The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 prevented a US default which would have sent
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new Goat Rope post: the dirty deal
Pipeline blues The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 prevented a US default which would have sent
7/11/23
Rick Wilson
5/19/23
new Goat Rope post: act now to protect SNAP
Two easy actions to protect food assistance There are a lot of scary things about the debt ceiling/
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new Goat Rope post: act now to protect SNAP
Two easy actions to protect food assistance There are a lot of scary things about the debt ceiling/
5/19/23
Rick Wilson
5/17/23
new Goat Rope post: against work reporting requirements for food assistance
Why work requirements don't work The recent proposal to increase work reporting requirements for
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new Goat Rope post: against work reporting requirements for food assistance
Why work requirements don't work The recent proposal to increase work reporting requirements for
5/17/23
Rick Wilson
5/8/23
new Goat Rope post: debt ceiling blackmail
Political blackmail The US House of Representatives recently voted on a bill that will, if enacted,
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new Goat Rope post: debt ceiling blackmail
Political blackmail The US House of Representatives recently voted on a bill that will, if enacted,
5/8/23
Rick Wilson
5/3/23
new Goat Rope post: quick turnaround time to help fight childhood hunger
Short window to speak up for child nutrition Most of us probably have a specific memory from
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new Goat Rope post: quick turnaround time to help fight childhood hunger
Short window to speak up for child nutrition Most of us probably have a specific memory from
5/3/23
Rick Wilson
4/27/23
new Goat Rope post: an easy way to help feed kids
How to do a good deed without really trying Believe it or not, I was once a boy scout. Not for too
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new Goat Rope post: an easy way to help feed kids
How to do a good deed without really trying Believe it or not, I was once a boy scout. Not for too
4/27/23
Rick Wilson
4/20/23
new Goat Rope post: a win on child care
A little good news on child care For the last couple years, child care in West Virginia has been in a
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new Goat Rope post: a win on child care
A little good news on child care For the last couple years, child care in West Virginia has been in a
4/20/23
Rick Wilson
3/23/23
new Goat Rope post: a great day for health care
Some good news North Carolina took a giant step today in the right direction. Their state legislature
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new Goat Rope post: a great day for health care
Some good news North Carolina took a giant step today in the right direction. Their state legislature
3/23/23
Rick Wilson
2/27/23
new Goat Rope post: the impulse to punish
Punching down Things are about to get rough for West Virginia families facing food insecurity,
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new Goat Rope post: the impulse to punish
Punching down Things are about to get rough for West Virginia families facing food insecurity,
2/27/23
Rick Wilson
2/13/23
new Goat Rope post: child care needs a fix
Time to step up for child care Politicians in West Virginia talk a lot about the state's low
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new Goat Rope post: child care needs a fix
Time to step up for child care Politicians in West Virginia talk a lot about the state's low
2/13/23
Rick Wilson
2/8/23
new Goat Rope post: more tax cut mania
Here we go again It's been interesting to watch the debate between Gov. Jim Justice and West
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new Goat Rope post: more tax cut mania
Here we go again It's been interesting to watch the debate between Gov. Jim Justice and West
2/8/23