What’s most important to write about?
Each morning, I read the news. I find a variety of topics that motivate me to write. I also have long-term projects like my play writing, novel writing, and essay writing.
But I have a limited amount of time each day for my writing.
I’m experimenting with using dictation.
I am hoping that using dictation will increase my writing output.
One problem I’ve noticed is that I have to be alone, since if anyone else is present their words will show up in the dictation too.
Dear Friends,
Each election I prepare a slate card for my friends so we can debate how to vote here in San Francisco (and beyond). Here’s what I have so far, based on the ballot I received in the mail, various organizational endorsements, and various discussion with local activists… I’d love your input! (Thanks to Ben, Ruth, and Andy for their input.)
It’s in order as it appears on my ballot.
Election Day is just around the corner on this coming Tuesday… please do vote!
In solidarity,
Stardust
PS: Life under late-stage corporate-welfare capitalism and billionaire-choose-all “democracy” can be discouraging. Please remember that there are other ways to change society than just the elections.
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California State Offices
Governor no endorsement
Lieutenant Governor no endorsement
Secretary of State Shirley Weber
Controller no endorsement
Treasurer no endorsement
Attorney General Rob Bonta
Insurance Commissioner no endorsement
Board of Equalization 2 Sally J. Lieber
Federal Offices
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla
U.S. Senator (remainder) Alex Padilla
US Representative 11 no endorsement
California State Offices (cont.)
State Assembly 17 David Campos
State Assembly 19 Phil Ting
All the Justices Yes
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
City and County Offices
Member, Board of Education (no more than 3) Alida Fisher, Gabriela López, Lisa Weissman-Ward
Member, Community College Board, term ending 1/8/27 (no more than 3) Susan Solomon, Anita Martinez, Vick Chung
Member, Community College Board, term ending 1/8/25 (vote for one) Adolfo Velasquez
Assessor-Recorder Joaqúin Torres
District Attorney John Hamasaki (not Brooke Jenkins!)
Public Defender Mano Raju
State Propositions
Proposition 1 yes
Proposition 26 no
Proposition 27 no
Proposition 28 yes
Proposition 29 yes
Proposition 30 yes
Proposition 31 no
City and County Propositions
Proposition A Yes
Proposition B Yes
Proposition C Yes
Proposition D No
Proposition E Yes
Proposition F Yes
Proposition G Yes
Proposition H Yes
Proposition I No
Proposition J Yes
Proposition K (removed)
Proposition L Yes
Proposition M Yes
Proposition N Yes
Proposition O Yes
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