A push to incite nationwide protests on Tuesday, May 1st went unheeded, for the most part. Organizers hoped to get American students and workers, across the country, to take the day off in order to demonstrate against income inequality and unjust corporate practices, showing the 1% what life would be like without the 99%.

I believe that a change in consciousness is happening – in our own country and our world. This change in consciousness is apparent in individuals,who have decided to ask questions, speak up for themselves, and reflect on what makes us free, unique beings – the same questions pondered by America's Founding Fathers.

Candidates for San Diego mayor appear in an April KPBS debate. Credit: Los Angeles Times

There are four candidates for mayor of San Diego – City Councilman Carl DeMaio, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, Congressman Bob Filner, and California State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher.

 

Stop scapegoating agriculture. Sure, agriculture in the Southwest uses lots of water. It’s also where much of the nation’s food comes from due to multiple growing seasons a year. If those areas grow less, prices for food will increase. Farmers do try to conserve water. Can they use even less water? Sure, but so can everyone else.