Bridget Haworth and Kelly Reinhardt operate the alt-media organization, boilingfrog.ca. When they find the time and power, they produce short films, audio podcasts for the rabble podcast network (rabble.ca), and get involved in a variety of community events. If you want to drop by and check out their off-grid life, you’re welcome. Even more so if you want to sling some plaster or tend the garden. But please call ahead: 1-306-734-5160.

Bruce Gagnon is coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space. He frequently travels and offers reflections on organizing and the state of America's declining empire.

Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
PO Box 652, Brunswick, ME 04011
Tel: 1-207-443-9502
http://www.space4peace.org
http://space4peace.blogspot.com

Mike Palecek is an Iowa author, former federal prisoner for peace, and newspaper reporter. He was the Iowa Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. House, 5th District, 2000 election. Visit www.mikepalecek.com  for more information.

Murray Dobbin writes his State of the Nation column twice monthly, originally published in The Tyee.