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Oasis Founder Clifford Martinus has a contagious passion for sport and community. This is evident in the work done at Oasis Place with his belief that the connection to a team, fair play and sport can support an individual in overcoming the odds, both personal and social. This South African non-profit creates positive personal development opportunities for youth from marginalised backgrounds.

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GASLIGHTING

Gaslighting is boldfaced lying that is used to brainwash people.  The fascists in the White House and in Congress are diabolically brilliant at Gaslighting. The fascists do not respect the American people. The fascists are telling people not to trust what they see with their own eyes. Fascists use gaslighting to control people because they are scared that a mob could rise up against them to take away their power. 

The fascists use gaslighting to make the American people go to war against each other, instead of seeing what the fascists are doing to America. Let’s compare the gaslighting tactics used by three fascist leaders: Adolf Hitler, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. 


Standup #ForGood

We mourn the murder of Renee Good. Like Renee Good, most Americans are compassionate and caring people who want to build better lives for themselves, their children, and their communities. We are enriched by working together to achieve goals that benefit the common good. We believe in our core democratic principles. We the American people uphold the spirit and letter of the law as set forth in our most sacred documents: U.S Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address.


Venezuela

What I wrote to my congresswoman and senators yesterday: I stand in opposition to the illegal attack and occupation of Venezuela, and the kidnapping of the country’s president, all without congressional approval.


NOTES FROM THE ROAD: Krystal and the Deep Blue Sea

Krystal is my Uber driver who picks me up in Solana Beach to take me to the airport. She drives a shiny new red Tesla. As I get into the Tesla, I immediately see the entire roof is plastered with hundreds of stickers of Elon Musk. A large heart-shaped pink sticker stuck on her console says: “I love Elon Musk.” No other stickers dot the car’s interior. No political messages or advocacy for special interest groups. The entire car is a shrine to Elon Musk. I  want to know why this woman who works hard for her money loves Elon Musk. 


December 2025 Magazine

My latest novel, MAYA DARLING, is my good gift to the world. I wrote the novel in the aftermath of getting shot. Getting shot and almost dying had nothing to do with the story, but it does impact how I feel about gun violence. The image of Santa Claus wearing a bullet proof vest captures the surreal sense of unease pervading our culture during these precarious political times, both in America, and all over the world. Please check out the Campaign Video of Santa Claus suiting up on Christmas Eve.