Chico, California resident Jeff Newman, 53, is a life-long avid skier who now operates a painting business. As a sideline, Newman “tunes” skis and teaches others how to perform this kind of maintenance. With the exception of a decade he spent in the employment of the Forest Service, Newman has made an honest living. A few weeks ago he and some friends he had met in the employ of the  Sylvan Socialist agency visited Colby Meadows in the Lassen National Forest, one of their favorite skiing destinations. Years ago, Newman and his friends had built a bulletin board — with … Continue reading The Green Gestapo Is Here