Peter MarksBeyond “sides”: guiding principles on Israel and PalestineAfter a series of conversations and reflections, guiding principles are more important to me than unconditionally defending a “side”.9 min read·Nov 12, 2023--1--1
Peter MarksWhy I’ve joined the Oregon Rebate 2024 campaignAfter a year of transition in both my personal life and career, I’m ready to rejoin the rollercoaster of political campaigns. Some of this…4 min read·Mar 14, 2023----
Peter MarksMLK’s legacy and the power of coalitionAs a relatively privileged white person, it’s hard to know how to acknowledge Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2023. Do you post an MLK quote…5 min read·Jan 16, 2023----
Peter MarksHow throwing raves helps me growDespite any social misconceptions, organizing legal house music events or “raves” is a large and joyful part of my life.13 min read·Sep 26, 2022----
Peter MarksExperiencing the depths of South African house musicThe country’s obsession with deep house is beyond the hype7 min read·Feb 26, 2022--1--1
Peter MarksFinding spirituality in the West BankThe last thing I expected to discover in a land defined by settlements, segregation, intimidation and a lack of forgiveness14 min read·Feb 21, 2022----
Peter MarksWhat I learned running digital organizing campaigns in rural OregonI moved to Tillamook County, Oregon at the beginning of the pandemic while I was working a series of nationally-focused political…9 min read·May 30, 2021----
Peter MarksDeveloping BERN, the app that powered the largest relational organizing campaign in historyThe story behind the ideation and execution of the official Bernie 2020 campaign app17 min read·May 25, 2020--2--2