Author Archives: Martin

fyi: ‘Dharma Moon Shangha’

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Martin

The Alliance team working on the 2018 Sustainable Lehigh Valley booklet failed to list Dharma Moon Shangha in the “Directory of Organizations That Promote Sustainable Communities” section. Dharma Moon Shangha is listed in the online Directory, but we think it important to call … more →

Calls to Action: Urge Your Rep to Co-Sponsor the Berta Cáceres Act

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Martin

From Witness for Peace, 3/2/2018: 2 Years Without Justice! Contact your Representative now and urge them to co-sponsor the Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act, H.R. 1299! Today marks two years since Berta Cáceres, the beloved Lenca Indigenous, feminist, … more →

Calls To Action

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Martin

Posts from organizations calling for action to either support specific sustainability projects and/or to fight against specific threats to sustainability.

BCWG: Progressive Publication Project

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Martin

BCWG is working on the premier edition of Left Turn, a progressive publication for the Lehigh Valley. We see it as a tool for building a “united front” and for mobilizing communities. And for empowerment. There’s something empowering about holding … more →

What Listings Provide

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Martin

Organizations and businesses listed in the Directory are, in their work, supporting or promoting some aspects of community sustainability. Each listing provides, if available: Contact information: contact person, email website address phone number Description of the organization: up to 100 … more →

Bethlehem

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Martin

12-5-17 Council Meeting: Proposed House Rental Ordinance Excerpts from a letter by Martin Romeril being circulated by Bethlehem Homeowners Association: I am trying to get a resident or two from each of the city’s eighteen residential neighborhoods to come speak … more →

Welcome!

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Martin

This website is for people, communities, and organizations trying to figure out: WHY the world is in the mess it’s in: global, holistic, historical perspectives WHAT we want – in all its holistic complexity – laid out in three sections: … more →

TU: MAREA programs

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Martin

MAREA  Monthly Meetings, the More the Merrier! Free and Open to the Public – Last Tuesday of the month. Held at TEK Park Meeting,  9999 Hamilton Boulevard, Breinigsville, PA 18031-9300 – Follow MAREA signs for parking. Parking rules are strictly enforced.  [Directions] Presentations, Q&A, and … more →

Dan Poresky: “Wanted: People hot over climate change”

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Martin

I’ve got an out-of-the-box idea for how to mobilize public opinion to force congress to get serious about climate change. I’m looking for a few collaborators to develop the idea and then, working together (with the same or new people), … more →

Dance Workshop Series from Valley Contra Dance

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Martin

Special Spring 2017 Dance Workshop Series On Three Saturdays (Whether you come with or without a partner, bring shoes to dance in.) 3/25/17, 4-6pm: Hambo Workshop with Sarah Gowan and Bill Quern Learn to do this traditional Swedish dance from a … more →