Left Turn is now published seasonally. On October 2, 2018, Amazon announced that it will implement a $15-an-hour across the board wage floor for all its 350,000 workers, including part-time and contract workers. It also announced a commitment to work to lift the national federal minimum wage (stuck at $7.25 per hour since 2009). It’s fair to say that pressure from … [Read more...] about Notes from the Editors (Left Turn #2)
Out of Left Field: On the unsustainable path in Latin America
The ravaging of the homelands and attacks on the Indigenous Peoples of Colombia and Honduras (and why people might leave their home countries to come here . . . ) About attacks on indigenous communities that are fighting against the encroachments of international interests and assassination of indigenous peoples and their leaders . Dot #1: Colombia: The FOR Peace Presence in … [Read more...] about Out of Left Field: On the unsustainable path in Latin America
‘Dharma Moon Shangha’
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 it to your attention additionally. So: Dharma Moon Shangha A meditation group. … [Read more...] about ‘Dharma Moon Shangha’
Left Turn — a Progressive Publication Project
The Beyond Capitalism Working Group of the Alliance [BCWG] publishes Left Turn, a progressive journal 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 in one’s hands a work of words and art, conjuring images that resonate, re-charge activist energies, … [Read more...] about Left Turn — a Progressive Publication Project
What Listings Provide
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 words that say what the organization is about and, implicitly or … [Read more...] about What Listings Provide
Bethlehem
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 during the second courtesy of the floor (which is near the beginning of the meeting....no need to stay for hours to … [Read more...] about Bethlehem
TU: MAREA programs
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 afterwards, please plan to stick around and chat with friends old and new. Light … [Read more...] about TU: MAREA programs
Dance Workshop Series from Valley Contra Dance
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 couple who have mastered the style. $5 4/8/17, 4-6pm: Waltz Workshop with Peggy Leiby and Ret Turner Become more comfortable with basic … [Read more...] about Dance Workshop Series from Valley Contra Dance
Bruce Wilson: ‘Thoughts on the election & . . .
. . . on leading the public into emergency mode: a new strategy for the climate movement.' It has been hard to voice what is going on inside my head since the election. To just do my job at work and help run a house of four was enough to occupy my time while I sorted through my thoughts and feelings to come up with a course of action. The day after the election this quote was … [Read more...] about Bruce Wilson: ‘Thoughts on the election & . . .
Suzie Hall Rosse: ‘Standing Rock Protector statements’
Suzie Hall Rosse, posted in Lehigh Valley Activism Network on November 27, 2016: Today I saw a video of some representatives of the many tribes taking part in Standing Rock Water Protection. The day before yesterday, Friday, a letter was sent to many of the tribes from the Army Corps of Engineers telling them that they could not continue to stay on that land after December … [Read more...] about Suzie Hall Rosse: ‘Standing Rock Protector statements’