The U.S. Army tweeted a harmless rah-rah tweet and got hit with a burst of reality never encountered on corporate-controlled media. Score one for the internet. The Army asked: “How has serving impacted you?” Here are two of the responses: Replying to @USArmyI lost my virginity by being raped in front of my peers at 19. Got married to a nice guy who was part of my unit. … [Read more...] about U.S. Army: 0 — People: 1
‘Let’s learn from our mistakes’
Camillo Mac Bica's article, 'This Memorial Day, Let’s Learn From Our Mistakes and End Illegal War', makes the case that war is futile, and explains how politicians are exploiting & commercializing — not honoring — those who serve. Most events that supposedly honor veterans, he says, actually '… celebrate the mythology of the “honor” and “glory” of militarism and war and … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s learn from our mistakes’
Sustainable Food
[Notes from 2017 discussions with students] A sustainable food system: Supports ecosystems with regenerative organic growingreduces GHG by sequestering carbon into the soilbuilds soil health & reduces erosionpromotes biodiversity & resilience / preserves plants & animals (including people) that are poisoned by synthetic chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, … [Read more...] about Sustainable Food
Thanks again, Greta
Once again, Greta Thunberg speaks out to government 'leaders' who are guilty of failing to act on global warming and climate change. Read her April 23 address to Parliament. Their failure to act parallels the failure of politicians in most 'developed' countries. (Just look at the idiotic responses to the 'Green New Deal' proposal in the US!) I am impressed by the … [Read more...] about Thanks again, Greta
‘You did not act in time!’
'(Greta Thunberg's full speech to MPs, London, 23 April 2019) by Greta Thunberg My name is Greta Thunberg. I am 16 years old. I come from Sweden. And I speak on behalf of future generations. I know many of you don’t want to listen to us — you say we are just children. But we’re only repeating the message of the united climate science. Many of you appear concerned … [Read more...] about ‘You did not act in time!’
Thanksgiving Prayer
As many celebrate Thanksgiving Day, remember Thanks Giving is daily. The People of the Longhouse, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) People, have for centuries all times of the year for many occasions given thanks to all life.… Give thanks in your own way and enjoy and share this version of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address.—American Indian Institute Greetings to the … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Prayer
Sharing My Grandfather’s Tale
If we want to know how it was, before change and the possible future, we can turn to the “Old Ones”. They will tell us the stories; if we only but listen. In one of the many recesses of his rolltop desk, my grandfather kept a small tobacco tin. If I asked, he would open it so I could spread the contents out on the table. There would be the sound then of old coin … [Read more...] about Sharing My Grandfather’s Tale
Saying No to Toxic Waste Dumping
Bangor, Pennsylvania was once the slate-producing capital of the world. Now the abandoned quarries are candidates for toxic dumping. For over 30 years, one particular quarry has been receiving truckloads of ash from the GenOn coal plant in Mt. Bethel. The ash is now level with the top of the pit and blows over town on windy days. This quarry has been re-named the Bangor Ash … [Read more...] about Saying No to Toxic Waste Dumping
Testing Mother Nature’s Limits at Our Expense
Is it just me or does it seem to you too that those in control — of industry, food production, energy systems, land development, planet and animal genetic patents, and ustoo — are testing Mother Nature’s limits? What can they do without entirely breaking apart Earth’s crust and rendering the surface of the planet uninhabitable? In order to cash in on whatever can be claimed and … [Read more...] about Testing Mother Nature’s Limits at Our Expense
Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association
by Bill Hennessey The pace of climate change is increasing faster than predictions, while U.S. action to slow it down has crept to a crawl.The economy, the economy! That’s all that matters. Economic stimulus and tax breaks have been selected to bring our spending and lifestyles back to the fifties. And yet, over time, unless we change our economic premise and … [Read more...] about Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association