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“Climate change does not mean the end of winter—it means the end of stability. A warming planet disrupts the systems that once kept weather predictable, allowing extreme cold to spill into places unprepared for it. Bitter freezes are not evidence against climate change; they are increasingly evidence of it. When warming oceans and a rapidly... Continue Reading →
We hope you took the time to truly sit with the essence of the last blog post we just shared. Not just the data points or the individual stories, but the deeper pattern they reveal—the convergence of climate breakdown, concentrated power, silenced science, weakened institutions, and delayed action. That piece was written to clarify what... Continue Reading →
Earth Does Not Need Saving — We Do “Earth does not need saving, we do.”This sentence often lands with surprise, sometimes even discomfort. It runs counter to the way we’ve been taught to speak about the climate crisis—as if the planet were fragile glass and humanity its reckless caretaker. Yet when we pause and reflect,... Continue Reading →
In every age, societies rise or crumble by the integrity of their information. The strength of democracy, community, and even compassion itself depends on how truthfully we are informed and how actively we respond to that truth. Being well-informed is no longer a passive act — it is a form of citizen engagement. In the... Continue Reading →
In a world of rising fear and division, our collective humanity—and our adherence to peace—may be the strongest act of resistance we have left. A friend recently showed me a series of Instagram videos—real, unfiltered, and heartbreaking. They captured scenes of ICE officers attacking ordinary citizens: parents dropping their children off at school, people walking... Continue Reading →
In an age of division, true strength lies not in retaliation—but in compassion that preserves our humanity. There comes a moment in every life when your very human dignity is tested—when your beliefs, whether religious, political, or deeply personal, are mocked, misunderstood, or attacked. These moments sting because they strike at the core of who... Continue Reading →
We Are Not a Threat—We Are a Gift I didn’t attend Carleton College, but I lived next to it in the early ’90s while working and studying in Northfield, Minnesota. During the day, I would commute into Minneapolis—driving through snow, rain, and sun—to balance school and work. It was a defining time of my life,... Continue Reading →
YouTube In a recent and deeply troubling development, a prominent billionaire referred to working-class and low-income individuals as "parasites." This inflammatory remark not only insults the hardworking people who form the backbone of our economy but also distracts from the real issues plaguing our society. It's time we examine who the true "parasites" are and... Continue Reading →
...the learning series will include videos as well such as the very next post about how to learn correctly. Learning Basic Civics: A Path to Informed Citizenship Introduction: Why Understanding Civics Matters In an age where information moves at lightning speed and the decisions of a few can ripple across millions, understanding civics is not... Continue Reading →
“The Earth is not just our home; it's our responsibility.” — Maya Albright As we approach 2025, the Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency demands a new level of attention—one that unites us through cooperation based on both common solutions and innovative, out-of-the-box strategies. The time for half-measures has passed; we must act decisively to preserve... Continue Reading →
A short story based on the ugly duckling tale, but with an anxious Climate Justice Advocate finding his community: The Outcast Advocate Thomas had always felt like an outcast, ever since he was a young boy. While the other kids played outside without a care in the world, he stayed inside poring over books and... Continue Reading →
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