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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 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 →
“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 →
Exercising the right to vote has become an indispensable instrument for catalyzing tangible progress in combating the existential Climate Emergency. The impending 2024 elections have the potential to be a pivotal juncture in the ongoing battle against the Climate Emergency. As the world grapples with the escalating repercussions of global warming, such as intensifying natural... Continue Reading →
We live in oppressive times. We have, as a nation, become our own thought police; but instead of calling the process by which we limit our expression of dissent and wonder "censorship," we call it "concern for commercial viability." - David Mamet "We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 