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 →
A Cultural Tapestry: Honoring the People of Latin America (and Spain)
“Freedom is the right of every man to be honest, to think and to speak without hypocrisy.” - José Martí (Cuba) A Cultural Tapestry: Honoring the People of Latin America (and Spain) When I was in college, I took a cultural appreciation course that asked us to look beyond borders and headlines—to study people, their... Continue Reading →
🎃 Climate Halloween Day: The Year the Earth Screamed Back!
By Mr. Alvarez & Eva Garcia (AI) Introduction – The Haunting Beneath Our Feet It was the 31st of October, and somewhere beneath the smog-choked moonlight, the Earth groaned. Not from ghosts or ghouls, but from pipelines, smokestacks, and decades of unchecked arrogance. “Welcome to Climate Halloween Day!” croaked the wind through a rusted refinery... Continue Reading →
When Kindness Becomes Courage: Defending Dignity Without Becoming the Enemy
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 →
On Immigration from a Retired “Mexican Bean-Picker”
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 →
Rescuing Our Planet: The Urgency of Our Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency
“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 →
The Transformative Power of Community
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 →