American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, and cultural critic Wendell Berry is often quoted nowadays for his unflagging optimism and his fierce confidence in the true goodness of humankind. IMO, we can’t get enough of this.
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The Future Will Bring Suffering, But …..
It’s unclear precisely what academic, science broadcaster, and environmental activist Dr. David Suzuki is referring to here. Perhaps the collapse of the natural environment. Perhaps world fascism or the disappearance of the middle class. Whatever the case, and with all …
Incrementalism Not Getting the Job Done
This comes from Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer Tzeporah Berman. It’s illustrative of the anger that many of us feel towards the forces on this planet that are knowingly causing it to degrade, simply for profit.
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What’s With All This Good News?
Lots of good news today. The U.S. Supreme Court said no to gerrymandering in Virginia that favors Republicans by minimizing the importance of votes from communities of color.
Saluting Two of the World’s Great Movements
On this date in 1920, American women won the right to vote, as the congress ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This is a wonderful example of our civilization’s progress driven by scores of dedicated people, working in …
Note on “True Affluence” and Consumerism
It’s the birthday of the American poet, practicing Buddhist and an environmental activist Gary Snyder (pictured), whom Lawrence Ferlinghetti once called “The Thoreau of the Beat Generation.”
