Today is the launch of “Race and America’s Future Virtual Book Club” – a six-week, online book club exploring the challenges and opportunities facing our nation. The first week asks the question, “Are We Post Racial Yet?” You can probably guess the answer to that, but it’s in addressing that still all-to-common myth that the [...]
Archive for September, 2010
27 Sep
Non-violent Direct Actions Against Mountaintop Removal in D.C., 100+ Arrested
W.V. Resident and Coordinator of Appalachia Rising Katie Rooth Arrested at Today’s Day of Action in D.C. “Hey hey, ho ho! MTR has got to go!” So chants the people gathered in D.C. today to demand an end to mountaintop removal mining. Today’s Day of Action is the culminating event of Appalachia Rising’s 3-day mobilization. [...]
25 Sep
5 Reasons Why Californians Must Crush Prop 23
The showdown for a clean energy and clean air future is here and we should be jolted. In November we all have to come out in force and vote no on the Dirty Energy Proposition 23. And we must not just beat Prop 23, we must pulverize it like the dust beneath our feet. Here [...]
24 Sep
Appalachia Rises This Weekend!
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Appalachia Rising, a national response against mountaintop removal coal mining. Thousands of Appalachians from impacted communities along with allies and supporters of clean energy across the nation will gather together in D.C. for a movement summit demanding the abolition of the practice and promoting a diverse and sustainable Appalachian economy. [...]
24 Sep
Quote of the Week for Social Changemakers
“[How do I do it?] Well, it’s always a mystery, because you don’t know why you get depleted or recharged. But this much I know. I do not allow myself to be overcome by hopelessness, no matter how tough the situation. I believe that if you just do your little bit without thinking of the [...]
21 Sep
Climate Ride Kicks-off, Promoting Climate and Energy Solutions
Bicycle tune-up: Check. Registration materials: Check. Hybrid support vehicles ready: check. Variety of Clif bars: Check. Plan for morning coffee: check! Today over 100 riders are launching the 320-mile, 5 day Brita California Climate Ride to promote meaningful political action on climate and energy and to inspire citizens to envision a renewable energy-based economy. The [...]
