Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and founder of Ocean Collectiv, a consulting firm for conservation solutions. I love her point here: we don’t have the right to give up.
Category: Sustainability
Understanding Trump’s Deceitful Approach to COVID-19
As you read the meme here, realize that the truth is far worse. Trump didn’t lie because he didn’t want you to panic, but because he wanted you to think that COVID-19 wasn’t a serious threat, that “Trump’s America” is …
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Ridding the United States of “Liberal Breeding Grounds”
Let’s be frank; this guy does have a point: educated people, those who read, write, think, and discuss–in particular, people who learn by questioning what they’re being told, do tend to be liberals. The causation, however, is unclear: does educating …
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2020’s Silver Lining
The year 2020 has been defined by wildfires, the incitement of racial violence, and of course the pandemic, fueled as it is by America’s unique combination of lies and incompetence. Even if COVID-19 were to be brought under control tomorrow, …
Someone Asks: “Roger Stone–Winner or Loser?”
Person A: Winner Me: I suppose it depends on how one feels about felons. I raised my kids to believe that criminals were losers regardless of how much money and power they had. I think I made the right call …
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Ignorance Is An Enemy of Sustainability
Of all the “word of the day” apps available, my favorite is Wordsmith.org, edited by the brilliant Anu Garg. One of my favorite features is the “thought for the day,” and here’s today’s: I am patient with stupidity, but not …
Isn’t Rand Paul Smarter than This?
I’m surprised to see this; I thought Rand Paul was smarter than that. No one, literally no one, wants “equality” in the sense of equal ownership of all wealth. What decent people want is equal opportunity, fairness, and equal justice …
We Ask So Little
It wasn’t too long ago that we frequently came across the bumper sticker that read “Visualize World Peace.” Shown on the left is the sad reminder that our goals today are far less lofty. All most of us want is …
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Heartwarming Look at a Sustainable Future
Here’s a video that got me a bit choked up; I’m sure it will have an effect on you too. I would have shed tears of joy had I been in that crowd. If we could have a bit more …
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Police Assault Should Result in His Removal, Criminal Charges
Here we have a police officer kicking a handcuffed girl in her face. On a good day, that’s some sort of assault and/or battery; the terms vary according to jurisdiction; both can mean the intentional and offensive or harmful contact …
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