SANDRA ERICSON – A national human ecology curriculum that begins with food education could help address our most pressing crises—from climate change to inequality—by teaching students how to live well and care for one another.
ICE, a Standing Army Inside America, Defies the Genius and History of America, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights
KARY LOVE – Patrick Henry warned, prophetically, that standing armies would be turned on the people. History is resonating. Are we not Americans? Are we not bound to resist, pledging our lives and our sacred honor to preserve the Republic won by generations refusing to acquiesce to such tyranny? Are we not duty bound to proclaim when asked “where is Spartacus” to say: “I am Spartacus!” I am Patrick Henry! You are an American, you are “we the people” of the Constitution, your country needs you, and you can stand with Patrick Henry and the Constitution.
A.I. and I-Thou
ANDREW MOSS – We are social beings, and by asking us to reexamine our humanity, A.I. is calling on us to reexamine our social relations in all aspects, from the personal to the political. There are ways, too, of curbing the most malign aspects of A.I. In considering the current state of our society, individuals must consider what’s most important to them in making better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Groups Announce Support of DNC Resolution for Israel Arms Embargo
NORMAN SOLOMON – Progressive Groups Announce Support for DNC Resolution Urging “Arms Embargo” and “Suspension of Military Aid to Israel”
What Keeps Nonviolence Guru George Lakey Motivated?
JORDAN TEICHER – Grid interviews legendary activist George Lakey on his inspirations, the current political moment and what keeps him motivated.
People often miscalculate the impact of climate choices — like owning a dog — study says
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS – Many people aren’t great at identifying which personal decisions contribute most to climate change — and some of the ones that do may come as a surprise.