Tag: Environment
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Synchronicity, Part I
Synchronicity: “the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection” (Oxford Languages) Twenty-seven years ago, in a narrow column of The Chicago Tribune, I read that the Virgin Mary had stopped visiting a farm at Conyers, Georgia. (Really.) Until then, as many as 80,000 pilgrims would gather to hear Mary’s messages. The…
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When commitment becomes extreme
Mary Surratt and John Wilkes Booth believed they had a moral obligation to kill the president. Today 39% of Republicans believe violent action is sometimes called for.
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Travel: an environmental dilemma
For the first time I’m considering how my love of travel impacts the environment.
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What is Congress doing to our wilderness areas?
Our wilderness areas are priceless. Yet on Congress’ first day in session, the House approved rules setting a zero-dollar value on federally protected lands that are transferred to states. We must tell them they’ve made a gigantic mistake.
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If you don’t have time to…
Even if you haven’t had time to listen to candidates’ positions, here is an easy way to choose ones who share your values.
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If political advertising can’t be trusted—what to do
Most of us don’t have time to research each candidate’s positions in the 2014 election. I suggest two ways to keep voting from being overwhelming.
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2014 voting made easy (well, at least easier)
Casting an informed ballot in the 2014 election can seem daunting. Here are suggestions for making it easier. Your vote does matter.
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For those thinking it’s better not to vote at all than to cast an ignorant ballot
Instead of choosing between not voting or casting an ignorant ballot, consider a third possibility: Take some shortcuts to getting the information you need for making an informed vote.
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Why the November election is important for young women, part 2
Women, don’t let a few others decide our country’s future. Here are suggestions on how you can quickly find out which 2014 candidates best represent you.
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Politics—who cares?
I tried to quit caring what happens in government. So what if my neighbors suffer under state and federal budget cuts? So what if long after I’m gone the earth becomes unsuitable for human life? I’m past my child-bearing years. So what if women are denied contraception and abortion?
Nancy Werking Poling 