Nick Coles: Divestment Days and the “War on Coal”
Originally posted on Working-Class Perspectives:
Next weekend, February 13 and 14, hundreds of cities around the world will witness actions as part of Global Divestment Days, calling for an end…
Doug Anderson: Sanity
Hands deep in loam. Leaning my face against a draft horse to hear his heart. The molasses smell of dark grain. The smell of a woman’s hair. The meadow quiet … Continue reading
Doug Anderson: The Conservative Mind
1. Believes that it is preserving the old ways, the ways of God and the “Founding Fathers” against encroaching evil. 2. Believes it is entitled to more wealth than others … Continue reading
Video: Preventing Crohn’s Disease with Diet
Crohn’s disease is a common autoimmune disorder in which the body’s own defenses attack the intestinal walls, creating painful ulcers. Crohn’s is also closely associated with colon cancer. Although no … Continue reading
Six Years in an African Village: An Interview with Jill Kandel
Originally posted on The Brevity Blog:
A guest post from Lisa Ohlen Harris: I “met” Jill Kandel in 2006 when she submitted a wonderful essay to Relief Journal, where I…
Video: Greenpeace Director Kumi Naidoo Puts his Life on the Line
Kumi Naidoo, Director of Greenpeace International, has put himself in harm’s way to fight for what he believes. “On a daily basis Greenpeace activists and other environmental and social activists … Continue reading
Video: Combating Disabling Diseases with Food
Dr. Greger has scoured the world’s scholarly literature on clinical nutrition and developed this new presentation based on the latest in cutting-edge research exploring the role diet may play in … Continue reading
Robyn O’Brien: Patriotism on a Plate
A former financial and food industry analyst, Robyn O’Brien triggered an allergic reaction in the food industry when she asked: “Are we allergic to food or what’s been done to it?” … Continue reading
Dr. Michael Greger: Estrogen in Meat, Dairy, and Eggs
According to new research, sex steroids found naturally in animal products far exceed the hormonal impacts of endocrine-disrupting chemical pollutants, making the consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy one of … Continue reading
Neal D. Barnard and Jennifer Reilly: Portuguese Kale and Potato Soup
Makes about 8 cups (8 servings) This recipe calls for substantially fewer hot chiles than would be used by a traditional Portuguese cook. If you want to make a spicier … Continue reading
Rituals that Reconnect: Why We Must Make Sacred Space Everywhere
Originally posted on gerri ravyn stanfield:
For a week or more in the summer of 2001, fires burn through northern New Mexico, decimating forests in the Pecos Wilderness and Los…
Are Tea and Coffee Actually Good for You?
From Nutrition Facts by Dr. Michael Greger.
Only One Resolution
Originally posted on Great Middle Way:
We make several New Year’s resolutions, only to abandon them before the end of February. Perhaps this is so because our resolutions do not…
Andrea Germanos: Paving Path Towards Climate Goal, Denmark Sets World Record for Wind Power
‘It shows that we can reach our ultimate goal, namely to stop global warming,’ said climate minister. Marking what the country said was a global record, in 2014, nearly 40 … Continue reading →