After testifying at a state house committee this week, one of the representatives told me that "90% of legislators don’t read the bills and just vote on how the testimony makes them feel." While frustrating, this should encourage us make our voices heard!

A golden calf has appeared at CPAC as a golden Trump statue. Both are idols & their worship a “great sin” as Moses called the idolatrous calf at Mt. Sinai & destroyed it. Republicans have clearly lost their way but who will call many white Christians out of their Trump idolatry?

Should "biblicals" be the new "evangelicals?" Will it help? Does it matter?

This article brings up some good points about cryptocurrency energy consumption, but it is too balanced. The fact is that, despite all the innovation of blockchain, Bitcoin is unethically inefficient and that is unlikely to change any time soon. techcrunch.com/2021/03/21/the…

Happy Earth Day! 🌏

Don't "wishcycle!" Listen to: Goodwill Doesn't Want Your Broken Toaster - one.npr.org/i/993821945:99…

I just opened Twitter for the first time in over a month with the specific desire to read some humerus takes on life, puns, and general wit from justin hook. But alas, there is nothing new here! Where do I have to look for it? Are you too busy writing a show or movie?

“#ClimateChange is already affecting every region on Earth, in multiple ways. The changes we experience will increase with additional warming.” #IPCC Working Group I Co-Chair Panmao Zhai on findings from the #IPCC’s #ClimateReport, released today. ➡️ bit.ly/WGICC2021

This is a helpful table. (albeit simplistic and pre-Omicron)

Neat visual. Also terrifying. youtu.be/jWoCXLuTIkI

“Be a nuisance when it counts. Do your part to inform and stimulate the public to join your action. Be depressed, discouraged, & disappointed at failure & the disheartening effects of ignorance, greed, corruption & bad politics — but never give up.” - Marjory Stoneman Douglas

My enthusiasm for this is even greater after reading The Overstory by Richard Powers. 🌲🌳🌴 abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden…

I just moved into a nearly new house that had some incandescent lights. I agree "This is a victory for consumers and for the climate, one that’s been a long time coming.” Educating consumers is not enough. Regulating manufacturing is necessary. thehill.com/policy/energy-…

Help make it happen for Climate Vigil Songs igg.me/p/climate-vigi… #indiegogo via Indiegogo💡

I've been listening to this great new album a lot. Check it out! 🎵✝️🌎

Out of the 34 restaurants that hold the GRA’s highest 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant® status, four can be found in national parks at Xanterra Travel Collection restaurants. Each of the 4 Star locations has taken over 30 steps to improve its environmental impact. dinegreen.com/xanterra

Boo! Only One Signature Will Be Allowed On America The Beautiful National Parks Passes nationalparkstraveler.org/2023/12/only-o…

Happy Earth Day, from Au Sable! How are you caring for creation today?

It is always good to learn from history at pivotal moments like this. I suggest studying the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer as we prepare for the next four years. Also, if you are looking for a third option next time, check out American Solidarity Party 🧡.

January 2025 - 1.75C above pre-industrial temp! We’re on track to lose everything, & our ‘leaders’ - be they willfully ignorant cowards or outright fascist psychopaths - are owned by billionaires intent on keeping us distracted & divided when we should be fighting for our lives.