Last week, WPSU kicked off Earth Month with a day for high school students on climate change & environmental education. They brought a myriad of organizations together, showing how we are capable of living, learning, & playing in better harmony with the creation. … More Learn about climate change. Talk about climate change. Do something together about climate change.
Delta, founded as the Alternative Program in 1974, has been a community focused on democracy, imagination, and inclusivity for 50 years. Last year, the idea of turning Delta into a school sparked controversy. As the decision looms, questions about the program’s unique identity have emerged. The community’s deep ties to Delta and concerns about potential changes have led to robust discussions. Despite this, Delta’s future remains uncertain, with the possibility of becoming a school being carefully considered. The community’s commitment to maintaining Delta’s essence remains strong. … More Delta will survive. Delta will thrive.
In living rooms and at professional development workshops, on opinion pages and the halls of Congress, the people of the world’s only superpower are attacking one another. Fueled by disinformation, our representatives, party leaders, pundits, clergy, and other hyper-partisans have driven division so deeply into our collective psyche that many people — maybe most people … More The real and present danger of The United States vs. Itself
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or … More With climate change, what happens on campus doesn’t stay on campus
“If we can pause, we can see that our anger or fear have been born of a wrong perception or may have its roots in the large seeds of anger or fear within us.” Thich Nhat Hahn, How We Fight In The New York Times, David Brooks recently wrote, “Everywhere I go, people are coping … More Coping with anger & resentment in a frayed democracy
I’ve been looking at how ailing democracy intersects with other risks. The practice and project of democracy in our republic is essential to the function of a free people. The free and fair election is the core institution on which all others rest. Attacks on elections attack the Constitution and all the rights it upholds. … More In the U.S. vs. Itself, we have to defend elections to defend freedom.
As I just shared, 12 of our local governments have come together to explore a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a solar developer in response to public demand for climate action. The PPA aims to generate 29,000,000 kilowatt hours of carbon-free electricity annually, providing financial stability through long-term low electricity rates and creating Pennsylvania jobs. … More Taking to the airwaves for democracy & a brighter climate future
In Centre County, Pennsylvania, 12 local governments have come together to explore a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a solar developer in response to public demand for climate action. The PPA aims to generate 29,000,000 kilowatt hours of carbon-free electricity annually, providing financial stability through long-term low electricity rates and creating Pennsylvania jobs. The project is now in its final stages, with local boards and solicitors set to review and vote on it. This initiative signifies democracy in action and a commitment to a more just and sustainable future. … More Solar aggregation, cooperation, democracy, & action on climate change
My colleague Shirley started a post on LinkedIn with these words: “As we start a new semester, it is important to understand the difference between encouraging a student to challenge what they thought they could do and bullying.” I appreciated being called in to support our students. We know anxiety & depression run rampant in … More Openness, honesty, willingness, & kindness for students
Local high school students are hosting a social justice discussion about the film, Selma. They are inspired by Dr. King’s example & hoping to build community at a time when racial division & discord are high across the country and in our area. By discussing Dr. King’s life, we can better realize his vision for … More Discussing Selma to talk about Dr. King & the soul of America
Peter Walks for Democracy 