One Shot by John Leary takes on all the major issues of the day--climate change, poverty, hunger, emigration, and more-- and puts forth mankind's "one shot" at saving the world--forest gardens. Leary is director of Trees for the Future which has planted millions of trees around the world and has innovated an approach to devastating … [Read more...] about ONE SHOT A book review
TV greatly exaggerates abortion risks
Television plot lines greatly exaggerate the medical and psychological risks associated with having an abortion Risk of complications and mortality is much greater on television than in real life San Francisco – A new study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) that examines television portrayals of the health consequences of … [Read more...] about TV greatly exaggerates abortion risks
Call for Entries: Environmental Photo
Call for Entries: Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Competition Deadline: May 26th The Broome County Environmental Management Council (EMC) invites amateur photographers to submit photographs for the 2017 Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Competition, By Friday May 26th. Rules and entry forms can be found at … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Environmental Photo
Two Local Republican Politicians Charged
4/17/17 Today another Broome County Republican official has been arrested for misconduct while in office. This comes on the heels of the following events. The Town of Union Supervisor Rose Sotak was just indicted by a grand jury on a felony charge of abusing her authority and the Town of Union Board is currently looking into removing her … [Read more...] about Two Local Republican Politicians Charged
Tax Day Rally
About 200 people attended the Tax Day Rally. It was one of hundreds across the country and in Washington DC, protesting the Republican/Trump plans for a budget and tax policy. Protesters also demanded that President Trump reveal his taxes, especially because of his foreign investments and entanglements. Citizen Action schedule of events in next story below. … [Read more...] about Tax Day Rally
Another Resistance Resource: Stay Woke!
https://www.ourstates.org/#pressure The Resistance is everywhere! and there are more and more digital tools to help! The latest is an interactive map that highlights actions in the states on six different issue areas from voting rights to reproductive rights. Other tools include text to fax and 5calls.org which nudges your friends to call their … [Read more...] about Another Resistance Resource: Stay Woke!
Vote Smart Opens National “Facts Matter” Research Center
Des Moines, April 6, 2017 -- Seventeen universities competed and Drake University, located in the center of the nation and in a state that is ground zero every Presidential Election, was selected by Vote Smart for its new Facts Matter Research Center. The center is being designed to grow an unparalleled database of public records on over 100,000 … [Read more...] about Vote Smart Opens National “Facts Matter” Research Center
Indivisible Binghamton
The second meeting of Binghamton's Indivisible chapter drew 60-70 people. One of 7000 chapters of Indivisible, founded by former Congressional staffers who have charted a political change strategy, the group focuses on opposing the Trump agenda and retrogressive policies at the national, state and local levels. In Binghamton Tim Mollen moderates the … [Read more...] about Indivisible Binghamton
Facetime with Fred:
If you go to meetings with NY State Senator Fred Akshar you will be able to answer a short questionnaire. If you don't go to those meetings, you won't. But now you can answer the same questions and affect this sampling bias. Here are the questions: 1. Do you support a NYS constitutional amendment to codify abortion rights? 2.Should health … [Read more...] about Facetime with Fred:
Green Thumb Workshops
Introducing VINES' Green Thumb Workshop Series 2017 Are you interested in gardening, have a plot at a VINES community garden, or just want to learn about growing food in a small space? Come to one of our workshops and learn the basics for planning your garden, seed starting, how to begin composting, or learn about our Farm Share program. All … [Read more...] about Green Thumb Workshops
