The On-Going Call for Justice in Vieques
March 4, 2010Following CNN’s evocative 2-part primetime series on the health crisis in Vieques last month, there has been an on-going buzz in the media and blog community about the issue. Over 60 participants recently joined a press call with scientists and the mayor of Vieques providing updates on research into heavy metal poisoning on the island and outcome [...]
Playing Games with the Climate Crisis
February 22, 2010John Gehring over at Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good has a great piece in the On Faith section of the Washington Post that is worth a read. Some leaders, preferring to view the current crises we face as opportunities for political stunts rather than challenges we must meet, have claimed that the recent barrage of record snow storms across the country are proof that climate change does not exist.
A DC Christmas Poem
December 18, 2009Twas a week before Christmas, and all through my city
Politicians were scrambl’n, it wasn’t very pretty.
Health care and climate were up in the air,
But try as Reid might, the votes just weren’t there.
Remembering the Reason for the Season
December 10, 2009At AVN, our hope is that believers will shine their own light this Christmas season and reclaim Christmas from the commercialism and stress that so often accompanies it. Please consider forgoing the malls and giving the important witness of gifts that will help others…and which leave you more time and energy for your loved ones.
Thank You!!
December 10, 2009Thank you for making this year, OUR FIRST, so amazing! None of our work would have been possible without your support.
