Category Archives: 2012

Geneva Boyer: I do social justice. I do art.

Wednesday, 13 June 2012 19:43

Written by Betsy Rosenberg

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Climate activist and college student, Geneva Boyer, joins us to grace us with her poignant (and political!) poetry and share her view of what's needed next– from her generation and elsewhere– to address the climate crisis.

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E.J. Dionne Jr : Our Divided Political Heart

Thursday, 07 June 2012 19:43

Written by Betsy Rosenberg

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How can America hope to reach consensus on pressing issues of the day – like climate change – if political polarization and legislative logjams rule the day, and are getting worse? We'll tap into the wisdom of author and columnist for The Washington Post, E.J. Dionne Jr. His new book, Our Divided Political Heart: The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent, contends that consensus will be impossible if a single national trait or idea dominates the unfolding American story. Dionne reminds us that the strong role of community and greater good are fundamental to our identity and history and offers solutions.

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Drew Grande: The Killer Summer Heat Report

Wednesday, 30 May 2012 20:04

Written by Betsy Rosenberg

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Once again climate change is our focus but with new and compelling angles (never a shortage!).First up, Drew Grande returns to The Green Front to discuss a recent report from the NRDC about predicted U.S. deaths from climate-related heat waves. The Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign organizer offered some encouraging news; America is now getting about 38% of its energy from coal compared to around 50% only a few years ago.