It is a defining moment in America. Join us February 5th, 2009 and make the National Teach-In a day that can transform America, and place clean energy solutions to global warming at the top of the nation's agenda. We will engage Americans in solutions-driven dialogue. Now, together, we must decide if our children will inherit from us a prosperous or an impoverished planet.
President Elect Obama will face a critical window for action in the first 100 days when a new path to a stable climate can be set. But to overcome gridlock in Washington there must be overwhelming grassroots support. Check out our Campus Voice SolMates and listen in on the weekly Organizing Call-Ins.
Despite enduring extreme hardships, Alex White Plume, former tribal president of Oglala Siouxnand head of his tiyospaye (extended family) on the South Dakota Pine Ridge Reservation, hemp activist opens his home, heart and blessings to many of us. He willingly shares their traditions, respect for Mother Earth and reflections of the sacredness of our life on this earth. Buffalo, paint horses, sage and native grasses cover their land. Watch STANDING SILENT NATION trailer, a Prairie Dust Films production.
In their effort to be economically self sufficient they plant, cultivate, produce, sell and deliver a hemp crop within the borders of the USA.The US is the only industrialized nation that forbids its farmers to plan this versatile crop. Please take your time to urge your reps to Support the Industrial Hemp Farming Act 2007.
Though two crops have been lost to the DEA’s forces, they are determined to continue to stand up for their rights as a sovereign nation. In December 2007 their home was destroyed by a devastating fire. They are rebuilding with the help of community. Donations to the hemp farmer fund VoteHemp.
Climate Ride 2008 – It was wonderful to see 120 intrepid peddlars take off for their 320 miles trek from NYC to DC. Congratulations to all. The September 20th to September 24th journey rasied more than money and spirits. Awareness was raised about solutions to the climate crisis. See the video, enjoy road report from John Rooks ON THE ROAD WITH CLIMATE RIDE. Read personal blogs Climate Ride Blogs.
You may not be able to join a rally or march to protest or support a cause but your voice can be heard in a most fundamental way. This advocacy tool is a formidable force for people powered politics.Take advantage of its capabilities to influence the decision makers.
We get your message through to your representatives on Capitol Hill as well as media outlets and special interest groups. It is critical you let us know about issues you would like us to get behind. Contact politics@voiceyourself.com
"We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do."
~Barbara Ward, ( 1914-1981) British economist, writer, pioneer of sustainable development
Our daily actions can increase or decrease the impact on our earth - we have personal meters running at all times. What we use, what we leave behind can be calculated as our cost to the earth. The good news is, it's never too late to make a difference. For instance, we can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 4,800 pounds per year just by recycling the aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic, cardboard and newspaper we use.
We hope as we travel this path together, you will share your ideas about how we can help one another step a little lighter.
Steps to Leaving a Lighter Footprint
1) Go vegan
3) Reuse, recycle, reduce paper consumption!
6) Switch to flourescent light bulbs
Please e-mail any and all suggestions to offthegrid@voiceyourself.com.
