Fear and Loathing in the Long Descent
How does fear and loathing of the Other distract us from identifying and mitigating the root cause of the problems ahead?
Dawn Allen
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
Bolivian Coup About Racism, Batteries
The Bolivian coup resulted in the exile of Evo Morales and widespread violence towards the Indigenous community. Why? Religion. Money. Racism. Lithium.
No Police, No Peace? Maybe Not
Some cash-strapped municipalities can’t afford law enforcement. But is having no police such a bad thing? Not when they’re corrupt “bad apples.”
Living In Your Car
Now there are more reasons than ever to consider living in your car, whether you want to travel the country, save money, or simply survive homelessness.
Ghost Acres
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Extraction Has Victims
Our insatiable appetite for energy and gadgets is destroying communities around the world. Extraction has victims, even if they’re out of sight and out of mind until those victims are us.
Other Fish in the Sea, but Not for Long
Grandma always used to say there’s other fish in the sea, but the way we’re abusing the oceans, it’s going to take years to recover.
How’s Trump Playing Out in Farm Country?
Trade wars, tariffs, regulations, and mandates: Is Trump keeping his campaign promises to farm country?
To Keep Students Safe, How Far Is Far Enough?
Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough to keep young people safe from dangers like school shooters or the climate crisis, but neither are some favorite ideologically-based solutions.
How Many Strikes Until We’re Out?
Last week’s global climate strikes exuded passion, but could other strikers show them how to claim their power more effectively?