“If we can pause, we can see that our anger or fear have been born of a wrong perception or may have its roots in the large seeds of anger or fear within us.” Thich Nhat Hahn, How We Fight In The New York Times, David Brooks recently wrote, “Everywhere I go, people are coping … More Coping with anger & resentment in a frayed democracy
I’ve been looking at how ailing democracy intersects with other risks. The practice and project of democracy in our republic is essential to the function of a free people. The free and fair election is the core institution on which all others rest. Attacks on elections attack the Constitution and all the rights it upholds. … More In the U.S. vs. Itself, we have to defend elections to defend freedom.
My colleague Shirley started a post on LinkedIn with these words: “As we start a new semester, it is important to understand the difference between encouraging a student to challenge what they thought they could do and bullying.” I appreciated being called in to support our students. We know anxiety & depression run rampant in … More Openness, honesty, willingness, & kindness for students
Local high school students are hosting a social justice discussion about the film, Selma. They are inspired by Dr. King’s example & hoping to build community at a time when racial division & discord are high across the country and in our area. By discussing Dr. King’s life, we can better realize his vision for … More Discussing Selma to talk about Dr. King & the soul of America
In the closing of The Climate Book, youth climate leader Greta Thunberg writes, “Everyone is needed … no matter where you live” to respond to the climate challenge. She finishes by saying, “Simply: tell it like it is.” Here it is. Twelve local governments in central Pennsylvania are nearing an exciting decision on solar energy. … More The power of cooperation for solar power
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From Timothy Snyder’s Substack page: These are twenty lessons from the twentieth century I published seven years ago, first as a kind of online declaration, and then, with historical examples, in a pamphlet called On Tyranny. They were written in advance of the first Trump presidency, and have been used since in the U.S. and around … More On Tyranny: The Digest Edition
From the Centre Daily Times, Nov. 22, 2019 On Wednesday, the Centre Daily Times featured a story on Ferguson Township’s Public Works Facility. Ferguson’s Board approved a bond ordinance and awarded contracts for an exciting and necessary project. The CDT rightly noted the fact that the township recognized demand for the project 20 years ago, … More FERGUSON PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IS A SOUND INVESTMENT
UPDATE: After a very thoughtful, detailed, and careful discussion, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to proceed with the project, pass a bond ordinance, and award bids. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Board, staff, and citizens! Tonight, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors is voting on a major investment, a $6+ million investment in … More Ferguson Township’s Public Works Facility: A Step Toward the Future?
Thank you council members and members of the public. My name is Peter Buckland. I live in College Township. In the interest of full disclosure regarding my remarks, I work at Penn State University and have served in local government in elected and appointed positions. I speak to you during this special session as an … More Is the State College Borough Council trying to undermine democracy? Some of them are.
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