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
On January 6th, hold Lesson 2 from On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder at the front of your mind. “2. Defend Institutions: It is institutions that help us preserve decency. They need our help as well. Do not speak of “our institutions” unless you make them yours by acting on their behalf. [In a democracy, that … More Defend Institutions: The Lesson of January 6th
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.
So I’ve been chairing an intergovernmental solar power purchase agreement working group. It’s a coalition of municipal and county governments, one school district, and a few authorities looking to buy some or all of our electricity from solar. All told, we purchase about 28,000,000 kilowatt hours of electricity. There is interest from a housing authority, … More It’s like taking 4,800 cars off the road
I’m supporting Prasenjit Mitra for Ferguson Township to fill the seat I previously held. He is a perfect candidate for these times of rapid change. Mitra is a thoughtful and active community member. Everyone is rightly concerned with regional growth. As just one example, consider how long we have been wrestling over the Whitehall Road … More Vote Prasenjit Mitra for Ferguson Township on Nov. 5th!
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