Today, the U.S. Senate caved. They passed the One Big Bullshit Bill, carrying out one of the most destructive attacks on the American people in history. It will send us deeper into a debt spiral, make us a global pariah where energy is concerned, throw millions of people into poverty, medical debt, and despair, and … More An all-out assault on America’s future
Over my ten years in municipal and school government, higher education, and non-profit leadership, I have witnessed children and families advocate for each other and our community. As I share in an op-ed piece today at StateCollege.com, they are “wise and trustworthy. We should listen. They have urged the municipal board in Ferguson township that … More Our families are wise and caring. Trump is attacking them.
School boards are among the most important elected bodies in the United States. They oversee the superintendents, set budgets, and develop and revise policy. The 10,000 democracies we’ve set up around the county create a diverse ecosystem for the care of children. In Pennsylvania, we have 500 (picture at right), In 2021, I was elected … More School board service and new candidates for the State College Area School District’s board
This entry continues my journey back through what’s motivated me to explore “The Mindful Ecological Citizen.” Most recently, I’ve been focused on learning from the Centre County solar power purchase agreement and “a prescient note on climate change to Jimmy Carter.” But I want to return to where I left off in a recent entry exploring … More Kitzmiller v. Dover: When a school board invites a fight
This entry begins my journey back through what’s motivated me to explore “The Mindful Ecological Citizen.” In 2004, Tammy Kitzmiller and 10 other parents filed a lawsuit against the Dover School District for passing an “intelligent design” policy that called the Theory of Evolution into question. Covering the story for a small paper, I came … More Kitzmiller v. Dover: A Trial Reveals a Plan to Transform American Life
This year, I am voting for Paul Takac for the 82nd House District in Pennsylvania. Paul is a kind and thoughtful man who wades kindly through our polarized environment. He has a history of taking initiative and showing up for people. He deserves your vote no matter what party you are in. In his first … More Vote for Paul Takac on November 5th!
On Thursday, my first intern, Rick, called me. It was wonderful. I was in my second semester back at Penn State, co-teaching Foundations of Leadership in Sustainability. Rick was an Engineering student who was eager to be more than engineer by challenging himself with ethics and education. We did this by diving into the ethics … More A call from an intern reminds me that I’ve been teaching for more than 20 years.
Tuesday was a big day for the Local Climate Action Program in Harrisburg! In addition to partnering with municipalities this year, Omar Padilla, Kathy Cappelli Breier, and Vijay Bhaskar Chiluveru worked with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to develop the Department’s first operational emissions greenhouse gas inventory. We owe a huge debt … More The Local Climate Action Program goes to Harrisburg
Last week, WPSU kicked off Earth Month with a day for high school students on climate change & environmental education. They brought a myriad of organizations together, showing how we are capable of living, learning, & playing in better harmony with the creation. … More Learn about climate change. Talk about climate change. Do something together about climate change.
Delta, founded as the Alternative Program in 1974, has been a community focused on democracy, imagination, and inclusivity for 50 years. Last year, the idea of turning Delta into a school sparked controversy. As the decision looms, questions about the program’s unique identity have emerged. The community’s deep ties to Delta and concerns about potential changes have led to robust discussions. Despite this, Delta’s future remains uncertain, with the possibility of becoming a school being carefully considered. The community’s commitment to maintaining Delta’s essence remains strong. … More Delta will survive. Delta will thrive.
Peter Walks for Democracy 