Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 21: Fallen Firefighters + A Surprise Dinner Guest + the Woman I Bike By + Marathon Pacers = Transformation
MN Boychoir singing the National Anthem for the Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Service at the Minnesota State Capitol Mall September 27. Credit: Terry Gips By Alliance President Terry Gips I’m often …
Creating a Non-Partisan Prairie Fire and Populist Uprising Against Abuse and Unacceptable Power, Privilege and Greed — It’s Time for Artists & Athletes and All of Us
By Alliance President Terry Gips I had a dream this morning. I was drowning in the global events I watched unfold yesterday and all I could do was join Network’s …
Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 20: Starhawk’s Wisdom from Fifty Years of Organizing: Empathy, Imagination and Throwing a Party
Starhawk is the author of thirteen books including The Spiral Dance, The Empowerment Manual, and her novels, The Fifth Sacred Thing and City of Refuge. She directs Earth Activist Training, …
Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 19: Can We Turn Violent Political Rhetoric and Assassination Into Respectful Dialogue and Relationships?
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s desk sits empty in memoriam except for flowers, her portrait and a gavel in the Minnesota House chamber. Credit: Steve Karnowski By Alliance President …
Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 18: US Rep Barney Frank — Iconic Gay Progressive Lion’s Humor, Legacy and Surprising Wisdom
US Rep. Barney Frank on Capitol Hill in 2010. “He’s solution-oriented, respectful of different perspectives, and brilliant,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “And it’s brilliance that saves time, because he …