The Deceived ‘god’
A poem dedicated to Dominion Resources By Michael M. Barrick Note: This poem is dedicated to Dominion Resources. Originally published in January 2015, I am re-publishing it today to commemorate […]
Category Archives: science & tech
Free to be Foolish
Opponents of Cooper’s pandemic restrictions are within their rights, but still wrong Note: This is the fifth installment in a series on the Coronavirus pandemic. Links to previous articles are […]
Rise of the Electric Car (BEV)
By L. David Roper, ROPERLD@VT.EDU, http://www.roperld.com/personal/roperldavid.htm Recently much has been written about the efforts of the oil industry and the legacy-auto industry (gasoline/diesel vehicles) to slow down the rise of […]
When America Moved with Purpose
Without a common purpose, we have no future Sixty years ago this week, on April 9, 1959, NASA introduced the first seven American astronauts to the world. Just ten years […]
The Earth Under Assault
Three years after Preserving Sacred Appalachia Conference, Appalachia and all of the planet is as vulnerable as ever to fossil fuel industry LENOIR, N.C. (April 22, 2018) – Three years […]
Privatization of the VA Would Make Mockery of its Mission
Party of Lincoln forgets that the VA was inspired by the 16th president By Art Sherwood Note: Art Sherwood is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 46, which includes Avery, […]
American Health Care is an Industry, Not a System
Recognizing the distinction is essential to ensure access as a basic human right By Dr. Arthur M. Sherwood and Michael M. Barrick The United States Congress has no hope of […]
A Poem on Change and the Solar Eclipse
Moving By Abigail Taylor My definition of home is not a building, but sacred space between people that love one another. Change is thrilling and frightening. Change ushered in a […]
Solar Electricity Growing Faster Than Gas and Coal
Significant growth seen in use of large scale photovoltaic electricity in the USA Editor’s note: Tom Bond is a farmer in Northcentral West Virginia. He is respected for his expertise, experience […]
A Haiku for Earth
Happy Earth Day! Do something good for our mother. – M.B. By Carol Starr Suspended in space this beautiful blue marble is our only toy. © Carol Starr, 2017. Carol Starr is […]
