Welcome to Appalachia Rising
The Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia by Kat Wallace (ToplessAmerica.org) By Kevin Gosztola | Cross-posted at OpEdNews.com What organizers are … Continue reading Welcome to Appalachia Rising
Tag: grassroots activism
Cynthia McKinney Unsaddles in D.C. After Cross-Country Bike for Peace
Photo by Patricia Lake By Kevin Gosztola This week, Polidoc continues its production of Seriously Green. Yesterday, Cynthia McKinney was … Continue reading Cynthia McKinney Unsaddles in D.C. After Cross-Country Bike for Peace
Small Town Mayor Boosts Plastic Bag Ban
Fairfax just enacted its ban or plastic bags in retail locations on May 4, 2009. Larry Bragman, Mayor of the … Continue reading Small Town Mayor Boosts Plastic Bag Ban
Dozens Arrested at Protest Against Duke Energy’s Coal Policies.
With the crowd chanting “Arrest Jim Rogers,” referring to Duke’s CEO, several dozen protesters lined up to cross a pink … Continue reading Dozens Arrested at Protest Against Duke Energy’s Coal Policies.
Michael Krasny, Host of KQED’s Forum, Talks with Winners of the Goldman Environmentalist Prize
In the second half hour of this radio show, host Michael Krasny opens the Forum to two grassroots activists who … Continue reading Michael Krasny, Host of KQED’s Forum, Talks with Winners of the Goldman Environmentalist Prize
Largest Protest Against Coal in Front of D.C.’s Power Plant
“I think any time you have 2,500 people willing to take action and risk going to jail to stop a … Continue reading Largest Protest Against Coal in Front of D.C.’s Power Plant
Cabot Says No More Growth Hormones in its Milk
Cheese sales on the line, makers of Cabot brand of cheeses, cooperative owner Agri-Mark has informed its member farmers that … Continue reading Cabot Says No More Growth Hormones in its Milk
