.I write about nationalism, sustainable economies, public history, social movements, immigration, MeToo issues and non-car travel.  Since November. 2023, I have been living on the road, staying in a different country every month. I write about that experience in my Aging on the Run series.

For a Just Immigration Policy in 2022

For a Just Immigration Policy in 2022

It is May 2019. I’m on the #5 bus in Minneapolis, headed north on Chicago Ave toward downtown. This bus is the primary means to Hennepin County Medical Center, and the issue of space is premium. Like all city buses there are sections reserved for those traveling in wheelchairs and those who must have a seat in front for some reason. If no one needs them, those spaces are open to anyone.

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The Urban Rural Divide and Just Sustainability for the 99%

The Urban Rural Divide and Just Sustainability for the 99%

Every election cycle we hear about the urban/rural divide, pitting blue against red. There are a hundred theories about how one side or the other can emerge the winner. Rarely do any of these theories address the concerns of working and poor people.

For those committed to radical transformation, our job is to tear down the artificial barriers the billionaires create. Here are some thoughts for urban folk who would like to forge alliances in rural areas.  

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Sustainable Economies Resources

Julian Agyeman and Duncan McLaren Sharing Cities: A Case for Truly Smart and Sustainable Cities, MIT Press, 2015
A definition of Just Sustainabilities (from JulianAgyeman.com)
Institute for Sustainable Communities (from us.sustain.org)
University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy and Management (from Louisville.edu)

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For a Just Immigration Policy in 2022

For a Just Immigration Policy in 2022

It is May 2019. I’m on the #5 bus in Minneapolis, headed north on Chicago Ave toward downtown. This bus is the primary means to Hennepin County Medical Center, and the issue of space is premium. Like all city buses there are sections reserved for those traveling in wheelchairs and those who must have a seat in front for some reason. If no one needs them, those spaces are open to anyone.

read more
The Urban Rural Divide and Just Sustainability for the 99%

The Urban Rural Divide and Just Sustainability for the 99%

Every election cycle we hear about the urban/rural divide, pitting blue against red. There are a hundred theories about how one side or the other can emerge the winner. Rarely do any of these theories address the concerns of working and poor people.

For those committed to radical transformation, our job is to tear down the artificial barriers the billionaires create. Here are some thoughts for urban folk who would like to forge alliances in rural areas.  

read more

Sustainable Economies Resources

Julian Agyeman and Duncan McLaren Sharing Cities: A Case for Truly Smart and Sustainable Cities, MIT Press, 2015
A definition of Just Sustainabilities (from JulianAgyeman.com)
Institute for Sustainable Communities (from us.sustain.org)
University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy and Management (from Louisville.edu)

read more

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For a Just Immigration Policy in 2022

For a Just Immigration Policy in 2022

It is May 2019. I’m on the #5 bus in Minneapolis, headed north on Chicago Ave toward downtown. This bus is the primary means to Hennepin County Medical Center, and the issue of space is premium. Like all city buses there are sections reserved for those traveling in wheelchairs and those who must have a seat in front for some reason. If no one needs them, those spaces are open to anyone.

read more
The Urban Rural Divide and Just Sustainability for the 99%

The Urban Rural Divide and Just Sustainability for the 99%

Every election cycle we hear about the urban/rural divide, pitting blue against red. There are a hundred theories about how one side or the other can emerge the winner. Rarely do any of these theories address the concerns of working and poor people.

For those committed to radical transformation, our job is to tear down the artificial barriers the billionaires create. Here are some thoughts for urban folk who would like to forge alliances in rural areas.  

read more

Sustainable Economies Resources

Julian Agyeman and Duncan McLaren Sharing Cities: A Case for Truly Smart and Sustainable Cities, MIT Press, 2015
A definition of Just Sustainabilities (from JulianAgyeman.com)
Institute for Sustainable Communities (from us.sustain.org)
University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy and Management (from Louisville.edu)

read more