Daily Archives: April 22nd, 2009

Earth Day 2009

Some days it seems like we are too far down a road to ever go back.  I work on our invasive species program, and despair of ever making progress.
And then…I see this.  President Obama with the SCA (Student Conservation Association.)
The SCA is one of the least known, greatest resources for college students that want to [...]

Take Action: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Just wanted to make sure everyone knows to contact their legislators about the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913).
While some states have laws protecting LGBT people, there is no federal protection.  Amazingly, bullying laws have failed to pass in several states.  Two eleven-year old boys committed suicide this month over [...]