Community partnerships foster self-reflection, prompting individuals to understand their own experiences and relationships. They demand active engagement in daily life.

Mr. Patton presented

Community partnerships foster self-reflection, prompting individuals to understand their own experiences and relationships. They demand active engagement in daily life.

Mr. Patton presented "A Case Study of University-Community Partnership in Portland, Oregon" at the NW Environmental Health Conference, sponsored by Portland State University in February 2012.

Special thanks to videographer Maegan Prentice of Eyeopening Video.

Sustainability Action Media (SAM) documented the 2012 Earth Day Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council. Videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of SAM, the event featured an elders

Sustainability Action Media (SAM) documented the 2012 Earth Day Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council. Videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of SAM, the event featured an elders and youth panel.

The panel explored the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening closed with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt, titled "Hope and Heart to Keep on Working on Behalf of Earth," highlights the discussion on hope, featuring Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin.

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored the central theme: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?"

This event was videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of the Sustainability Action Media (SAM) coalition. The recording was subsequently posted to EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, by Curator Ruth Ann Barrett.

On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action

On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM). The radio discussion focused on Heidt's recent trip to Ecuador's Achuar Territory to interview indigenous leaders.

Heidt highlighted severe water pollution from oil extraction, urging sustainability advocates to bear witness and raise their voices. He emphasized the critical need to oppose the continued exploitation of Mother Earth and her peoples for short-term profits and insatiable oil demand.

The 15-day, 200-mile "March for Rights, Respect, and Fair Food" concluded vibrantly on Sunday, March 17th, outside Publix corporate headquarters in Lakeland, Florida.

Further information

The 15-day, 200-mile "March for Rights, Respect, and Fair Food" concluded vibrantly on Sunday, March 17th, outside Publix corporate headquarters in Lakeland, Florida.

Further information and coverage of the march, published March 18, 2013, is available here.

Robert Reich delivers a critical Tax Day message, highlighting a significant economic disparity. He explains why the wealthiest one percent often pay a substantially lower tax rate compared to the

Robert Reich delivers a critical Tax Day message, highlighting a significant economic disparity. He explains why the wealthiest one percent often pay a substantially lower tax rate compared to the rest of the population.

Reich's message also explores potential solutions and actions that can be taken to address this imbalance and promote a more equitable tax system.

Published July 16, 2017, the Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) kick-off event featured Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, Laura Day Rivero, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. They addressed the need for robust

Published July 16, 2017, the Ethical Cannabis Alliance (ECA) kick-off event featured Emma Chasen, Ashley Preece, Laura Day Rivero, and Dr. Elizabeth Bennett. They addressed the need for robust labor and environmental standards in cannabis; Rivero shared sustainable practices, and Dr. Bennett discussed political economy. Ashley Preece presented a certification program for labor standards, third-party inspections, and state uniformity. The ECA later merged with the Organic Cannabis Association, forming the Cannabis Certification Council, with Preece as Executive Director.

More info here; Part 4 here on EarthSayers.tv. Produced by Barry Heidt, curated by Ruth Ann Barrett.

An interview with Father John Rausch of the