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from BBC News (UK)
The churches trying to save Ethiopia's trees
In northern Ethiopia, churches are fighting to protect their sacred forests. In the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, it's believed that these forests provide protective 'clothing' for their sacred spaces. They can also offer the only shade for miles. But encroaching farmland is putting these ancient trees at risk - and livestock is thwarting attempts to rejuvenate the forests with new saplings.
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from The Guardian (UK)
Into the storm: the horror of the second world war
Eighty years ago the worst conflict in history began, killing up to 85 million people. It also shaped modern Britain and its relationship with Europe.
Matera: Italy's magical city of stone
After 10,000 years, the ancient city in Basilicata is having a moment: it’s a European capital of culture for 2019 – and even James Bond is making a visit.
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The Real Crisis In Olympia is Not Homelessness
"Our regional government has been treating our problems solely as a homeless issue, but it is far greater. It also involves mental illness, substance abuse and crime. Each piece of the problem needs solutions. Housing, especially affordable rent, is a large component, but addiction, an emerging street subculture and law enforcement are factors we have been reticent to address directly as we watch our city decay in real time. People are upset about changing norms for what is considered permissible behavior in our community. This is the root of our collective distress and the cause for deep moral reflection. In the name of tolerance, we are allowing anti-social behavior to become entrenched. ... The same codependent dynamics experienced at a family level when a loved one is addicted are being played out on a macro level in the community. Compassion can include boundaries, in fact, sometimes, compassion is boundaries." ... Yet we still have a moral obligation to care for people, even when they are disrespectful and especially when they are ill. No wonder we have so much angst and anger. But to be even tacitly OK with this bad behavior is akin to submitting to an abusive relationship."
We Need to Talk about Joe Biden
There are two possible explanations of Joe Biden’s inability to tell the truth about things: One is that his mind is failing him, the other is that his honor is. In neither case is Biden fit to hold the office of president of the United States of America, and Democrats would discredit themselves and endanger the nation to nominate him.
from Medium Community
The Real Crisis In Olympia is Not Homelessness
"Our regional government has been treating our problems solely as a homeless issue, but it is far greater. It also involves mental illness, substance abuse and crime. Each piece of the problem needs solutions. Housing, especially affordable rent, is a large component, but addiction, an emerging street subculture and law enforcement are factors we have been reticent to address directly as we watch our city decay in real time. People are upset about changing norms for what is considered permissible behavior in our community. This is the root of our collective distress and the cause for deep moral reflection. In the name of tolerance, we are allowing anti-social behavior to become entrenched. ... The same codependent dynamics experienced at a family level when a loved one is addicted are being played out on a macro level in the community. Compassion can include boundaries, in fact, sometimes, compassion is boundaries." ... Yet we still have a moral obligation to care for people, even when they are disrespectful and especially when they are ill. No wonder we have so much angst and anger. But to be even tacitly OK with this bad behavior is akin to submitting to an abusive relationship."
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from National Review RIGHT BIAS
We Need to Talk about Joe Biden
There are two possible explanations of Joe Biden’s inability to tell the truth about things: One is that his mind is failing him, the other is that his honor is. In neither case is Biden fit to hold the office of president of the United States of America, and Democrats would discredit themselves and endanger the nation to nominate him.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington
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This Week in History: 1918 A Chinese politician is assassinated in Victoria
On Sept. 1, 1918 one of the founders of the Republic of China was assassinated in Victoria. Tang Hua Lung was walking to the Chinese Club at 555 Fisgard St. when Chong Wong pulled out two revolvers and shot him in the abdomen. Tang crumpled to the ground and Wong shot him in the mouth, killing him.
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from The Vancouver Sun
On Sept. 1, 1918 one of the founders of the Republic of China was assassinated in Victoria. Tang Hua Lung was walking to the Chinese Club at 555 Fisgard St. when Chong Wong pulled out two revolvers and shot him in the abdomen. Tang crumpled to the ground and Wong shot him in the mouth, killing him.
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