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The Arc of the Rainbow Bends Towards Love

I’m very grateful to Steve Welzer and Green Horizon Magazine for editing and publishing this tribute to Mel King in their Fall 2023 issue. The following is the full version, as submitted. ~Eli On March 28th, 2023, there was a dimming of light throughout Boston and across the world as Melvin H. King transitioned to ancestor. …

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Mel King - Love is the question and the answer.

Boston lost its Lion King in March with the passing of Melvin H. King at the age of 94. It is impossible to summarize the impact that Mel’s life had on the city, and on the people who endeavor to do justice to his life and vision. State Senator Lydia Edwards put it this way: …

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This is a fork in the road moment - New Economy Coalition

We are reposting this important announcement from the New Economy Coalition, in its entirety. COVID-19 Solidarity Response: We are at a fork in the road. Like many of you, we are reeling. In these uncertain times, our first priority has been to make sure our team is safe and cared for. We are adjusting internal …

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Green Party Response to Democrats' Green New Deal

Today, New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined with Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey to announce non-binding Green New Deal legislation that would strive to “achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers” and “create millions of good, high-wage jobs.” The Green Party of the U.S. issued this response.

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