GNJ #60 March 2020

Groundswell News Journal A project of the Grassroots Coalition for Environmental and Economic Justice We are a Global Family. News by and about Climate Activists. Our Motto: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. A Celebration of Youth. www.gobackclub.org. Issue No. 60:March 2020 Iona’s Column: Generosity Dear Reader, One of my most precious dreams for this newspaper of mine, ever since I met Gbujie Daniel Chidubem of Team 54 and had a flood of new friends from Africa, has been the hope that my more affluent American readers would con- tribute to their great work in very poor countries. Most of these people are trying extremely hard to improve the lives of the people in their communities and protect the Earth. So far, I don’t think that has been working very well. I hope that perhaps this issue will open some hearts and spark some generosity. Photo: Nma Galvez-Shorts/Earth Day Network What I do know, however, is that over Jerome Foster II is the 17-year-old helming the Fridays for Future strike in Washington, D.C., the founder of the time I have grown to trust the people OneMillionOfUs movement to mobilize young voters, and the voice of a generation demanding climate action now. whose stories I publish. I’m looking forward to taking a break for a few months to take care of He’s Leading D.C.’s Movement things I have let slide while my life has been so busy. Many of them will be to for Climate Action – and strengthen my efforts to build a very successful publication and hopefully He’s a High School Senior get some grant money so I don’t need Submitted by Allen Hengst repeatedly called climate change a hoax. to become a wage slave, as I’ve often Washington, DC Simultaneously, Foster is calling for unity. done before. At a press conference last September ahead May you all thrive in my absence. I By Karen L. Smith-Janssen of the global climate strike, he said, “We will still be checking emails and Face- NRDC: January 30, 2019 need a truly diverse and multigenerational book, hoping to remain in touch with movement made of people from all ages and everyone. High school senior Jerome Foster II backgrounds, not just the youth.” His mes- crams a lot in on a typical Friday. There’s his sage has resonated far. After the D.C. strike, “Carry on!” internship with U.S. Representative John which attracted 10,000 participants, Foster Lewis. And his afternoon #FridaysforFuture Love, received an email from one of Jane Fonda’s protests in front of the White House, where representatives saying that the actress/activ- he’s held a handwritten sign reading “School ist wanted to meet with him, find out what Iona Strike for Climate” each week since last Feb- events he was holding, and join the rallies. In ruary. Lately he’s also been participating in a wholly uncalculated public relations coup, corrections #FireDrillFriday during the mornings, at the the subsequent repeated arrests of Fonda and Capitol or elsewhere. Through these dem- her famous friends starting in October made in our January 2020 issue on page 26, we wrote that omito abraham Owuor onstrations, inspired by Greta Thunberg’s #FireDrillFriday a household term across age is from uganda but he is from kenya. weekly protests outside Sweden’s parliament groups. many apologies, abraham. building, the 17-year-old D.C. activist is Foster is a bright-eyed teen who speaks Also, our wire editor noticed that the book hurrican of racism is not energetically highlighting dilemmas that in rapid-fire delivery, as if he’s running out available at amazon; the correct link adults have been unable to solve, against the of time – an attitude many climate scientists is on page 31. backdrop of a federal administration that’s Jerome continued on page 3 Groundswell News #60, March 2020: Page 2 What is the Grassroots Coalition for Environmental and Economic Justice? Coalition Founders: John and Iona Conner ating the critical mass of active participants rain, snow, weather, oceans, forests, etc. Editor/Publisher: Iona Conner needed to being ecological justice to this Earth We love Nature. We respect everyone Wire Editor: Allen Hengst by providing information and resources to in- and are willing to share our experiences, Established: September 2013 dividuals which encourage and assist them to both good and bad, with others who may Web site: www.groundswellnews.org make lifestyle changes beneficial to the envi- profit from them. Contact: Grassroots Coalition, c/o Iona Con- ronment and to effectively grapple with local We are a global family. ner, 2170 Route 88, Brick, New Jersey 08724; and global environmental concerns.” 814-515-3809; [email protected] Guidelines for Submissions Contributors: Ngo Ban, Maahe Bob, Fr. Ted Who are we trying to attract? I do not get directly involved in fundraising. Cassidy, Genesis Farm, Herbert Bagyenyi Ka- We hope to reach people who are con- To submit a story, you need to write a regu- joki, Frank Kromkowski, Mr Kennedy Kwue- cerned about global warming and realize that lar article about your work and submit it in a lum, Christing Maccabee, Milica Milosevn, they are part of the problem but don’t know Word document with 2 or 3 photos, including Nzigamasabo Leonidas, Tamale Paul what to do. We invite them to sign up for our captions and photo credits and then email it newspaper. Please tell your family and friends to me at [email protected]. If you need about us. They can go to www.gobackclub.org funding, mention that in your last paragraph Mission of Our Journal to learn more. and be sure to give your contact information. The mission of Groundswell News is to be Since Groundswell News is a climate change a beautiful, inspiring, uplifting journal which What are we trying to achieve? activist newspaper, please be sure to mention educates and enlightens people about climate We want to rapidly increase the number how your work connects with fighting global change through scientific articles and stories of serious climate activists in the world and warming somewhere. by and about activists who are working to inspire them though stories from other activ- I can’t promise when or if your story will protect life on Earth and preserve natural re- isrs. Our goal is to keep their spirits up, their be published. Don’t worry too much about sources. energy strong, their hearts open, and their punctuation or spelling since I proofread ev- eyes bright and alive. erything, just give me the history, heart and What is the Grassroots Coalition? soul, dreams, and current project description John and Iona Conner started this non- Our Values plus your contact information at the end. I’ll profit 501(c)(3) organization in 1990. The be eager to see what you submit. This journal is based on love for Earth, all mission was and remains “dedicated to cre- Thanks so much. people, all forms of life – plus air, clouds, Fair Use Law: https://copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes commercial uses are not fair; instead, courts (4) Effect of the use upon the poten- freedom of expression by permitting the un- will balance the purpose and character of the tial market for or value of the copyrighted licensed use of copyright-protected works use against the other factors below. 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