By Charles McCollester Among the Battle of Homestead programs planned for 2018 are two marking the 50th anniversary of the momentous year of 1968, You may be interested in participating in the […]
The Practice of Non-Violent Communication
By Kathleen Gerace The practice of nonviolent communication has never seemed more urgent – or relevant– than it does at the present moment in our history. Before the latest tragic mass shooting […]
Black History Month
By Molly Rush I recently began thinking about a number of black activists, many of whom may be forgotten. I came to know some of them through my work with the Catholic […]
Sierra Club Allegheny Group Update
By Michael Pastorkovich The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental organization in the United States. Founded in 1892 by naturalist John Muir, the Club’s organization structure comprises three levels: the […]
A Turn to the Left
By Bette McDevitt (Photo caption: Bill Wegener. Photo credit: Bette McDevitt) One day, thirty years ago, Mel Madden, a member of the Merton Center, now deceased, brought his out-of-town friend to have […]
Cooperative Principle 7: Commitment to Community
July 1, 2017 – Ron Gaydos and Jeff Jaeger Our economy is a story that we tell each other and ourselves every day. It encompasses many of our expectations, ambitions, challenges, and our […]
Living Simply
April 28, 2017 By Bette McDevitt Some readers may know members of the two Bruderhof communities located in Fayette County near Ohiopyle. In the past, Bruderhof members have participated in, and volunteered […]
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