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Tag Archives: Activism

Bruce Parker/TNR

McClaughry: Climate activist hypocrisies exposed

As this Global Climate Strike week moves forward, let me share an interesting perspective on the “defeat climate change” movement from somebody who believes in all the climate apocalypse hype — but seems to have suddenly awakened to the interests promoting it.

September 22, 2019 in Commentary.
Michael Bielawski/TNR

Montpelier High grants excused absences for students in climate march

To show support for the capital’s version of the Global Climate Strike, at least one major high school let students skip school and won’t count it as an absence.

September 20, 2019 in TNR News.
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Climate activists targeting New Hampshire’s coal power for global climate strike

Climate activists were successful in shutting down 600 megawatts of carbon-free low-price nuclear power with Vermont Yankee several years ago, and now they are targeting 482 megawatts of New Hampshire coal power.

September 19, 2019 in TNR News.
Bruce Parker/TNR

‘Climate rebels’ plan to blockade DC traffic to push for Green New Deal

Intentionally blocking traffic, as the Shut Down coalition says it will do, is “not lawful activity,” Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) spokeswoman Alaina Gertz told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

September 19, 2019 in U.S..
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‘Don’t teach, strike’ is message from Middlebury College professor, others

Local environmental activists are gearing up for the so-called Global Climate Strike starting on Friday. The coordinated protests will include civil rights-style sit-ins, street marches, and attempts to close businesses, along with other municipal disruptions.

September 18, 2019 in TNR News.
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Letters to legislators: To Gov. Scott and Vermont mayors in advance of the ‘Climate Strike’

While we strongly support the First Amendment rights of concerned citizens, we also understand the need for rule of law as well as the protection of the rights of citizens going about their business who want no part of this kind of mob action.

September 18, 2019 in Commentary.
Michael Bielawski/TNR

Roper: Education or indoctrination?

The big problem with the upcoming “Global Climate Strike and Week of Action” is that the shock troops in this strike are expected to be public school students who will march out of class in order to participate in the mayhem.

September 17, 2019 in Commentary.
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The bullying of conservatives at colleges needs to end

Back to school on America’s college campuses can be an exciting time for parents and students alike. But if your college freshman comes home for Thanksgiving break and you no longer recognize the person you dropped off just three months prior, that excitement may turn to shock, or even anger.

September 16, 2019 in Commentary.

Report: Bestselling history textbook littered with left-wing propaganda

“The American Pageant,” a longtime staple of history teachers and their students, has evolved over its previous 16 editions into a left-leaning handbook wherein all Democratic presidents are depicted as American heroes and Republican presidents portrayed negatively.

September 11, 2019 in U.S..
Guy Page

McClaughry: Get ready for ‘Climate Strike’ disruption

Climate activists need to learn that in a civilized democracy, you are not entitled to promote your demands by throwing yourself onto the street to stop traffic and disrupt the peaceful activities of your fellow citizens.

September 10, 2019 in Commentary.
Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power to take supporting role in upcoming climate strike

Green Mountain Power is showing its support for the political Global Climate Strike by increasing green energy rebates and partnering with Vermont customers and communities to reduce carbon emissions.

September 10, 2019 in TNR News.
Bruce Parker/TNR

EAI: Are you ready for the ‘Climate Strike and Week of Action’?

The objective is to encourage people to skip work and, for students, to skip school, go out and block traffic, picket offices and businesses, and generally disrupt people’s ability to function in their daily lives. It is a massive temper tantrum orchestrated to intimidate legislators and citizens.

September 4, 2019 in Commentary.

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