Tag Archives: energy conservation

The Untold History of Zines…. Russ Forster on the 8-Track Mind

In an attempt to better document the American underground press, or at least the sharp, tiny sliver of it that I find most interesting, I’ve given myself the task of reaching out to all of those former and current zine publishers that I know, and asking them about their motivations and experiences. Today’s interview is […]

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Derrick Jensen on the necessity of armed revolution, the futility of conservation, and the inherent violence of science

A few nights ago, as a part of Eastern Michigan University’s weeklong “Activism and Education” festivities, noted author and environmental activist Derrick Jensen addressed students and members of the Ypsilanti community at Pease Auditorium. What follow are my very rough notes. As I spent half my time mopping sweat from my red, wrinkled brow, I’m […]

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An interview with the Energy Outlet’s Deb Heed

I recently had an opportunity to speak with the Clean Energy Coalition’s Deb Heed about their new Ypsilanti retail shop, the Energy Outlet. Here’s the interview: MARK: So, what can you tell me about the Energy Outlet? DEB: The Energy Outlet is a project of the Clean Energy Coalition. The mission of the CEC is […]

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