Thanks, we needed this timely reminder. People like Diane are the real heroes, and they get way too little appreciation in the media. It's all the more important to spread the word on Jim's platform. Her selfless courage moves our hearts.
The Diane Wilson Story ... has a ring to it, don't you think? By coincidence, I read a similar story this morning, one that appeared on the October page of my kitchen wall calendar (WOMEN WHO ROCK OUR WORLD). Vi taq Seblu Hilbert, born into the Upper Skagit tribe in Washington state, devoted her life to preserving Lushootseed ("Saltwater Language" -- the language spoken by Chief Seattle). Through her extensive efforts, the region's sounds, stories, traditions, and history have been preserved and remain widely known. These inspiring stories of impact created by industrious, determined women are pure treasure.
Listening to Diana's struggle with the corporate polluters destroying the life supporting habitat of her home community inspires me to protect and preserve our National Parks and Federal Lands from the greed that keeps these mining corporations harvesting the fossil fuels, regardless of the detrimental effects to our home planet, Earth, and a life supporting habitat which it provides all species of life with. Our current federal administration has taken away the pay and jobs of the National Park Service and other Federal employees, leaving our homelands open for development and mining with no regulation for the protection of life. The best way to wipe out a species is to destroy the life supporting habitat. Corporations are not really alive and exist for no other reason than to make a monetary profit at the expense of living communities. This is a battle that l have been in for my entire life and now, since the S.C.O.T.U.S. decision on Citizens United of 2010, political reform is all that l can see to save life on Earth.
Thanks, we needed this timely reminder. People like Diane are the real heroes, and they get way too little appreciation in the media. It's all the more important to spread the word on Jim's platform. Her selfless courage moves our hearts.
My kind a gal. We need more of this kind of fighter today more than ever. It’s time to kick ass and take names.
Your courage and tenacity brings tears to my eyes...Outstanding!!
The Diane Wilson Story ... has a ring to it, don't you think? By coincidence, I read a similar story this morning, one that appeared on the October page of my kitchen wall calendar (WOMEN WHO ROCK OUR WORLD). Vi taq Seblu Hilbert, born into the Upper Skagit tribe in Washington state, devoted her life to preserving Lushootseed ("Saltwater Language" -- the language spoken by Chief Seattle). Through her extensive efforts, the region's sounds, stories, traditions, and history have been preserved and remain widely known. These inspiring stories of impact created by industrious, determined women are pure treasure.
Listening to Diana's struggle with the corporate polluters destroying the life supporting habitat of her home community inspires me to protect and preserve our National Parks and Federal Lands from the greed that keeps these mining corporations harvesting the fossil fuels, regardless of the detrimental effects to our home planet, Earth, and a life supporting habitat which it provides all species of life with. Our current federal administration has taken away the pay and jobs of the National Park Service and other Federal employees, leaving our homelands open for development and mining with no regulation for the protection of life. The best way to wipe out a species is to destroy the life supporting habitat. Corporations are not really alive and exist for no other reason than to make a monetary profit at the expense of living communities. This is a battle that l have been in for my entire life and now, since the S.C.O.T.U.S. decision on Citizens United of 2010, political reform is all that l can see to save life on Earth.
In a time of rampant nastinous, you provide light and hope. Thank you.
It has been my honor being part of the Lowdown for years...and now your Substack. Thanks to you Jim.
Great story. Diane makes Matagorda Bay a better place.
Leave the fossil fuels in the ground! Stop Hydraulic Fracturing NOW! WATER FOR LIFE Got Oxygen? Don't Dump On Me!
Agreed. I true hero. Thanks for sharing. Now the rest of us need to stop using plastic.
Watching "An Unfinished Life" with Jennifer Lopez
Great story!
She proved ...that when you fight an injustice,you can beat City Hall.
Good on her!