Moral Ground

Rush Limbaugh calls Christian climate scientist “babe”

tpayton — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:55:20 +0000

Help a Christian climate scientist stand her Moral Ground. Dr. Hayhoe of Texas Tech University has made it her life’s work to bridge the gap between the science of climate change and religion. After being attacked by shock-jockey Rush Limbaugh as “a babe named Hayhoe,” Dr. Hayhoe has received threats…

The Liberal Artist

tpayton — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:33:23 +0000

The Liberal Artist explores Climate Change – and the Morals Behind It in a new interview with Kathleen Dean Moore. Have a read and see what’s the Moral Ground behind the Keystone Pipeline, the UN climate talks in Durban, and climate change in an election year.

Essay Contest Invitation

tpayton — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:46:47 +0000

What inspires your sense of responsibility? The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is sponsoring a bold and exciting essay contest that invites participants to write a mini Moral Ground essay in 1,500 words or less on their everyday commitment to sustainability.

We invite you to check out the contest guidelines…

What Is Morally Required?

tpayton — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:23:57 +0000

What does a student being led away by guards at the UN climate change talks have to do with Moral Ground? Read Michael Nelson and Kathleen Dean Moore’s compelling essay What Is Morally Required to find out how one person can raise the consciousness of a nation.

What Kind of Love Is This?

tpayton — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:34:06 +0000

In a lyrical interruption to the holiday craze, Kathleen Dean Moore gives us a beautiful reminder of our challenge to create lasting ways of life in The Orion Blog.

Scroll down to hear her read the essay aloud.

What Do We Owe the Future?

tpayton — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:58:58 +0000

In a televised interview with the Oregon Humanities Council, Kathleen Dean Moore discusses ethics, climate change, and the obligations we have to the future.

Watch the full interview here.

Back Page hosts Kathleen Dean Moore

tpayton — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:43:12 +0000

Jody Seay sits down with Kathleen Dean Moore to talk about Moral Ground on the TV show “Back Page.”

Best enjoyed with a cup of holiday tea and a copy of Moral Ground at the ready!

http://media.oregonstate.edu/index.php/show/?id=0_tf4xdzw7

Libby Roderick Raises Her Voice for Moral Ground

tpayton — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:22:46 +0000

How do you define your Moral Ground? Libby Roderick grounds her ethical action in song. An internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, poet, activist, teacher and lifelong Alaskan, Libby recently gave a moving TEDx Talk. Lend an ear and enjoy the surprising power and depth of her music, and her call to action.

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It’s Wrong to Wreck the Earth

tpayton — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:06:31 +0000

Kathleen Dean Moore and Michael Nelson return to discuss our moral call to protect the Earth in the Earth Island Journal. A stirring read and sobering reminder.

The People’s Library Finds Moral Ground

tpayton — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:24:26 +0000

We sent Moral Ground to The People’s Library at Occupy Wall Street and, much to our mid-November delight, it popped up on their blog.

You can find their friendly shout-out at:

http://peopleslibrary.wordpress.com/