Artwork by Shyama Kuver via justseeds.org
Shyama is a community and self-taught artist. Her interdisciplinary practice is due to her experimentation with unconventional techniques, and styles, as well as by her interests in mysticism, temporality, and futurity.
Recommended Reading (Week of August 16)
- “Living in a World Built on All-American Lies” by Kelly Denton-Borhaug | TomDispatch, ScheerPost
- “Three Lessons From Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan” by Huáyǔ Think Tank (华语智库) ScheerPost
- “Censorship Wave in US Education” by Jake Johnson Consortium News, https://consortiumnews.com/2022/08/17/censorship-wave-in-us-education/
- “Ukraine: The Invasion of Capital” by Michael Roberts ukraine-the-invasion-of-capital
- “While Cuba Deals with Blazing Fire, the U.S. Heartlessly Watches and Waits” by NATASHA LYCIA ORA BANNAN, MEDEA BENJAMIN Common Dreams https://www.commondreams.org/views/2022/08/10/while-cuba-deals-blazing-fire-us-heartlessly-watches-and-waits
- “Caitlin Johnstone: Making Kissinger Look Sane” Consortium News https://consortiumnews.com/2022/08/16/caitlin-johnstone-making-kissinger-look-sane/
Join Sustainable Leaders in Action on Thursday, August 25th from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST for the next Climate Careers Chat!
This event will feature two panelists from the governmental sector, Michael Cass from the City of Dublin and Cindy Darling from the Walnut Creek City Council, who will share their education, career history, and advice with the audience.
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Oakland Airport is planning an expansion to add 17 new gates, putting the community and climate at risk. More flights = more global warming, more pollution, more noise. Sign this petition to voice your concern (which will be delivered to the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners and relevant elected officials at a future date.) Read more at Stop OAK Expansion.