I had to edit and update this post. Here is what I originally said: “I am so excited that Van Jones is now in a position to help to implement some of his green economic policies. He was appointed “Special Advisor for Green Jobs” by Barak Obama on March 16th. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is taking over Van Jones’ position leading Green For All. Here they both are talking about the direction of that organization, and now,the direction of our country.”

The video that I embedded became outdated, however. Also, as of September 5, 2009, Van Jones resigned his position in the administration after heavy attacks from the right wing. I am very disappointed. Here is a video of his at the Powershift 2009 conference in Washington DC speaking to young people about hope and change:

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I just said in my last post, “what I experience in my world has everything to do with what I do in my life, what I choose to believe, and whether I own up to the choices that I make.”  It rings true to me for myself.  But how can I say that of people who are really struggling for their lives?  Are they owning up to their own choices?

I guess it is just that casting another stone just doesn’t help.  It only continues the cycle of violence.  Can we create the change we need through love?

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