Renewal

I feel bad, I started this blog before break and already it hasn't been updated for a while. I feel like a lot has happened-- it's been a blur of activism, student, and stoner. Spring break in Boston was awesome, got to catch up on all my different projects, read and watch good movies, get into Boston. Unfortunately have been in a slump for writing the blog. Expect more soon.

It's been a really interesting few weeks in the news. As an Economics student with an eye on the news ticker, I can't help but feel a bit perturbed by the way our economy is falling out right now. We're headed for a recession, fast. Because of the failure in the housing market, once-steady banks fall out, consumer and investor confidence is down, 40% of all home mortgages are defaulted, wall street is in shambles, and the government is sitting on their debt and stubborn policies. It's a time to be cautious, weigh your options and (in my case) get out of this country. We've built a legacy on credit and confidence... I hope Obama can change things around.

I've been keeping busy with Massachusetts Power Shift, the global warming conference I'm helping to host April 11th-14th. We are a group of students working to bring students and community members from around Massachusetts for a weekend of workshops, speakers, and lobbying for a bill that would reduce Carbon emissions in Massachusetts to 1990 levels by 2050. It looks like it's really coming together, with over 500 registered, 50 workshops confirmed, and speakers including the Ex-CIA director, Senator Markey of Massachusetts, and hopefully John Kerry. Empowering and uniting future climate leaders, or something like that. A lot of work before that. Check out the website for more information: www.masspowershift.org.

Faith, activity, music, history coming up soon
-Eddie