Forget the Nobel prize, I've got 'spine'
He made headlines this week, drew raves and was honored for raising the world's antenna over ecological stewardship.
Al Gore? No, Rocky Anderson.
At the same time the former vice president won the Nobel Peace Prize for his wide-ranging efforts to draw attention to the dangers of global warming, the Salt Lake City mayor was in Arlington, Va., to receive something called the "Spine Award" from the Progressive Democrats of America.
Joined by Democratic members of Congress, Anderson earned the award "for surprising the nation with your bold and pioneering progressive leadership for peace, accountability, equality, and ecological stewardship from an unexpected corner of the country," a release stated.
In other words, keeping the earth in balance.
How's that for an inconvenient truth, Al?
-- Derek P. Jensen
Al Gore? No, Rocky Anderson.
At the same time the former vice president won the Nobel Peace Prize for his wide-ranging efforts to draw attention to the dangers of global warming, the Salt Lake City mayor was in Arlington, Va., to receive something called the "Spine Award" from the Progressive Democrats of America.
Joined by Democratic members of Congress, Anderson earned the award "for surprising the nation with your bold and pioneering progressive leadership for peace, accountability, equality, and ecological stewardship from an unexpected corner of the country," a release stated.
In other words, keeping the earth in balance.
How's that for an inconvenient truth, Al?
-- Derek P. Jensen
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