Comments on: Mountain Lovers Storm Capitol Hill on 1st Day of New Congress

By: Dawn Blizzard

Dawn Blizzard — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:34:06 +0000

To read the words, “we have a long road ahead” is disgusting for such a so-called developed society. It saddens me that we must work so hard for basic, such common sensible necessities. God bless you Appalachians! I will help in whatever way I can.

By: May Ortega

May Ortega — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:10:19 +0000

I am from Palawan Philippines and we are seeking help to stop mining in our small island province. The president has already gave his word that if the community would not want the mining, then he will have it stopped. We are trying to gather 10M signature for support, a voice that says mining is bad for our province. Thanks you.

By: May Ortega

May Ortega — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:07:50 +0000

Facebook.com/Onepalawan

We are campaigning against mining in our small town too. Help us sign the petition to our government. We are gathering 10 m signatures to say that no mining to our small island. We are against big mining companies.

Please at least help sign.

By: hebintn

hebintn — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:39:43 +0000

Remember this is only one mine, and this veto has already been challenged and the judge was not supportive of our cause. We still have a long row to hoe. We need to constantly flood Congress with our outcry, we need to communicate and convert, and we need to get in the streets. The law is implemented by the bureaucracy which is governed by politicians who are bought by corporation but are also at the mercy of the concerned populace.

By: Deb Grupe

Deb Grupe — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:21:40 +0000

I am excited to learn that the E.P.A. vetoed the Spruce No. 1 Mine permit. Thanks to all of you who worked so hard, and please keep it up! I’m a Midwesterner, but have traveled through Appalachia many times and am always in awe of its beauty. I have experienced one mission trip in WVa and learned a little about the beauty and strength of the Appalachian people as well (and remember that we did NOT drink the tap water in that town). You are doing such important work; thank you.