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The latest posts about Tommy and our related issues, including original material from Tommy and cited news content.

A Full Heart – An Appreciation of Jimmy Carter in His Twilight

February 19, 2023

Like many Americans, my heart sank when the Carter Center announced the former president was entering hospice care after a series of hospital stays, rather than pursuing “additional medical intervention.” At […]

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Wildfire and California’s Dominant Native Ecosystem

February 17, 2023

Since co-founding San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action in 2014, I’ve spent a good deal of time writing, giving presentations, and making comments on conservation, in part to break the […]

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Amy Gulick and the Salmon in the Trees of the Tongass

February 16, 2023

This presentation of Treehuggers International originally aired on Sept. 4, 2011, on KBZT FM 94/9. Special thanks to Greg MacArthur at CBS Radio in Seattle for his help and assistance […]

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David Lamfrom and the Beating Heart of the Mojave Desert

February 15, 2023

This presentation of Treehuggers International originally aired on Oct. 10, 2010, on KBZT FM 94/9. Special thanks to the National Parks Conservation Association for their assistance in making this show […]

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Sustainable Development Areas (SDAs) Poor Bargain for San Diego

February 13, 2023

This piece was written and published by Nico Calavita, who serves as a Professor Emeritus in the Graduate Program in City Planning at San Diego State University. On Tuesday, Feb. 14th, […]

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Development Arrives at the Door of Rancho Guejito

February 10, 2023

This presentation of Treehuggers International originally aired on Oct. 19, 2008, on KBZT FM 94/9. Thanks to Dr. Dan Silver from the Endangered Habitats League, and Bruce Coons from the Save […]

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Gettysburg Battlefield Now Focused on Fighting Casino, Box Stores

January 17, 2023

This episode of Treehuggers International originally aired on Aug. 4th, 2011, on KBZT FM 94/9. Many thanks to Perry Wheeler with the NPCA, and Katie Lawhon at Gettysburg National Military Park […]

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A Quick Request Ahead of the New Year

December 30, 2022

I hope you, your families, friends, and loved ones have been enjoying the holiday season. Our family has appreciated our renewed time together the last few weeks, and it’s been […]

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The City’s New Mira Mesa Community Plan Must Be Rejected

December 5, 2022

The new Mira Mesa Community Plan is up for a vote today at San Diego City Council, and honestly, it’s not looking good. The plan calls for an additional 54,000 residents […]

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Thank You for Everything On Our Journey Together

November 14, 2022

A week after Election Day, it’s clear our campaign has come up short. I’m disappointed, and I know you are too. But if our 20-month grassroots campaign has confirmed anything, […]

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