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Is optimism possible in a time when democracy seems fragile; seems on the verge of being overthrown by neofascist, overt racist Trump clones? Is it possible in a time when we see legit headlines like, The world needs to cut its emissions seven times as fast to hit climate goals, U.N. report finds<\/a> and Thousands of dead sea creatures are washing up on English beaches<\/em> and so on…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes it’s possible. It requires far-seeing, and it requires the labor of comprehending complexity. But, admittedly--optimism, now, is hard work. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for one *realistic* avenue to optimism, try THIS. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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