Posts by Raul Colon
A Very Different Vegan Thanksgiving – #NoALasCenizas
Yesterday was an intense day full of adrenaline as I saw friends and “compañeros de Lucha” get arrested in Tallaboa. I made the 2-hour drive from my apartment to Tallaboa in Peñuelas and got there early. Friend and Human Rights Activist Pedro Julio and I left San Juan at about 3:30 am. We wanted to…
Read MoreActivists and Senators Arrested at Tallaboa, Peñuelas
I have mixed feelings on today’s attempt to stop Toxic ashes from being deposited in Peñuelas. It was clear and evident that the cops were on the side of the larger corporations as they only arrested those who were on the front of the community and environment. Truckers were celebrating the arrests and the abuse…
Read MoreOur Aunts & Uncles Are Fighting against the New “Asbestos”
Among Indian communities worldwide, Aunty and Uncle are commonly used to refer to elders even if they are not relatives. Other cultures around the world respect the elders and value their experience. We need More Respect for Our Elderly For some reason, the US culture uses the elderly for less important things. A good example…
Read MoreOne Year of Supporting Puerto Rico’s Environmental Activists
It has been a bit more over a year of when I decided to get more involved in supporting local activists in the front lines. Joining them so we can protect our Islands resources is one of the best decisions I could have made. Last year I was not happy how the Courtyard Marriott was…
Read More7 reasons why a Trump Win was No Surprise & What To Do Next
I woke up to read how many of you are still in disbelief that Trump is the President Elect. I knew months ago and reminded a few of you days ago that he would win. I believe most of you in the states have become unaware of the people that surround you, of the sentiment…
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