The Earth Stops Our Shopping
The Earth is forcing us to do what we needed to do, but couldn’t. The consumption economy has stopped.…
The Indypendent
Reverend Billy Talen
Where to Begin in this Age of Climate Destruction?
Hey there, Rev, So those dire apocalyptic prophecies of yours are coming to fruition. Australia is on fire. It’s…
2020 will be the year that the culture flips over. 2020 is the year the Earth stops waiting for…
Find Your Higher Power and Stop Shopping!
Dear Billy, I’ve given up booze. (Not for the first time.) It’s especially hard quitting the stuff during the…
How to Deal with Your Trump-Loving Uncle This Holiday Season: Get Lost in the Woods Together
Hi Billy — Maybe I’ll see you at Joe’s Pub this year. One person I’m not looking forward to…
‘Early Onset Racism’ and Impeaching the President
Hi Billy, I love living in a city that is so open and welcoming to immigrants from other countries.…
Dispatch From the NYC Climate Strike
They put the number at 300,000 — but who knows? The important thing wasn’t the number. A new generation…
Youth-Led Activism and the Legacy of Occupy Wall Street
Hi Billy, climate change seems scary enough, and now the Amazon is on fire. Is it fair to ask…
Indy advice columnist Rev. Billy Talen is in Florida as the storm approaches. He sends us this report.
What To Do When Your Friends Hold Reprehensible Views
Hey Reverend Billy, I’m someone who values friendships, especially friendships that go back over many years. However, in these…
