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Christen E. Civiletto, Esq.
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RABBLEWRITER! Creatively Exposing Wrong Things
Great fiction has sometimes changed the way the world thinks. Readers may have identified so closely with a character’s plight that...
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Apr 1, 20163 min read
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The Microbead Ban: A Good Start, But Where’s the Corporate Accountability?
Microbeads are tiny plastic balls that are used in personal care products. They’re the muscle behind facial scrubs. They give toothpaste...
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Jan 3, 20163 min read
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My Prayer for the "World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation"
YOUR Glory, Lord, is evident everywhere in Creation—from the graceful arches of the willow tree, to the deep, abiding peace that comes...
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Sep 1, 20152 min read
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THE POLITICIANS MISSED THIS ONE: The Link Between Environmental Degradation & Poverty
More jobs! For decades, politicians have harped on the need for more jobs as the remedy for poverty. It’s the way to revive dying cities,...
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Aug 21, 20156 min read
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ACTION & REACTION: Public Outcry Over Sewage Results In Change
Last month, nearly seven million gallons of untreated sewage water were discharged into Scajaquada Creek. And that was just in one...
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Jul 22, 20154 min read
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When It Comes To An Environmental Wrong, Which One Are You?
Are you the Blamer, Fixer, Liar or Leaver? How would you respond to an environmental catastrophe? It depends, you might say. Is it close?...
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Jul 14, 20153 min read
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CRUDE AND THE CROSS: What Does Environmentalism Have To Do With Faith?
Christians haven’t exactly been known as the protectors of the planet. They’re sometimes maligned as narrow-minded capitalists who would...
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Jun 16, 20158 min read
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PLOW THROUGH: Eliminate Bureaucratic Obstacles When You’re Taking a Stand.
It takes a great deal of persistence and fortitude to stand up to wrong things, especially when you’re sure to encounter major obstacles...
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May 12, 20156 min read
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WHAT LIES BENEATH? Start Here to Learn What's Buried Near You (part II)
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone say “I can only imagine what’s buried in THAT landfill,” or “I wonder what...
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May 12, 20155 min read
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WHAT LIES BENEATH? Start Here To Learn What's Buried Near You (part 1)
Have you ever wondered what’s buried in the ground near your house? What toxins are polluting the air in your neighborhood? What’s...
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May 2, 20154 min read
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YOU CAN FIGHT CITY HALL ... AND WIN
I’ve heard this saying more times than I care to count. “You Can’t Fight City Hall.” Essentially, people are saying that it’s foolish to...
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Apr 20, 20153 min read
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#9 – Reasons Not to Stand Up To Wrong Things
There’s lots of reasons why you might not want to take a stand against something wrong. You’ll be criticized, ignored, hushed. You’ll...
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Mar 20, 20156 min read
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11 Reasons Not To Stand Up For What's Right.
Your responses to the first two posts continue to pour in. Bring ‘em on. I want to hear from you, but, more importantly, others need to...
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Mar 7, 20153 min read
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THE END OF COMPLACENCY: It’s Time to “DO” and Here’s Why.
I’ve heard from a whole lot of people since my first post about my “wake-up call.” Like me, many of you noticed that Niagara Falls has...
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Feb 28, 20154 min read
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MY WAKE-UP CALL: I Had To Move 900 Miles Away to Understand that Niagara Falls Had a Problem … or Tw
Living in Niagara Falls, New York, means that you hear a lot about cancer. It’s a fact of life in this corner of New York State. Your...
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Feb 20, 20155 min read
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