Jack Pichotta

Outdoor School for All

This is a very brief look at the first 50 years of residential environmental education in…
Political movement ‘Wants to burn the house down’

During recent years a political initiative has emerged which no longer agrees that the United States…
Don’t Stop Protesting

How does it feel, fellow Minnesotans, being attacked by the Federal Government? Curious about why? Maybe…
Over population to blame for climate change’s increasing threat

Scientists now say our planet has begun the sixth mass extinction in its history — and…
Raleigh Street

Called out to play, on dusty street,by neighbor kids from near-by homes.Games of run and hide…
Only elect leaders willing to address climate change

LOCAL VIEWBy Jack PichottaIn 1970, as a high school social studies teacher, I proposed and coordinated…
WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

The original pledge of allegiance was written shortly after the Civil War by US Army Captain…
Email to Pete Stauber: March 7, 2025

This is so difficult to write. You appear to be 100% complicit with what is clearly…
Waiting for Robins

The days are longer now.April, coming soon, will be my 88th.Not soon enough for me. From…
The Darkest of Times

Late in the 19th century Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain) said “History doesn’t repeat itself, but…