On the occasion that I climb out of my apathy, pessimism and sleep deprivation enough to care about what's going on in the (tangible) world, commondreams.org nearly always gives me some reason to hope. As well, of course, as ready rationale for further moroseness, but that's always the choice of waking up, right? This article's a perfect example of both - but mostly of the up-side of the process. I particularly like their habit of linking source articles to the main points, so you can read further for yourself if so inclined.

10 Reasons to be Hopeful about 2009, and 3 reasons to be Terrified

by Sarah van Gelder (executive editor, YES! Magazine)

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/02-4

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