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Treesong

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Born

in Melrose Park, IL, The United States

May 19, 1978

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Treesong is a father, husband, author, community organizer, talk radio host, and Real Life Superhero living in Southern Illinois. He writes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, mostly about climate change.

When he's not writing or spending time with his family, Treesong supports social justice, racial justice, and climate justice efforts in his community. He hosts a community radio show called Your Community Spirit with an emphasis on climate change news, unique holidays, and local events. He's also the branch leader of a superhero-themed community service group called Illinois Initiative.

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The people of Carbondale, Illinois are having some serious and often contentious public dialog about homelessness in the city. The current conversation centers around the future of Good Samaritan Ministries.

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Monkey Beach

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The Ganymeade Protocol

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Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation

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Treesong’s Quotes

“People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.”
― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta

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“Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.”
― Kurt Vonnegut, Cat’s Cradle

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“We cannot create what we can't imagine.”
― Lucille Clifton

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“The writer's role is to menace the public's conscience. He must have a position, a point of view. He must see the arts as a vehicle of social criticism and he must focus on the issues of his time.”
― Rod Serling

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