John de Graaf. Add to the LIST!

I will add John de Graaf to Jane Fonda's list & see Betsy on Citizen Green TV. Betsy Rosenberg has volunteered decades finding the true ones like America the Beautiful!

First off, my congratulations to Betsy Rosenberg's fine work and watch as we all work together to create Living Legacies here and many stations across Jane's latest here Committee for the First Amendment and catch Betsy here: (26) Betsy Rosenberg | Meet The Solutionaries - YouTube

And now, from Betsy:

Is “America the Beautiful” really a patriotic anthem — or a warning we’ve ignored? In this powerful CODE GREEN interview, award-winning filmmaker, author, and activist John de Graaf joins Betsy Rosenberg to reveal the real story behind Katharine Lee Bates’ beloved song “America the Beautiful.”

Far from a nationalistic ode, Bates’ poem was a critique of American imperialism — a call for brotherhood, compassion, and justice to match our nation’s natural beauty. As John explains, she was a reformer, humanitarian, and ally of immigrants who would be appalled by today’s widening inequality and political cruelty.

John and Betsy also discuss America’s decline in happiness — from 11th in 2012 to 24th in 2024 — and how our obsession with wealth over well-being has left us spiritually impoverished. They explore his acclaimed documentaries, including “Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty,” and how movements like ParksRX and urban greening projects in cities like Philadelphia are proving that access to nature, beauty, and community can reduce crime, improve health, and increase happiness.

Watch the full interview to rediscover the true meaning of America the Beautiful — and learn how restoring beauty, compassion, and connection could be the key to restoring our democracy.

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