Andy Douglas

Andy Douglas is a writer, musician and activist who lives in the heartland of the United States. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Iowa. His books include "The Curve of the World: Into the Spiritual Heart of Yoga" and "Redemption Songs: A Year in the Life of a Community Prison Choir." He is currently working on a book about finding balance amidst crisis. He has been a student of Prout since meeting its founder, P. R. Sarkar, in 1984.

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (A Review)

The 2024 film “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” (a nominee for Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards) is a smart, insightful look at a riveting if little-remembered episode in 20th century history: the assassination of Congolese leader and Pan-Africanist Patrice Lumumba.

The End of the World is Just the Beginning book review

By Andy Douglas Nobody knows for sure what the future holds. But we can conjure glimpses. In his new book, The End of the World is Just the Beginning, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan foresees a rough road ahead.  He writes about how the current global political order – the United States securing global trade security …

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Cooperatives and Sustainability: A Way of Life at Dancing Rabbit

By Andy Douglas Off a winding northeastern Missouri county road in the middle of the US, a patchwork expanse of houses, fields and community buildings rises.   Outside one of the main buildings, a sign: “Ring bell. If no one answers, pull weeds.” Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage is one of the more durable intentional communities in …

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