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Documentary: “Who owns Jerusalem?” by Deutsche Welle

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Today the United States moved their Israeli embassy to Jerusalem, in a gesture that to recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. What will be the impact of this change? This documentary produced by Deutsche Welle examines those who claim ownership of Jerusalem. Here’s the description from the YouTube video posted on 14 May 2018:… Continue reading Documentary: “Who owns Jerusalem?” by Deutsche Welle

Vertical Urban Farms: Fit 2 Acres of Farmland in 320 Square Feet – Kimbal Musk

About “When Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal, raffled off his own Model 3 Tesla this week, he raised more than $2 million for his non-profit group Big Green. The younger Musk has been working to increase food literacy among the nation’s school kids and to increase access to fresh, wholesome food for people everywhere. Barry Petersen… Continue reading Vertical Urban Farms: Fit 2 Acres of Farmland in 320 Square Feet – Kimbal Musk

Elizabeth Warren and Robert Reich Discuss the Progressive Movement

The following educational video is from Inequality Media — Elizabeth Warren and Robert Reich Discuss the Progressive Movement. A variety of issues are discussed including what outcomes and metrics are used to measure social success. This video was first posted to YouTube on 8 May 2018.

51% of Republican Voters Believe the Media is the Enemy of the American People

About Jake Tapper visits The View to discuss the position of journalism in this political climate. (9 May 2018) Quote “It’s a tough time for the media. Some of the wounds are self inflicted. When we get stories wrong, that’s a problem. But you have the most powerful man in the world, President Trump, attacking… Continue reading 51% of Republican Voters Believe the Media is the Enemy of the American People

How Jon Stewart First Popularized the Term “Fake News”

In recent years we’ve been hearing the term “fake news” used to describe mainstream news media stories that are considered biased, misleading, or outright false. This is actually a misuse of the term originally popularized by Jon Stewart who spent 16 years hosting a show that he referred to as “Fake News.” While Jon Stewart popularized… Continue reading How Jon Stewart First Popularized the Term “Fake News”

Karl Marx – Videos and Documentaries

2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of German philosopher and Communist icon Karl Marx. The videos below explore his life, teachings, and impact. “Who was Karl Marx?” Documentary by Deutsche Welle posted to YouTube on 5 May 2018. “Was Karl Marx right?” Video by The Economist posted to YouTube on 4 May 2018.… Continue reading Karl Marx – Videos and Documentaries

Here’s Why John Adams Warned that America Could Become “the Most Miserable Habitation in the World”

Introduction In a letter dated 11 October 1798, John Adams wrote his famous statement, paraphrased as follows: the Constitution is “wholly inadequate” to govern a society of people who are not by choice and desire deciding to be law abiding citizens. Ethics Adams specifically mentions “morality and religion” in his letter. Why not just refer… Continue reading Here’s Why John Adams Warned that America Could Become “the Most Miserable Habitation in the World”

Documentary: Pope Francis – A Man Of His Word – In Theaters 18 May 2018

About “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word,” is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope’s ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. From his… Continue reading Documentary: Pope Francis – A Man Of His Word – In Theaters 18 May 2018

Stéphane Hessel – “Time for Outrage” – Documentary by Deutsche Welle (2 May 2018)

About “Stéphane Hessel was a diplomat, ambassador, writer, concentration camp survivor, French Resistance member and BCRA agent. Born German, he became a naturalised French citizen in 1939. He became an observer of the editing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. In 2011 he was named by Foreign Policy magazine in its list… Continue reading Stéphane Hessel – “Time for Outrage” – Documentary by Deutsche Welle (2 May 2018)

Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa

UPDATE: 21 Sep 2023 It seems that Marilyn Farms is no longer operating, at least not as a public presence. This page was originally created as part of a broader effort to promote awareness of local Iowa farming. The original page content is below. The website for the farm no longer exists, but you can… Continue reading Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa