A common theme through the ages is the depravity, greed, and selfishness of the wealthy. Their exploitative treatment of the poor and careless destruction of the planet has caused the rich people to become the scapegoat for many of society’s ills, including the climate change that currently threatens all life on earth. The current presidential… Continue reading In Defense of Rich People
Category: Activism
25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism
[Source: White House Archives – Post 9/11 Quotes about Islam from George W. Bush during his presidency.] Introduction “The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world’s Muslims know that America appreciates and celebrates the traditions of Islam.” ~ George W. Bush… Continue reading 25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism
Je Suis Humanity: France, Racism, and the Politics of Compassion
Friday evening a notification appeared on my phone. It was from Facebook telling me that my friend in Paris was okay. I’d not heard any news of the Paris attack prior to that Facebook message. I immediately went to the news and started reading the mixed reports that began to surface moments after the tragedy there.… Continue reading Je Suis Humanity: France, Racism, and the Politics of Compassion
The 2015 Iowa City Council Race in 10 Minutes
This year in Iowa City there are eight candidates running for City Council positions. Only four will be elected. While politics tends to pit individuals against each other, in this race some alliances are forming among candidates and their supporters. In the local paper, letters of endorsement are supporting several candidates, rather than just an… Continue reading The 2015 Iowa City Council Race in 10 Minutes
New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation
The City Council of Iowa City recently approved another multi-million dollar tax-payer TIF-funded development in the downtown area. The project is called The Chauncey. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the Chauncey, and wrote an article in its defense. I also like some of the other modern buildings, TIF funded… Continue reading New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation
“Intifada 3.0” – VICE News Report on Israeli-Palestinian Violence (Oct 2015)
This series of reports by VICE News covers an increase of Israeli-Palestinian violence in the late 2015. The videos are listed by date posted to YouTube. WARNING: This video includes images of violence and conflict. DISPATCH 1 – Clashes in the West Bank (14 Oct 2015) The latest spasm of violence in Israel has left… Continue reading “Intifada 3.0” – VICE News Report on Israeli-Palestinian Violence (Oct 2015)
Breaking News: Barack Obama Goes to Prison…
On 16 July 2015, President Barack Obama became the first sitting president in U.S. history to visit a federal prison. A video of his statement is below. “These are young people who made mistakes that aren’t that different than the mistakes I made and the mistakes that a lot of you guys made. The difference… Continue reading Breaking News: Barack Obama Goes to Prison…
Resisting the Fat Acceptance Movement
Fat Fact FACT: If you’re obese, you need to loose weight or else you’ll be at risk of shortening your life by eight years, and diminishing the quality of the years you have left. This is a message we don’t hear much anymore. For the sake of political correctness, and out of fear of offending… Continue reading Resisting the Fat Acceptance Movement
Donald Trump: “I love the Mexican people. I love Mexico.”
On June 25, Donald Trump was quoted in an interview on Noticiero Telemundo stating: “I love the Mexican people. I love Mexico. I’ve had tremendous relationships with Mexico for many many years, and frankly that’s very important to me.” This seems to be Donald Trump’s clearly stated position and view regarding the Mexican people. Unfortunately, this… Continue reading Donald Trump: “I love the Mexican people. I love Mexico.”
VICE News Report on Jewish Settlers in 2015
This 5-part series from VICE News offers a report on Jewish settlers in Palestine. These videos cover news and events mostly from the spring and summer of 2015. WARNING: These videos contain images of violence. PART 1 Israeli settlers have been slowly nibbling away at Palestine’s West Bank territory for four decades. 300,000 setllers now… Continue reading VICE News Report on Jewish Settlers in 2015
Rachel Dolezal: Embellished Improvisational Storytelling
In June 2015, Rachel Dolezal became the focus of a media firestorm and ferocious public criticism as the truth about her biological-birth-race was disclosed. The public response was similar to that when a person posing as a woman is discovered to be someone who was born a man. While public reactions to transgender identity has changed… Continue reading Rachel Dolezal: Embellished Improvisational Storytelling
Soccer Field Powered by Solar and Kinetic Energy #STEM
“Under the project, sponsored by Royal Dutch Shell, around 200 energy-capturing tiles developed by British startup Pavegen were installed the width and breadth of the field and covered by a layer of AstroTurf. Working in conjunction with solar panels also installed around the field, the player-powered tiles feed electricity to a system of floodlights overhead.”… Continue reading Soccer Field Powered by Solar and Kinetic Energy #STEM