When President Trump’s former strategist, Steve Bannon, was ousted from his White House post, he didn’t disappear. He went to Europe and is heading up new projects to support right-wing populist parties that are currently surging across the continent. We sent Michael Moynihan to Sweden, Italy, and Belgium to track Bannon and see the rise… Continue reading Steve Bannon’s Master Plan for Europe (VICE News, 13 Jan 2020)
Category: Activism
“Just Mercy” – Film About Civil Rights Attorney Bryan Stevenson
The film “Just Mercy” provides a recounting of some experiences Bryan Stevenson has had during his life of working for racial justice. As of 16 Jun 2020, you can watch the movie for free on the Google Play store, or purchase the 4K version for about $5. [Watch] Note: This post is dated 10 Jan… Continue reading “Just Mercy” – Film About Civil Rights Attorney Bryan Stevenson
What is economic value, and who creates it?
Where does wealth come from, who creates it and what destroys it? In this deep dive into global economics, Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need to rethink our current financial systems — so capitalism can be steered toward a bold, innovative and sustainable future that works… Continue reading What is economic value, and who creates it?
PAWS & More Animal Shelter Needs Your Old Tech Devices
3 Jan 2020 Greetings Friends, Right now is a great opportunity to help out the animals at PAWS & More Animal Shelter. The team that runs the shelter is in need of some iPads and laptop computers for a new shelter management system. I’m planning to collect the devices, get them cleaned up, and then… Continue reading PAWS & More Animal Shelter Needs Your Old Tech Devices
Why College Athletes Don’t Get Paid
College sports have become a multi-billion dollar industry, but the NCAA’s regulations prohibit amateur athletes from profiting off their abilities to go pro. But a new lawsuit could completely uped the NCAA and the college athletic business model. VICE News’ Gianna Toboni meets several athletes and coaches living the pay-for-play saga. (VICE News, 29 Dec… Continue reading Why College Athletes Don’t Get Paid
Nick Hanauer on Building Successful Economies
Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer.
The Des Moines Register Carson King Story
Introduction The Des Moines Register is an award-winning Iowa newspaper, having received 16 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding achievements and public service. At the time of its most recent acquisition by Gannette in 1985, it was second to the New York Times in the number of Pulitzer Prizes awarded. Because of this ongoing history of journalistic… Continue reading The Des Moines Register Carson King Story
What We Learned From the Carson King Story and What to Do About It
When I first heard about the Carson King story, I was inspired – of course – but I didn’t dig deeper. It was a feel-good story about a guy who sort of won the crowd-source-funding and social media lottery. On September 14, during a nationally televised football game, King held a sign with his Venmo… Continue reading What We Learned From the Carson King Story and What to Do About It
Self-Quiz: Should we have children?
Below is a self-survey with a list of questions and considerations to ask before planning to have children. This survey isn’t intended to provoke a specific answer. Such surveys do exist — trying to convince people that having children is horrible or wonderful. There is, of course, no one universal answer for everyone. Most existing… Continue reading Self-Quiz: Should we have children?
DOCUMENTARY: Planet of the Humans (2019)
About Planet of the Humans dares to say what no one will-that we are losing the battle to stop climate change because we are following leaders who have taken us down the wrong road-selling out the green movement to wealthy interests and corporate America. This film is the wake-up call to the reality we are… Continue reading DOCUMENTARY: Planet of the Humans (2019)
Promoting Alcohol and Tobacco by Advertising to High School Students
It’s getting more difficult for companies to advertise tobacco and alcohol products. Tobacco ads are no longer permitted on television.(1) On websites and YouTube, age verification is required to view content purportedly targeting an adult audience. The tobacco industry has a long history of marketing to young people. The goal is to get people addicted… Continue reading Promoting Alcohol and Tobacco by Advertising to High School Students
“Sorry Global Warming Alarmists, The Earth Is Cooling” ~ Forbes, 31 May 2012
UPDATE: 17 Aug 2023 As of 17 Aug 2023, Forbes has restored the original article to their website. [View] The article is helpful as a reference to the ongoing social discussion about climate change, so we are offering it here. Introduction An old Forbes article about global cooling has resurfaced in social media although the… Continue reading “Sorry Global Warming Alarmists, The Earth Is Cooling” ~ Forbes, 31 May 2012