The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rates movies based on a variety of criteria and determines an acceptable viewing audience. According to FilmRatings.com (the MPAA rating site), The Interview, featuring Seth Rogen and James Franco, is rated as ‘R’ due to “pervasive language, crude and sexual humor, nudity, some drug use and bloody violence.” Due to… Continue reading Google Promotes “The Interview” Movie and Tobacco to Under-Age Viewers While Offending Billions of People — Gets Kicked Out of China
Category: Politics
Stop supporting militant Islamic Muslims! #IslamicReform #ProgressiveIslam #Islam
You probably didn’t realize it, but you are currently a supporter of radical Islam. You are a poster child of militant Muslims. Why? Because your lack of involvement in the positive reform and maturing of Islam is essentially a powerful vote supporting the more extremist and militant influences that are taking over the religion and Muslim community. Islam… Continue reading Stop supporting militant Islamic Muslims! #IslamicReform #ProgressiveIslam #Islam
“Rockets and Revenge” – VICE News Reports on Conflict in Palestine and Israel (Summer 2014)
The following videos are a series of reports from VICE News from the summer of 2014 covering the increased incidents of violence in Palestine and Israel at that time. VICE News is known for a style of balanced factual reporting offering an insight into events with as little bias or reporter influence as possible. Be… Continue reading “Rockets and Revenge” – VICE News Reports on Conflict in Palestine and Israel (Summer 2014)
Billionaires Against Pope Francis
A group of billionaires are taking issue with comments from Pope Francis about capitalism.
A Government of the People
According to many historic accounts, the United States was established with the intension that it would be a country of self-governance and democracy. In other words, “A government of the people.” At the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln described our government in this statement: “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish… Continue reading A Government of the People
Made in the USA
The Shop Locally Trend There has been a recent resurgence of consumer demand for locally sourced, assembled, engineered, and manufactured products and services. So, we’re increasingly seeing companies proudly proclaim their products are “Made in the USA” or “Assembled in the USA” or “Engineered in the USA.” There is now a Made in USA brand… Continue reading Made in the USA
Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance of Urban Development Diversity
Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance is a phenomenon where people reject any architectural design that they don’t personally like or that doesn’t fit into the sectarian insular homogeneous cookie cutter template of what they believe to be acceptable. Increasingly it’s become possible for small but vocal and disruptive special interest groups to portray themselves as the… Continue reading Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance of Urban Development Diversity
Global Marketplace Democracy – Ethical Green Shopping and Buying
Activism > Politics Summary. As individual citizens, it’s difficult to complete with large corporations for the loyalty of our political representatives. However, by choosing to spend money on ethical products, services, companies, manufacturers, organization, and vendors, you can powerfully determine what kind of world we live in. In the world of investing, this is referred to as… Continue reading Global Marketplace Democracy – Ethical Green Shopping and Buying
Unexpected Viewpoints on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
The following documents and resources express viewpoints from either side of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that may be helpful in gaining a broader understanding – particularly for those who may have only heard one side of the argument. The resources below are offered because they convey something of value to the dialog and narrative toward peace. Please consider… Continue reading Unexpected Viewpoints on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
Humor from Romney & Obama – Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York – Al Smith Dinner 2012
Some humor from President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, speaking at the 2012 Al Smith Dinner in New York.
The House I Live In – Eugene Jarecki interview on the Jon Stewart Show Discusses the Incarceration Crisis in the U.S.
Courtesy of Hulu, below is the interview with Eugene Jarecki on the Jon Stewart Show. To learn more, visit TheHouseILiveIn.org.
Consumer Advisory: Wisconsin Capitol Police Arresting Citizens for Holding Signs in WI
Summary. Travelers to Wisconsin should avoid holding signs in or near the Capitol building or any other state office building or facility. This includes inside the buildings or on the grounds surrounding the building(s). Signs Prohibited. This prohibition includes pieces of paper with any message, regardless of how harmless the message is. The sign could… Continue reading Consumer Advisory: Wisconsin Capitol Police Arresting Citizens for Holding Signs in WI