Many women make a conscious decision not to have children. What are the reasons behind their choice – and what reactions does it prompt? The film [m]otherhood investigates these questions and examines the maternal myth inherent in all cultures. Woman and mother – the two words are often used interchangeably. Amid a widespread belief that… Continue reading Women who don’t want to be mothers
Category: Public Interest
America’s EMT Shortage Has Communities Relying on Unpaid Volunteers
There’s a crisis unfolding in rural America. While big cities are getting bigger, small-town USA is shrinking. If you live in one of these rural communities, chances are you’re poorer and sicker than your urban counterpart. Across the country, towns that have less people have even less first responders. Oceana, West Virginia is one of… Continue reading America’s EMT Shortage Has Communities Relying on Unpaid Volunteers
Henry George – Progress and Poverty
Praise for Progress and Poverty Among many famous people who asserted that it was impossible to refute George on the land question were Winston Churchill, Leo Tolstoy, John Dewey, and Bertrand Russell. Tolstoy and Dewey, especially, dedicated much of their lives to spreading George’s ideas. Tolstoy was preaching about the ideas in Progress and Poverty… Continue reading Henry George – Progress and Poverty
“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
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
HEALTHCARE – Why Drugs Are So Expensive
Americans today spend more on pharmaceuticals per capita than anyone else in the world, and more than one in five say they have trouble affording their prescription drugs. But they might not know about the alternative pathways to medicine. VICE’s Hamilton Morris explores the world of clandestine chemists, DIY bio hackers, and grey markets to… Continue reading HEALTHCARE – Why Drugs Are So Expensive
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
When Nina Kollars Received a free Nespresso machine.
Introduction A con artist conducting a financial fraud scam through eBay sent Nina Kollars a free Nespresso machine. The scammer didn’t realize that Nina Kollars is an Associate Professor at the Naval War College with extensive experience in Strategic and Operational Research. Suspecting something was going on, Nina began conducting an elaborate research project on… Continue reading When Nina Kollars Received a free Nespresso machine.
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.
MEDIA REFORM: The Des Moines Register Responds to Public Protest Over Carson King Profile 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 MEDIA REFORM: The Des Moines Register Responds to Public Protest Over Carson King Profile 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
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)