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“Dark Money” PBS Democracy Documentary About Impact of Secret Donors

Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. For a limited time you can watch the documentary on the PBS website. It’s also available on YouTube for rent or purchase. The film has a 94% positive rating on Rotten… Continue reading “Dark Money” PBS Democracy Documentary About Impact of Secret Donors

POLITICS – Meet John James of Michigan Running for U.S. Senate

Politics John James of Michigan is running for U.S. Senate. Below you’ll find his latest campaign ad that was released today. He’s new to politics, and as of June 2018, his opponent, a multi-term incumbent, has outspent him by 300% and his opponent still has $6.2 million cash on hand compared to the $868K on… Continue reading POLITICS – Meet John James of Michigan Running for U.S. Senate

“The Facebook Dilemma” – PBS FRONTLINE Documentary (2018)

“The Facebook Dilemma” is a major investigation of Facebook’s impact on privacy and democracy around the world. The documentary Premiered on 29 Oct 2018. The documentary examines the early years of the company through the present day global impact and repercussions of Facebook. Other issues addressed include the surveillance and data gathering aspects of Facebook… Continue reading “The Facebook Dilemma” – PBS FRONTLINE Documentary (2018)

ResourcesForLife.com News 201809

ResourcesForLife.com – News 201809 | 30 Sep 2018 | Sunday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read the Resources for Life monthly newsletter. Personal Update My Personal Update for September is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page and also visit my AboutGregJohnson.com website.… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201809

LEADERSHIP: National Religious Leader Calls for Fewer Nice Guys – Asks for street fighters at every level of government.

On 28 Sep 2018, conservative Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. stated the following via Twitter: “Conservatives & Christians need to stop electing ‘nice guys’. They might make great Christian leaders but the US needs street fighters … at every level of government … because many Republican leaders are a bunch of wimps.” This is a… Continue reading LEADERSHIP: National Religious Leader Calls for Fewer Nice Guys – Asks for street fighters at every level of government.

“Head Above Water” by Avril Lavigne – Music Video About Rising Up, Breaking Through, and Moving Forward

“Head Above Water” Music Video by Avril Lavigne After years of silence, Canadian singer Avril Lavigne makes a strong come back with “Head Above Water” which seems to be a reflection on her struggle in recent years recovering from Lyme Disease. The lyrics and more information can be found further down on this page. To… Continue reading “Head Above Water” by Avril Lavigne – Music Video About Rising Up, Breaking Through, and Moving Forward

SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018)

The video streams below are made available via YouTube of the Senate Judiciary Committee panel hearing on 27 Sep 2018 with testimony from Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford. The hearing began at 9AM ET and lasted many hours. Broadcasts are listed alphabetically in order of network name. For video coverage of the vote on the… Continue reading SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018)

DEMOCRACY – Charles Koch Speaks Out Against Corporate Welfare and Crony Capitalism

Video In this 24 Apr 2018 video, Jonathan Karl of ABC News interviews conservative billionaire Charles Koch. Quotes “We have this corporate welfare that benefits established companies and makes it very difficult for somebody to get started because this two-tiered society creates welfare for the wealthy and creates obstacles to opportunities for the disadvantaged. I… Continue reading DEMOCRACY – Charles Koch Speaks Out Against Corporate Welfare and Crony Capitalism

HEALTH – Building an Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain

This page contains some video presentations about how to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain. Lisa Genova (19 May 2017) Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do… Continue reading HEALTH – Building an Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain