Big Food and Hotel Giants Trying to Peddle Plastic ‘Authenticity’
More and more businesses across the country are adopting an attitude providing a buy-local, un-corporate, anti-chain alternative for customers. But beware of the corporations that are playing the profitable imitation game—don't be duped.
America’s Electoral Farce
Ripping down the structures of the corporate state is a must as the 2016 presidential election is looming in the distance. This means refusing to co-operate. It means joining or building radical mass movements and carrying out civil disobedience.
Corporate Welfare in California
Right now, a grassroots movement is growing of Californians determined to reform this broken commercial property tax system, and who know California needs more stable funding for its schools, libraries, roads, and communities.
What if U.S. and U.N. Sanctioned Israel Over Its Nukes as They Did Iran...
The Middle East already has enough horrible issues without having nuclear weaponry added to the mix. The UN has treated Israel very different from how Iran was treated but should be discouraged when it comes to weaponry like the rest of the Middle East.
The Real Scandal in Denny Hastert’s Life
Hastert openly traded legislative favors for campaign cash, including profiting personally from his powerful position. And, when he was squeezed out because of the corruption, he didn't return to the home folks — he became a K-Street lobbyist, continuing to profit to this day by doing corporate favors.
Ask yourself: Will Donald Trump EVER become president?
As our institutions bend and buckle and approach the breaking point, the president bombs Syria and is hailed by an obeisant media.
Let’s Break Away from Black-Friday Syndrome
Black Friday has been labeled the kickoff to a “Holy Month of Frenzied Commercialization.” Instead of shopping on the Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, connect with people, nature, the spirits and yourself.
Donald Trump Proves What’s Wrong with Bankruptcy Laws in America
One of the biggest economic issues America faces today is what to do when someone can’t pay what they owe. While we are searching for the solution, we don’t need Donald Trump to give us the answer.
The Austerity Vaccine
How complementary currencies can change how we think about money and community as well as inoculate our communities against the fiscal austerity.
Why hasn’t the world set on fire?
"To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger." - James Baldwin