Ignorant politicians are elected by ignorant people. US education, like the US health system, is notorious for its failures. In the most powerful nation on … American IgnoranceRead more
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The Compact : Reuse is better than recycling
December 18, 2006: In the living room, the group gathers to share inspirational stories about the joy of finding just the right previously owned shower … The Compact : Reuse is better than recyclingRead more
Include movie makers into convict list
PATNA: A nine-year-old boy has been murdered allegedly by two teenaged neighbours who kidnapped him after taking a cue from a Bollywood film, triggering protests … Include movie makers into convict listRead more
Dr. Binayak Sen
Award-winning human rights activist Dr. Binayak Sen, who has worked as a public health professional in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh for twenty-five years. … Dr. Binayak SenRead more
True Cost of Chevron
Now Chevron’s annual report reports that 2008 was the company’s most profitable year in history. Just ahead of Chevron’s shareholder meeting, a new report released … True Cost of ChevronRead more
Boss-less firm
The Take, documentary by Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein, about workers in Argentina taking over factories abandoned by their owners. Zanon Ceramics. After two years … Boss-less firmRead more
TV-Free Life
David Burke is a man with a mission: he wants to rid the world of television. Thirteen years ago, Burke decided the time had come … TV-Free LifeRead more
Pirates of Somalia
By Johann Hari Pirates have never been quite who we think they are. In the “golden age of piracy” – from 1650 to 1730 – … Pirates of SomaliaRead more
Why hunger
Article written by Frances Moore Lappé Hunger is not caused by a scarcity of food but a scarcity of democracy. Hunger is not caused by … Why hungerRead more