Latest music album includes Monsanto and Walmart-themed songs from the always political Neil Young
Capitalism and Big Business articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Measure What Matters: Results Not Paperwork
What we measure is what we get. Measure what matters; focus on outcomes not paperwork; and reward genuine achievement not the number of pages in a report. If we can’t get the numbers right we will never understand why 45 million Americans live in poverty
Is the Greek Debt Referendum Democratic?
Constitutional experts question whether proposed Greek debt referendum is really democratic option
That Was Then and This is Now
I write this in anticipation of World Refugee Day, June 20th. I would like you to read the stories of refugees today, interwoven with my own tale of a better yesterday.
Our Monsanto Family
I’m calling this post Monsanto Family because of the relationship disconnect from nature we are currently in. “Families” are not raising “organic” children.
News Corp Turnover Could Be Game-Changer at Fox News
Change at one of the biggest media companies to follow Murdoch’s News Corp turnover announcement
Clinton Wall Street Ties Clash With Party Politics
Long-running mutual relationship muddies transformative Hillary Clinton Wall Street policy claims
On Social Consciousness and the Perception of Difference
Social awareness, indignation, and compassion do not begin in any one’s singular, isolated consciousness. These move toward each one of us from everyone everywhere, gather strength within us and lift us up beyond ourselves.
Wall Street Political Donations Need New Scrutiny
Fresh concerns raised over legality and transparency of sizable Wall Street political donations
African Free Trade Pact Seeks Continent’s Integration
Deal signed in Egypt seeks to promote regional integration in support of African free trade ties