TRAVELING THE WORLD, WRITING WHAT THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW.
TRAVELING THE WORLD, WRITING WHAT THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW.
While the myth of ‘American exceptionalism’ continues to plague the thoughts of politicians and TV infotainment “news” channels, it behooves us to recall some actual things in which America excels. Military spending, arms sales, prescription drug use and obesity rates are some of the more notorious ones, but no country comes close to the number Read More…
‘For every person with more than $30 million, there are over 4800 people living in extreme poverty.’ The wealth gap keeps growing as the world’s richest get richer at the expense of the poor, according to a new study released this week by an alliance of major organizations. The World Wealth Report from Oxfam, Greenpeace, and Read More…
Following the recent mass shooting in Orlando, Florida — and other recent attacks seen around the world, including Europe — one might naively assume eliminating support for Islamist militants in the Middle East would be at the top of the list of issues that need to be addressed. According to a recent report by RT’s Read More…
Bipolar Disorder is one of the biggest mental health concerns in the United States, but instead of addressing the true, spiritual nature of the disease, the normal course of treatment involves harmful pharmaceuticals. “I have Bipolar disorder” …say 5.7 million Americans. These patients have been labeled, categorized, and offered an understanding of themselves as diseased, sick, Read More…
In the EU referendum about whether or not the UK should remain in the European Union, the UK government warns that leaving the EU could mean 10 years of uncertainty as new trade deals are formed, and even a collapse of the UK economy with a year of recession. Meanwhile, the news media and anti-EU Read More…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSSNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead Let’s say for conversation’s sake, that the political system in this country is actually salvageable, that it could be resuscitated and Read More…