Via DailyKos: We like to assert that Daily Kos is a reality-based community. At the very least we surely do not deny science. A new study appearing at Princeton’s website may test … [Read full article]
Tag: democracy
Four Reasons Why Democracy is Ineffective as an Agent of Change
We often take it for granted that democracy is the best way for us to run our societies. In democratic countries, governments are given consent to rule and legitimacy … [Read full article]
Help Protect Democracy In Ukraine
I just sent the following email to my representative in the House. I would appreciate it if you did so as well. And millions of Ukrainians would certainly appreciate the … [Read full article]
Russell Brand Wants Revolution (VIDEO)
I can’t say that I agree with everything Russell Brand says here, but I think I agree with 99% of it. Check this out for an impassioned political tirade or … [Read full article]
The Green Life: Top 5 Green Life Ingredients
For anyone who wants to green their life — really wants to — I think there are 5 basic requirements … or, to make them sound nicer, we’ll call them ingredients. Can … [Read full article]
Get Involved in Politics.. Hear Me Out (Going Green Tip #14)
I’ve got a love-hate relationship with politics, for sure. It can be extremely frustrating, especially given the ignorance and corruption dominating U.S. politics today. I have sworn myself off of … [Read full article]
It's Time to Get Angry
It’s time to get angry. This is what John Kerry, not exactly the most extreme guy, is saying to us. Is it the best solution? This is what Kerry told … [Read full article]
(D)emocracy: Your Chance to Chime-in on Carbon Offset Projects
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission conducted hearings and convened a workshop for scientists, economists, environmental activists and representatives of the leading American retailers of ‘carbon offsets’ and ‘renewable energy … [Read full article]
(D)emocracy: Tell the Feds What You Think About Cape Wind
(Author’s Note: As I write this, the current weather conditions in Nantucket Sound [Wed Feb 13 16:41 EDST] are ideal for wind power generation. With wind speeds of 38 knots … [Read full article]