Category Archives: Politics

Home Ownership

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

Listening to Picturing a Meltdown, an interview with two of the authors of a comic-style book explaining what led to our economic crisis, I realized that in addition to marriage as the foundation of society, there is another myth that … Continue reading →

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Ethics in Real Life

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

I’ve been thinking a lot about ethics lately. No, not the book variety. No, I am not writing a paper on ethics. It’s ethics in real life. You know, something like: Is getting $450 per week worth a little lie … Continue reading →

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Care for Health?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by

The absolutely scariest thing of taking the plunge is losing health insurance through work. Although that coverage wasn’t terrific – I am still paying for a minor accident – at least it felt like I didn’t have to worry too … Continue reading →

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Week 7: July 7 – Prison Industrial Complex

Posted on July 7, 2009 by

As if I had planned it that way, I did my 7th uphill walk on the 7th day of the 7th month…. We’ve raised almost $600 (we’re – appropriately – $7 short)! We got $400 more to go to reach … Continue reading →

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Independence and Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2009 by

Freedom: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Independence: free from outside control; not depending on anothers’ authority. Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence. (Source: Oxford American Dictionary) On … Continue reading →

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Week 6: June 30 – Paranoia and Empire

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

Six weeks down and two weeks to go with $442 more to raise to meet my goal. Thank you to everybody for your support. Both monetary and verbal support are greatly appreciated. And if you’ve been meaning to help me … Continue reading →

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