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Mrs. Smith (Pitt) Goes to Washington? Angelina Jolie Should
Brains, heart and experience combined with charisma, charm and a great work ethic, are all the ingredients we need in our representatives in Washington
Homeless Man Combines Literacy and Generosity for Good
Reading expands your mind, reduces ignorance based prejudices and evolves our thinking. Homeless South African man, Philani, is doing something about expanding literacy.
Julian Casablancas Wants You to Engage in Our Democracy
With mid term turnout the lowest in 70 years, engaging, energizing and mobilizing young people into the political process is critical, and artists are key.
Fight Corruption in Politics and Take our Country Back
It’s time we the people minimize money and corruption in our politics and take control of the election process as well as oversight of how we are governed
They say it’s a GOP Wave. Hope You’re a Good Swimmer
Many Americans voted to give control of both house of congress to the Republican party. Time will tell if this was a wise choice on their part.
Lewis Black on Voter Suppression: “Not on my Watch Baby”
Current voter ID laws are voter suppression laws. They perverse our democracy and perpetuate failures of the existing version of our marketplace of ideas
It’s Halloween. Is the Kaci Hickox Witch-Hunt Over?
Ebola is deadly and highly contagious, but not easily transmitted. Fear and panic should not guide public health decisions. Science should.
Elizabeth Warren and Henry Ford Agree. Middle Class is It
Prosperity in America rises and falls with the middle class. Making higher education affordable and refinancing crushing student loan debt, will grow the economy for all.
John Oliver Debates Minimum Wage. Living Wage Anyone?
The federal minimum wage has not been adjusted since 2009 and does not provide a living wage for full time work. Time to fix it?
Hungry Homeless Man Shares Food, So Should We
Hunger in America is real, devastating and suffered by millions—many with jobs. We must emulate those who share the little they have and do much better.
Nina Pham is Ebola Free. We Can Beat Ebola, Yes We Can
Ebola, although deadly and highly infectious, is not easily transmitted and can be successfully treated, especially if caught early.
Kurdish Female Freedom Fighters, Equal in War
Kurdish women more than prove their equality and metal as freedom fighters. Will they be equal in peace as well?
Serena Williams to Luciana Berger, Racism not Tolerated
From public officials making offensive comments about private citizens, to private citizens making the same about public officials, bigotry and racism will not be tolerated.
Comets Are Coming. What Are We Doing About It?
A comet collision with Earth with catastrophic results is inevitable. We have the technology to avoid it, but do we have the global cooperation and will?
A Warrior Makes His Sister’s Wedding, and Her Day
Warriors put their lives in harms way and sacrifice themselves for us all. Moments of grace such as these make life so much better.