Activism Summary. Sometimes we need to have a vision for change that extends our entire lifetime and perhaps beyond. This can help us see that the small steps we take, and the small changes we make, can ultimately bring about a huge change in the world. Such a broader vision helps us keep going when… Continue reading Small Steps Toward Big Changes
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71-year-old Harmonica Player Spends Money on Activism Instead of Prescription Medicine
Activism Summary. Andy Mackie is a 71-year-old Scottish-born retired horse trainer and musician. After his ninth heart surgery, his doctors had him on 15 medications with side-effects that made his life miserable. From Medications to Music. One day he decided to stop taking the medications and instead use the money he saved to give musical instruments… Continue reading 71-year-old Harmonica Player Spends Money on Activism Instead of Prescription Medicine
Transcendent Activism and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing
Activism Transcendent Activism and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing by Gregory Johnson On 8 April 2010, I posted an article about the Agriprocessors slaughterhouse in Postville and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing. Since I am a vegetarian animal welfare advocate and the article was not critical of Rubashkin or Agriprocessors, it was considered as offering an interesting perspective.… Continue reading Transcendent Activism and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing
“Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams
Effective Living Summary. This document is a response by Gregory Johnson to the article Conflict or Cooperation by Walter E. Williams. * * * Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy by Gregory Johnson Walter E. Williams wrote an article called Conflict or Cooperation that describes how big government can hinder freedom and liberty by allowing a majority… Continue reading “Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams
Pepsi Refresh Project to Refresh Everything on Planet Earth
Activism > Advertising Summary. In January 2010, Pepsi launched the Refresh Everything campaign to change the world. Click here to see the inspiring Pepsi commercial. Philanthropists such as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are well known for giving billions of dollars, but such large donations rarely seem to directly and broadly impact smaller grass roots organizations. This… Continue reading Pepsi Refresh Project to Refresh Everything on Planet Earth
The Urgency of Youth Representation, Action, and Activism in World Democracy
Activism | Relationships Summary. Imagine a person who’s brain is only partially operational. Their thoughts, words, decisions, and behavior would likely be impeded. So it is also true when a society does not have an open balanced democratic dialog and political system which includes all people of the society regardless of age or gender. If a… Continue reading The Urgency of Youth Representation, Action, and Activism in World Democracy
Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability
Activism Summary. In tough economic times, it’s even more essential to achieve the greatest value from money spent on defense and national security. A nation’s armed forces and military personnel must be fully trained and equipped to meet modern threats to national security. The threats we face today are like none we’ve ever faced before. For… Continue reading Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability