Category: Public Interest

Education, Economy, and National Security

Introduction For several years I’ve been inspired by the TennesseePromise.gov program, a ‘college for all program’ created by a conservative Republican governor Bill Haslam. Making higher education more accessible is a strategy used by conservatives and those in business to promote a greater skilled workforce for industry and economic prosperity. It’s not only good for… Continue reading Education, Economy, and National Security

My Writing Method for Online Content

Introduction This document offers an overview of my writing method for online content. Topics are listed here in alphabetical order. Recent revisions to this document are described at the bottom of the page and listed by date. Analytics For writings that are posted online, we can learn a lot from the study of visitors or… Continue reading My Writing Method for Online Content

Cornel West Talks About the Presidency of Barack Obama

This is a short excerpt from a 10 January 2017 BBC World Service Newshour broadcast featuring Dr. Cornel West talking about the presidency of Barack Obama. In compliance with the Fair Use Doctrine, this short clip is shared here for public commentary and educational purposes. Although Cornel West is talking about President Obama, the topics and… Continue reading Cornel West Talks About the Presidency of Barack Obama

“Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action

Summary The following video is an important global announcement regarding the fate of the planet. In cooperation with National Geographic, the United Nations, various world leaders (including Pope Francis), and numerous organizations, U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio traveled the world for three years to document the current environmental state of the earth. This documentary… Continue reading “Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action

Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016

Introduction In 2016, the reason for and role of third party candidates is very different. So is their impact. In most election years, third party candidates are viewed as an expression of protest that ultimately weakens a more viable candidate. Sometimes the expression of protest is a petty and superficial reaction by those who didn’t win… Continue reading Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016

Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.

Jill Stein of the Green Party has been an increasingly popular candidate choice for progressives, especially those who may be disenfranchised Bernie Sanders supporters, or those looking to support a woman for president as an alternative to Hillary Clinton. She’s the new Bernie Sanders, and being treated as such. In what seemed to be an… Continue reading Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.