Obama & Chavez were smooching?! Not really…. it’s part of United Colors of Benetton's effort to bring awareness to their Unhate Foundation, which seeks to contribute to the creation of a new culture of tolerance and to combat hated. The ad campaign, featuring world leaders kissing and made possible by photoshop, is self-aware in its… Continue reading
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The State of Young America
Some interesting breakdowns here. An excerpt: Jobs & The Economy Only workers with at least a BA degree saw earnings increase over the last generation Median earnings for young African-Americans are 75% of the earnings of whites; 68% for Latinos Young women earn less than men at every level of education. Twenty-nine percent of 18-24 year… Continue reading The State of Young America
Today’s problems come from yesterday’s solutions. Peter Senge Yes, this is a cynical thought, but also a smart guiding tool. In a perfect world, there would be no problems, but in this perpetually imperfect world, we can hopefully recognize that problems result (often unintentionally) as a result of or in the context of solutions (good… Continue reading
The struggle for justice doesn’t end with me. This struggle is for all the Troy Davises who came before me and all the ones who will come after me. I’m in good spirits and I’m prayerful and at peace. But I will not stop fighting until I’ve taken my last breath. Troy Davis I’m so… Continue reading
9/11/2011
I devote today to remembering the strength and courage of our country 10 years ago, from the first responders to the heroes on Flight 93 to the support networks throughout the country, and celebrating the friendships of here and now. We all have our own stories and connections, but ultimately, as 9/11/01 taught us, this… Continue reading 9/11/2011
Happy 25th Birthday, Gilad Shalit.
Can we please give this man his life back? What will it take? Clearly, the vigils, protests, letters, requests, and pleading isn’t tangibly achieving much, and 5 birthdays as a hostage should be unacceptable to society. Worldwide, there are too many people unethically held hostage, and Gilad’s captivity is especially resonant because he’s my age.… Continue reading Happy 25th Birthday, Gilad Shalit.
Why the “earthquake” and “hurricane” are just another government conspiracy.
1. It’s totally stimulating the economy. 2. It’s making people feel like the government is working for them. 3. It’s proving that climate change is real and putting it back on the political map. 4. It’s another reason they can cite Twitter as awesome and get them to work with the government more. OK, in… Continue reading Why the “earthquake” and “hurricane” are just another government conspiracy.
Thank you, Warren Buffett. Now, if only Congress would listen.
Thank you, Warren Buffett. Now, if only Congress would listen.
Volunteering in America. There’s no way to ignore the impact here; we need to protect and continue to grow our human capital in this regard and not squelch the amazing drive that’s already there through cuts and a dismissive attitude towards volunteerism. Want to do something about it? Do it.
Where DO tax dollars go?
Where DO tax dollars go?
Jen Bokoff 
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