Atlantic Avenue Subway Station I know graffiti is “just graffiti” and I shouldn’t read into it, but I did. I generally agree with the sentiment here (access to affordable, healthy food should be human right, especially according to the values on which our country was founded), but don’t think it accomplishes anything. Clearly, the intended… Continue reading
Tag: taxes
I like that there’s a Tumblr to give the American public straight up answers. I’m sad that the American public doesn’t do grammar or know how to Google when they do know how to find the small ‘Ask’ button on a Tumblr page*. I’m also sad that the answer is so matter-of-fact that it doesn’t… Continue reading
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
2011 State Soda Tax Map
Higher! Higher! [Yes, I know, slippery slope with taxing sugary food/beverage. But I still support it.]2011 State Soda Tax Map
Just taught my kids about taxes by eating 38% of their ice cream. Conan, setting what I think is a brilliant new model for Grade 2 Econ.
Death in a digital age.
Death in a digital age.
Thank you, Warren Buffett. Now, if only Congress would listen.
Thank you, Warren Buffett. Now, if only Congress would listen.
Fat Tax!
It feels completely wrong even though the idea of health responsibility is completely fair. But, how can we penalize lower income families (yes, that’s a ‘risk factor’ for obesity) when they can’t afford it as easily AND have lower access to health and health care?! Also, how will tax authorities know who to tax… health… Continue reading Fat Tax!
So wonderful! A tax on plastic / paper bags!
This makes so much cents*! (ha.) Bring on the reusable bags, folks! *The one part that I don’t get is how you can tell if the ‘original intent’ is for pet waste, even though I support the theory of that, too. So wonderful! A tax on plastic / paper bags!
why do they always have to depict tax people like THAT? (infographic via Lab42, the full infographic and article via Mashable)
Jen Bokoff 
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