Category: Economics
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Santa Isn’t Real, and other fables
Imagination is a beautiful gift we humans have, and no other being on Earth possesses it from what we know. Children often have an overactive imagination, and we’ve created fables in our different cultures to cultivate kids’ imaginations. It’s not a problem to believe in fairy tales when you’re a six-year-old, but it’s far different from believing in fantasy…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The legendary life of Brazilian soccer icon Pele in photos A three-time World Cup winner who scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, Pele is known as the “king of soccer,” the world’s most beautiful game. “The difficult, the extraordinary, is not scoring a thousand goals like Pelé. It is creating a goal like Pelé,” wrote…
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The Week in the Stories Around the Globe
Taliban Suspend University Education for Women in Afghanistan The Taliban government has suspended university education for all female students in Afghanistan, the latest step in its brutal clampdown on the rights and freedom of women. #Taliban #Afghanistan #WomensRightsAreHumanRights Selling a war: Report exposes how German media stirs up militancy in society and works to prevent…
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Five Things Elon Musk Could Do: Besides being a Twitter Troll
Unfortunately, one of my favorite social media sites was brought by a megalomaniac billionaire. Like the other billionaire who owned it before wasn’t annoying enough, at least Jack kept a low profile except when sucking up to Prez 45. Elon Musk’s buying of Twitter allows him to become the world’s most famous internet troll. We all…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
More than 500 Labor Historians Condemn Biden’s Intervention in Freight Rail Dispute It is unclear what, if anything, the letter will accomplish, but Barker will be pleased if it at least demonstrates solidarity with the freight rail workers. “I think it’s a mistake to think historians only think about the past. If you’re doing it…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Mike Steadman
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Marine Corps veteran, mentor, and champion boxer…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Mexico’s President López Obrador leads a massive pro-government march “You can’t make a change overnight and Andrés Manuel is not infallible,” Pedroche said. “But we have worked hard and what we don’t want is for this to be reversed.” #Mexico #Election #VivaMexico #Politics Migrants survive 11-day trip to Spain on ship’s rudder Three migrants who…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Did the world make progress on climate change? Here’s what was decided at global talks “We call for reduced CO2 emissions,” said Zambia’s environment minister Collins Nzovu after the meeting ended. “That’s a basic issue. Right now, as it is, we will not reach 1.5 [degrees Celsius]. We are off the map completely.” #COP27 #ClimateChange…
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A Convo w/ a Liberal
It’s almost time for the midterm elections. As you heard, “it’s the most important election of our lifetimes” is upon us. I’m sure if the Democrats lose to the fascist and racist GOP, the Media will blame everything on everyone else for the DNC losses. Black people, Trumpers, the new Weird Al movie, or Russian super spy…
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The Week in the Stories Around the Globe
90+ Groups Tell Biden to ‘Listen to Haitian Civil Society,’ Reject Military Intervention Discouraging military intervention, the letter pressures Biden to “listen to Haitian civil society; respect the fundamental rights of the Haitian people to shape Haitian solutions; and reevaluate U.S. support to the de facto Prime Minister Henry, as that unconditional support has removed…
