A Case for Free Universal Education: Investing in a Brighter Future
Access to quality education empowers individuals, fosters innovation, and strengthens communities. Yet, despite its crucial role, education remains inaccessible to millions worldwide due to financial barriers, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality.
A Socialist's Guide to Gun Ownership
We will explore these questions by examining the responsibilities of gun ownership, the role of firearms in a socialist vision of security, and how policy measures can balance individual rights with public safety. Rather than taking a purely pro- or anti-gun stance, this guide aims to provide a nuanced discussion on gun ownership that aligns with the values of social justice, community wellbeing, and collective security.
Socially Responsible Investing: Aligning Your Money with Your Values
In today’s world, where corporate actions have far-reaching impacts on society and the environment, the power of your investments goes beyond just financial returns. Every dollar you invest can help shape corporate behavior and drive societal change. By choosing where to allocate your funds, you influence the kind of future you want to see – whether it’s supporting sustainable practices or promoting ethical labor conditions.
Why Do the Rich Benefit When the Economy Crashes?
Economic crashes can be devastating for many, causing widespread job losses, reduced incomes, and financial insecurity. Yet, paradoxically, some of the wealthiest individuals and institutions often emerge from these crises not only unscathed but significantly wealthier. This raises an important question: why do the rich benefit when the economy crashes?
Urban Homesteading Tips: Sustainable Living in the City
Urban homesteading is transforming how city dwellers approach sustainability. By growing food and even raising small livestock, you can reconnect with nature, save money, and reduce your ecological footprint – all without leaving the city. Urban homesteading empowers individuals and communities to create greener, healthier urban environments while fostering self-reliance.
How to Build a DIY Repair Kit for Common Household Items
Adopting a DIY approach to repairs offers countless benefits – saving money, reducing waste, and empowering you to care for the items you own. Repairing things yourself fosters a sense of accomplishment and independence, and each repair is a small step toward a more sustainable lifestyle.
We Won’t Go Back
So, as I sit here on the eve of yet another election, I fear for our country. I fear for our freedoms. And I fear for the rights of women and for the future of our children. I fear for the immigrants, legal or otherwise, and for the minority communities that give our country its soul.
But I am hopeful, too. This election is a referendum on the country America wishes to be. And I still believe in that best version of America, that beacon on the hill that shines as an example to freedom-loving people everywhere.
Remember as you go to the polls today… We can’t go back. We won’t go back.
Embrace Second-Hand: A Guide to Sustainable and Affordable Living
In today's fast-paced consumer culture, it's easy to get caught up in the constant cycle of buying new things and throwing away old ones. However, there's a more sustainable and affordable alternative – embracing second-hand goods. By choosing to buy used furniture, clothing, household items, and even cars and large appliances, you can reduce your environmental impact, save money, and minimize your reliance on large corporations.
Refreshment Deferred
As the afternoon dragged on, Mt. Rainier loomed overhead, growing bigger and bigger with each step. Soon, the trees gave way to grassy hills. Hoary marmots and striped ground squirrels grazed the meadows and darted across the fields. Overhead, a golden eagle hunted from above the ridge. The mountain’s glaciers shone blue and white in the afternoon sun, and waterfalls dropped dramatically from its cliffs.
But I was getting tired. I found a large flat rock near the trail with a dramatic view of the mountain, and there, at the foot of Mt. Rainier, I stopped and, after seven months of waiting, finally cracked open my can Dr. Pepper.
For-Profit Colleges: The Dangers of Revenue-Motivated Education
Driven by profit motives, for-profit colleges have garnered significant attention – and skepticism – over the years. With for-profit education once again on the rise, let’s take a close look at how these schools work, the allure they have for students, and the dangers they present to our current higher education system.
The Pros and Cons of Hybrid Education: Balancing Benefits and Challenges to Ensure Student Success
Education has evolved significantly over the years, adapting to new technology, the limits of a traditional campus, and the changing needs of students. One of the recent developments in education is the rise of hybrid courses, which combine elements of in-person classes with online learning.
Why Is It So Difficult to Find a Primary Care Physician Right Now?
Since the start of the Covid pandemic, finding a primary care physician as a new patient has become frustratingly difficult. Even if you already have a doctor, securing an appointment can require waiting weeks or even months.
The United States is currently grappling with a shortage of primary care physicians, a problem that is projected to worsen in the coming years.
A Practical Guide to Protecting Yourself Online
In this article, we will explore the various ways in which your personal information can be compromised online, as well as the steps that you can take to keep your personal information safe. By following these tips and being mindful of your online activity, you can protect your personal information from potential threats and reduce your risk of falling victim to cybercrime.
Cannabis in the Workplace: Why many employees regularly use marijuana at work
Whether it is therapeutically or recreationally, a quarter of American workers are now using cannabis before and during work. What does this mean for business in our country? Is cannabis use in the workplace safe?
How I Use Harvard AI to Improve My Happiness and Psychological Health
Deep Longevity, a company focused on healthy aging and longevity, partnered with Harvard medical researcher Dr. Nancy Etcoff and her team to develop a free self-help application, FuturSelf, aimed at improving psychological health.
Social Benefits of a Community Garden
Participating in your community’s garden gives you control over your time spent planting and maintaining your part of the land, so you can truly enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor.
Investing as a Socialist: Ethical Wealth Management
It is possible to build a portfolio that is thoughtful, equitable, and prosperous. By making conscientious investment decisions, you can create a life you are content with, while making the world around you a better place.
What is the Future of Private Education?
The next phase of global education has presented politicians, parents, and education leaders with a quagmire as we work to discover the most effective way to educate the world’s nearly two billion children.
How a Lack of Available Business Services Impacts the Cannabis Industry
As many in the cannabis industry know, securing even basic business services can be a challenge. Important services like insurance, banking, and credit processing are all affected by this shortage of providers willing to work in the cannabis market.
Have I Been Treating My Anxiety with Cannabis Wrong?
A common question I hear from people is “Can I use marijuana to treat my anxiety?”
Due to the wide variety in types of anxiety, as well as the types and potency of cannabis products and the way the individual reacts to them, this is a very complex question to answer. However, with a little research and some self examination, many users find that cannabis can help to address symptoms of anxiety.