politics
Unless you have been camping in the woods, hiking the PCT or living under a rock for the last couple months you know disgruntled citizens are uniting together to set up ‘Occupy‘ camps all over the country. Taking their cue from the original Occupy Wall Street movement in New York,… Read the rest
The Los Angeles Times writes that, according to a recent census, bicycle commuters in the City of Angels have increased by 50 percent over the past eight years. That’s part of why the city’s Councilman, Bill Rosendahl, has proposed a cyclist anti-harassment law that’s being considered by the L.A. City… Read the rest
The potential for California to pass a law stating youth must wear ski helmets at all times–or face a revoked lift ticket or fine–has caused many people over the past several months to wonder whether or not the legislation will pass. So, wondering people, do you want the good news… Read the rest
Today, Sarah Shourd, 32, one of three American hikers detained in a Tehran prison on charges of espionage, was freed. Shourd’s companions, Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal, remain indefinitely imprisoned. According to the Iran judiciary, their “pretrial detention” has been extended for two months.
According to Iran’s Press TV, Shourd… Read the rest
On August 31st, President Barack Obama officially proclaimed September 2010 National Wilderness Month. In his proclamation, he stated, “I invite all Americans to visit and enjoy our wilderness areas, to learn about their vast history, and to aid in the protection of our precious national treasures.”
Obama also reiterated in… Read the rest
The 911 calls began at 2:31 p.m. on Monday when onlookers noticed a 20-year-old woman riding her bicycle, naked, along a highway in the state of Washington. A trooper was dispatched, but was unable to locate her. Later that afternoon, at 4:20, another call came in to police. The woman,… Read the rest
The Chairman of the Swedish Climbing Confederation recently announced that the Confederation will implement a policy for naming climbing routes–thereby eliminating those considered “offensive.” This proposed policy comes as a result of averse reactions to climbing routes in Sweden that have Nazi-themed names such as “Swastika,” “Hitler,” and “Third Reich.”… Read the rest
Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate, Dan Maes, has developed a fascinating new theory in attempt to slander his opponent, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. Maes is warning voters that any support for Hickenlooper’s policies—particularly boosting bicycle ridership—builds foundation for “converting Denver into a United Nations community.”
Maes held a rally in Centennial… Read the rest
When heading out to Yellowstone or some other awesome national park, Americans can now add something to their checklist. You may have your bug spray, hiking shoes and enough water, but do you have your rifle?
According to a new federal law, visitors of national parks can now carry guns,… Read the rest
From Volume 3, Issue 4
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Considering water is a natural and public resource, it seems ironic that private companies are making billions by selling it. In the U.S., sales of bottled water have already surpassed those of beer and milk, and are now only second to soda; bottled water is
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Although he sported classic all-American blue jeans, as he started looking at his clothing tags, author and journalist Kelsey Timmerman began to realize he was actually a walking international poster child—for the garment industry. “Made in China,” “Made in Bangladesh,” “Made in Turkey” … our
From Volume 3 Issue 2
They all look so innocent, the neat rows of plastic bottles, toys, electronics, beauty supplies and countless other household products that line the shelves of our mega-stores. In Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What’s at Stake for American Power… Read the rest, Mark Schapiro
From Volume 3 Issue 1
Perhaps one of the coolest project books ever conceived, Hungry Planet… Read the rest takes the reader to 24 countries across the globe to document something at the very essence of human necessity: the food we eat. By default, the investigation into exactly what 30 different families eat
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Imagine the world without you and me. But don’t imagine it in terms of civilization ending by some cataclysmic event; just envision that we humans are suddenly inexplicably but entirely removed from Earth. That’s what Weisman considers in his book in order to investigate how
