The Feeling of Revolution

Even the act of reading about a revolution can make one feel free, even if the revolution is not related to the reader at all. There is something about revolution that is so engaging, so universal – some of us want to be rebels all the time. They want the revolution to never end, because … Continue reading →

Areas for Improvement

“from 1980 to 2005, more than 80 percent of total increase in Americans’ income went to the top 1 percent” isn’t that completely messed up? interested in the extreme inequality in our own nation?  check these out: The United States of Inequality, by Timothy Noah this has also got some really great graphics (quote above … Continue reading →

Trouser House needs your vote!

So, I know I mentioned last month that you should vote for Trouser House on the Brighter Planet website.  We kind of lost that one, sorely.  But now, we have a chance to redeem ourselves.  We are participating in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge, in conjunction with GOOD magazine! Trouser House, contemporary art + urban farming, … Continue reading →

Are you a wannabe farmer?

Then the Crop Mob movement may be for you.  The first Crop Mob was started in North Carolina in2008.  It’s a volunteer network connecting people who want to work on farms with small-time farmers that would like (dare I say need?) some extra hands to complete projects.  These farmers are able to offer experience and … Continue reading →

Our stuff

This is the short film, The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard. This video shows the plethora of negative consequences of our current system of produce, promote, consume, and throw out. It’s about 20 minutes long, but quite engaging. Take a look! Over the last few years, I have grown more and more disapproving of … Continue reading →