Raymond Dehn’s progressive policies on criminal justice, housing and more are resonating across the city. My latest at In These…
Detroit’s Garbage Incinerator
Smells like environmental racism. Here’s a bit that got cut for space from the final version, but which I think is…
How Youth Hostels Are a Cornerstone for Building a Local Peace Economy
Yes, youth hostels are still a thing, and they’re more important than ever to integrating travelers with local communities. My…
Beggin for Crumbs, from Amazon
Amazon says, “land, site preparation, tax credits/exemptions, relocation grants, workforce grants, utility incentives/grants, permitting, and fee reductions….The initial cost and ongoing…
How Minneapolis African Americans use their money in nonviolent protest
In 1960, black families in Minnesota made about 74% of what white families made. Today, they make about half of what…
Nationwide, Progressive Candidates Are Leading and Winning
My recent look at local campaigns in Atlanta, Albuquerque, Minneapolis, and Birmingham: Progressive candidates are leading and beating Democrat party…
7 Good Things That Happen Every Time You Decide to Buy Local
Live longer, live healthier, and live more peacefully. My latest at AlterNet.
Study asks whether reporters are influenced by who they follow on Twitter
Guess what? They are. Read my latest for Columbia Journalism Review.
Time banking and health
On how time banking is fostering healthier communities. AlterNet.
The Therapeutic Value of Virtual Reality
On using VR to treat PTSD, depression, addiction, anxiety disorders, pain, autism, sexual assault trauma, and fears of everything from…
This is Hell!
Not really. But that’s the name of the Saturday morning show I was on, in Chicago. Listen here or on soundcloud.