Five big myths sold by the defenders of capitalism
I’ve been writing about the economic and environmental realities of marginalized communities for some time, primarily from the perspective of…
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Santa Claus is a marketing gimmick. Let’s consider replacing him.
How Coca-Cola Invented Christmas As We Know It When you see Santa today, all fat and jolly and rosy-cheeked, you’re…
In Hamtramck, a beautiful piece of history is saved
My latest at AlterNet. Hamtramck Stadium is one of the last still-standing Negro League baseball fields in the country. Built…
Scrooge the holiday shopping season
Why support holidays created by a credit card company and an online shopping giant? Scrooge the holiday bloodsuckers. Here’s how…
Books Are Playing a Role in Elevating and Transforming Chicago Communities
Open Books Chicago is inspiring. Read about it at AlterNet.
This Small City Is Showing How Supporting Artists Can Have a Big Impact
Dayton, Ohio, is cool. Yes, really. This little Midwestern city of 140,000 is overlooked by most of the USA—flyover country,…
5 Surprisingly Hip and Progressive Places in Trump Country
Personally, I love Dayton. Read my picks at AlterNet.
There’s More to High School Equivalency Than the GED
GED is a brand–not something you earn. So why do states use it, especially when revenue goes to a U.K.-based…
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…
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…