…War is Over – If You Want It
Source – globalcitizen.org – “…The Scandinavian country has become so good at waste management that it imports nearly 800,000 tons of waste from countries like the UK, Norway, Italy, and Ireland to feed its 32 WTE plants. By not wasting its waste and recycling 99% of it, Sweden is on its way to achieving zero…
Source – phibetaiota.ne – “…Human beings, who had spent centuries evolving away from slavery, were re-commoditised by the Industrial Era. Open source everything, in this context…to learn from our mistakes, and catalyse the re-opening of the commons, in the process breaking the grip of defunct power structures…Sharing, not secrecy, is the means by which we…
Source – dhammabrothers.com – “…In the nameless, faceless anonymity of prison life, where daily life is organized around social control and punishment, Vipassana has offered an alternative social identity based on brotherhood and spiritual development”: (The Dhamma Brothers: A Dramatic Story Of Human Potential And Transformation) Donaldson Correctional Facility is situated in the Alabama countryside…
Source – resilience.org – On some occasions, rare though they are, the slogan “Another world is possible,” becomes reality. ~Raul Zibechi – Nowadays the exit from the so-called economic crisis in Europe has become the main topic of conversation. Various politicians, “experts” and technocrats speak of possible exits from the critical situation in which our…
Source – TrueActivist.com – When there are more foreclosed homes than individuals living on the street, you know there’s something wrong with ‘the system’. Cities like Dallas, Texas and Honolulu, Hawaii have implemented creative concepts to help remedy the homelessness crisis in the States, but until recently, no major Canadian city had successfully alleviated its…
Source – yesmagazine.org – “…Stark boundaries—rich vs. poor, black and brown vs. white—begin to break down as people share parks, trails, libraries, nature centers, and other gathering places”: Philadelphia’s Alternative to Gentrification Spreads Opportunity to All Corners – By Jay Walljasper For decades, the “Philadelphia Story” was about steady economic decline. That story is being…
Source – trueactivist.com – List of companies that uses Monsanto products. In light of the recent public anger over the Monsanto Protection Act, here’s a simple, printable list of companies that use Monsanto products. By avoiding products made by companies on this list, you can help ensure your money isn’t going to Monsanto and also…
Source – medium.com – A few months ago, I freed myself from society, I’ve released myself from attachments I had and fear that locked me to the system. And since then, I started seeing the world from a different perspective. The perspective that everything is changing and most of us have not even realized that.…
Source – bullhorn.nationofchange.org – “It’s time to talk about alternatives,” says team of thinkers behind the Next System Project. “It’s time to talk about what’s next.” “It is time for Americans to think boldly about … what it will take to move our country to a very different place, one where outcomes that are truly…
Source – shareable.net – Liquid Democracy is one of the boldest contemporary innovations in democratic decision-making. The idea uses web technology that allows users to interact in new ways. Its primary innovators are located in Berlin, and Germany has been the first to adopt and apply Liquid Democracy systems in the context of political parties,…
Source – naturalblaze.com – Are you aware that in the United States, nearly 40% of the food produced is tossed into the trash? As it makes its way to the landfill, 795 million people in the world wonder where their next meal will come from. It’s ridiculous – as well as disheartening, which is why…
Source – theinternationalforecaster.com – Do you want the good news first or the bad news? Alright, here’s the bad news: Google is about to start ranking sites according to their conformity with mainstream opinion. Or at least that’s what the headlines would have you believe. The usual sources in the controlled corporate media are telling…
Source – wakeup-world.com – There is a profound shift in consciousness occurring. This shift is part of the intentional evolution of human consciousness by members of the human race far and wide across this planet we call Earth. By being mindful of our thoughts, we are able to shape our reality in a number of…
Source – theantimedia.org – “…Anti-Media’s evolution from a fiercely independent news blog to The Homepage of Independent Media is now fully operational…By combining our strengths of broad spectrum anti-establishment journalism, strategic partnerships with dozens of premier independent media outlets, and a huge network of activists and free thinkers from across the political spectrum, we’ve created…
Source – thelastamericanvagabond.com, By Ryan Cristian – A new survey conducted by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC helps explain why Big Pharma is so afraid of cannabis. The pharmaceutical and alcohol industries, both powerful influences in Washington, have long lobbied against cannabis legalization in order to protect their profits. However, the tide has turned as…
Source -inhabitat.com – “…Trócaire Executive Director Éamonn Meehan said in a statement, “The Irish political system is now finally acknowledging what the overwhelming majority of people already know: that to have a fighting chance to combat catastrophic climate change we must phase out fossil fuels and stop the growth of the industry that is driving…
Source – yesmagazine.org – “…Like ruling classes throughout history, Nader argues, our contemporary Republican and Democratic parties use a divide-and-conquer strategy to “deliberately undermine organic solidarities” across lines of race, gender, and class”: (Nader Calls for a New 1 Percent- By Andy Lee Roth) In his latest book, the critic and activist proposes the creation…
Source – greatergood.berkeley.edu – “…The key, Berger argues, is to use social influence for good. All it takes is one dissenting view to turn a misguided consensus into healthy disagreement. Creating a more diverse environment in your workplace or classroom can help more people feel like they belong, rather than feeling pressure to be the…
Source – strategic-culture.org – “…With the fall of the Iron Curtain, sights were set on an improbable quest to conquer the Heartland nations with the intent of dominating the whole world. The consequences of this miscalculation have led the United States to being relegated to the role of mere observer, watching the unions and integrations…
Source – zerohedge.com – “…The idea is not unique to Finland…Advocates point to the Italian city of Livorno, which started a guaranteed basic income for the city’s 100 poorest families in June. The scheme was extended to further 100 families starting Sunday. They are receiving €500 ($525) per month. Pilot programs are also being discussed…
Source – forbes.com – “…We decided to target a very specific part of the food system to start off. There are 4,400 institutional distributors of fresh fruit and produce to restaurants, hospitals, and universities. We are selling to small and medium sized distributors with revenues between $3 million and $75 million – representing an $860…
Source – paulcraigroberts.org – “… Perhaps the era of fooling deceived Americans is coming to an end. Clearly the ruling oligarchy is concerned that the websites on the 200 List now control the explanations although not the levers of power. Nevertheless, if the pen is more powerful than the sword, power will return to the…
Source – yesmagazine.org – “…Remember that as you resist the dystopian world of extraction, Donald Trump, violence, and racism, you can also use your activism to build up the world you want. Do your own “just transition,” switching to clean energy, conserving, protecting the water, rebuilding the soil”: (The Many Ways to Help Standing Rock-…
Source – trueactivist.com – “… The reason fracking and off-shore oil drilling are expanding is not because it is profitable, it’s because that’s all that’s left. Fossil fuel companies are on their death bed and instead of making the albeit painful but necessary switch to renewable energy, they clinging to their and the world’s fossil…
Source – popularresistance.org – “…The movement organized spectacle protests that drew attention to an agreement being secretly negotiated. People across the country organized leafletting, teach-ins and visibility actions…It became impossible to hide the TPP. The secret was exposed. Once exposed, the movement educated people about what it contained. Wikileaks and others leaked portions of the…
Source – trueactivist.com – “…The ‘Bus Hound’, the UK’s first poop-powered bus, has just set a speed record for a regular service bus with a top speed of 76.8 miles per hour (123.5kph). Powered by biomethane derived from cow manure, it is pushing the limits of sustainable technology and showing the world just what can…
Source – occupy.com – “…The movement, which promised to go beyond opposition to the establishment and to effect real political change, is starting to keep that promise. Already, the party has put forward two mayoral candidates that are in no way backed by the nepotist, cronyist traditions of old Italian politics”: (5 Star on the…
Source – bilaterals.org – “…60 mayors across Europe have signed onto a joint statement, calling for TTIP and CETA to be scrapped. It notes that CETA “will jeopardise democratic principles by substantially reducing political scope and constraining public choices”, and concludes: “For all these considerations, we demand that current negotiations on TTIP and TISA be…
Source – geopolitics.co – “…And no matter how much it tries, NATO could not start a new war anywhere in the world. All of Eurasia are now poised to give their full support to the China-led “One Belt, One Road” massive economic programs to redevelop the planet for the benefit of all its inhabitants”: (US…
Source – paulcraigroberts.org – “…In America today “conspiracy kooks” outnumber those who believe the official lies. As the official lies are themselves conspiracy theories, Americans who disbelieve the official conspiracy theories outnumber Americans who believe official conspiracy theories. The question is: who are the real conspiracy kooks, the majority who disbelieve the official lies or…
Source – eurointelligence.com – “…It appears the establishment – as Nigel Farage confirmed – is befuddled and losing control. Fighting this anti-globalisation push on many fronts is becoming untenable for them…What we are seeing is not a flaw in democracy, but democracy in action: the system is rebelling”: (Et Tu Austria – 3rd European…
Source – washingtonpost.com – “…Traders on Thursday staged a massive sell-off, sending shares in GEO and CCA sliding more than 35 percent. Both companies in recent years have tried to broaden their business — building re-entry facilities; selling ankle monitors — but some investors now worry that Thursday’s announcement could set the stage for a…
Source – .thevenusproject.com – “…The Venus Project calls for a straightforward approach to the redesign of a culture, in which the age-old inadequacies of war, poverty, hunger, debt, environmental degradation and unnecessary human suffering are viewed not only as avoidable, but totally unacceptable”: (‘The Venus Project’, Beyond Poverty, Politics & War, The Choice Is Ours…
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