The Brookings Institution just released a list of the 25 US billionaires with the most political power in the planet. Why have we ceded control to a … [Read more...]
Is Capitalism Itself a New God That’s Devouring the Planet?
Is capitalism a memetic super-organism that uses humanity as a host—a new god created by the humans who serve it—that's now devouring the … [Read more...]
Why Neil deGrasse Tyson is Dead Wrong About GMOs
Neil deGrasse Tyson claims that genetically modified food is nothing to worry about, because human beings have been doing it for thousands of years. … [Read more...]
The 11 Critical Keys to Net Neutrality and Keeping the Internet Free
The battle to keep the Internet free and preserve Net Neutrality continues—here's 11 keys to winning one of the most important fights of our … [Read more...]
Slave Children Were Used by Nestlé, ADM and Cargill to Make Chocolate
Lawsuit alleging that Nestlé, ADM and Cargill benefit from child slavery in their cocoa supply chain in back in court, throwing new light on … [Read more...]
Does Fluoride Cause Brain Damage? Here’s the Science
Fluoride, a compound added to our water supply to improve dental health, has long been accused of lowering IQ and causing brain damage. But what does … [Read more...]
America’s Suburban Dream is Over. You’ll Never Guess What Happens Next
The American middle class is painfully wedged between recovering from the subprime mortgage crisis and preparing for the end of oil. What does that … [Read more...]