Reconciling the Spiritual and Socio-Political
I have spiritual goals and I have socio-political goals. My spiritual goals, which I won’t go into too much detail about, are probably similar to many other people's: increase my compassion, love, and...
View ArticleWhat is Democracy?
For this week’s post I would like to ask a single question: What is democracy? Please share your answers in the comments. I will feature what I think are the most interesting responses in next week’s...
View ArticleDefining Democracy
Last week I asked readers to answer this single question: “What is democracy?” I asked this question -- without consulting a dictionary or political science textbook -- because I am not sure of the...
View ArticleNoWorkNoSchoolNoBankingNoShopping YesJusticeYesLoveYesMay1st
Today is a nationwide General Strike. Take a day off from your normal life and find an event in your city. See you in the streets and have a great day! Read More
View ArticleTaking the Fear Out of Voting
by Clay Shentrup The Problem My fellow voter: have you ever been afraid to vote for your favorite candidate? If so, you’re not alone. It happens to the best of us. Take my friend Bob. Back in the 2008...
View ArticleYou Are Not Your Task List
Anxiety Creates Extra Tasks - And Problems Have you ever had one of those ‘super-productive’ days where you burn through all of your tasks and then feel... strangely hollow? This feeling arises...
View ArticleI swear, this is the most important election of all time!
Never before in our nation’s history have we faced such a monumental decision. The stakes are enormous: the next President will not only be dealing with a possible recession but will also be the...
View ArticleApproval Voting: The Future of Intelligent Elections
I’m so frustrated. What’s wrong? I know I should vote in November, but I’m totally over Obama, and Romney is kind of a tool. I don’t know what to do. So, vote for someone else. But that would be like...
View ArticleBipolar Politics: The Beginning and End of the Two-Party System
Bipolar Politics Do you enjoy being forced to choose between one of two candidates? Now, you may say, "There are other candidates on the ballot." But you are unlikely to vote for any of them. Why?...
View ArticleWhy the Republicans Lost
A Failed Voting System in the Primaries Selects Less-Popular Candidates Mitt Romney won the Republican nomination after building momentum in the primaries in New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, Arizona,...
View ArticleThe New York City Mayoral Race: A Voting System Built for Warfare
As I walked around New York City today, I spotted a poster advertising British soccer—the poster read, “Keep Calm and Pick a Side”—and I immediately had an epiphany about modern politics. Like the...
View ArticleWhat is Democracy?
For this week’s post I would like to ask a single question: What is democracy? Please share your answers in the comments. I will feature what I think are the most interesting responses in next week’s...
View ArticleDefining Democracy
Last week I asked readers to answer this single question: “What is democracy?” I asked this question -- without consulting a dictionary or political science textbook -- because I am not sure of the...
View ArticleNoWorkNoSchoolNoBankingNoShopping YesJusticeYesLoveYesMay1st
Today is a nationwide General Strike. Take a day off from your normal life and find an event in your city. See you in the streets and have a great day! Read More
View ArticleTaking the Fear Out of Voting
by Clay Shentrup The Problem My fellow voter: have you ever been afraid to vote for your favorite candidate? If so, you’re not alone. It happens to the best of us. Take my friend Bob. Back in the 2008...
View ArticleYou Are Not Your Task List
Anxiety Creates Extra Tasks - And Problems Have you ever had one of those ‘super-productive’ days where you burn through all of your tasks and then feel... strangely hollow? This feeling arises...
View ArticleI swear, this is the most important election of all time!
Never before in our nation’s history have we faced such a monumental decision. The stakes are enormous: the next President will not only be dealing with a possible recession but will also be the...
View ArticleApproval Voting: The Future of Intelligent Elections
I’m so frustrated. What’s wrong? I know I should vote in November, but I’m totally over Obama, and Romney is kind of a tool. I don’t know what to do. So, vote for someone else. But that would be like...
View ArticleBipolar Politics: The Beginning and End of the Two-Party System
Modern American society is built on the twin concepts of “democracy” and “freedom.” But if we truly believe in democracy and freedom, then we have no alternative but to get rid of the archaic laws that...
View ArticleWhy the Republicans Lost
A Failed Voting System in the Primaries Selects Less-Popular Candidates Mitt Romney won the Republican nomination after building momentum in the primaries in New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, Arizona,...
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