Would you buy something like this? I don’t think most people would, because, in this case, the packaging is so completely over the top. Eliminating “crap like this” (to use their phrase) requires both consumers and producers of products in …
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The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees “equal protection under the law,” meaning that law enforcement/justice can’t treat a certain class of citizens differently than another. Of course, there are numerous obvious violations of this clause, e.g., “stop and …
There a great deal to admire about New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, but perhaps it’s her willingness to be transparent (as shown here) that’s on the top of the list. Our civilization needs to marginalize those whose selfishness and …
I heartily recommend A.Word.A.Day from wordsmith.org. Great boost to the vocab, and lots of other insight, including “A thought for today,” from the writings of someone born on this day: Those who compare the age in which their lot has …
The funniest part of this is the license plate. Florida tags, of course. But check out the motto: “Support Education.”
In response to my post of banning single-use plastics in our national parks, Alma Shaw asks: But what are the alternatives? I can foresee visitors bringing plastics they purchased elsewhere. The plastic industry needs to be held accountable at the …
The Story of Stuff Project is asking Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, to ban the sales of single-use plastics from all U.S. national parks. Click here to add your name to the petition.
The Story of Stuff people would have a field day with this “foraging bag“–something that no one could possibly need. Harvesting your garden vegetables? Take bags from your “to be re-used” collection.
In the video below, American journalist, Presbyterian minister, author and television host Chris Hedges interviews Steven Donziger, the human rights attorney that won a $9.5 billion damages claim against Chevron, based on its acquisition of Texaco, an oil company that …
There are over 12,000 blog posts here, perhaps 1000 of which contain memes of someone else’s creation. This is the first one of my own.
