March 2010
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Why Conservatives Should Care About Transit →
Public transit and walkable neighborhoods are necessary for the creation of a country where families and communities can flourish.
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An open letter to conservatives →
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We the Problem →
Washington is working just fine. It’s us that’s broken.
Another great read.
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The Wrong Kind of Green →
How conservation groups are bargaining away our future
…Groups like Conservation International are among the most trusted “brands” in America, pledged to protect and defend nature. Yet as we confront the biggest ecological crisis in human history, many of the green organizations meant to be leading the fight are busy shoveling up hard cash from the world’s worst...
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“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves.”
– Leo Tolstoy
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“When you’re a little kid you’re a bit of everything; Scientist, Philosopher,...”
– The Wonder Years
750 Words →
The concept of 750 Words is simple: every day, you type 750 words—the equivalent of three pages—of stream of conscious, whatever you want, free writing. Your entries, which are private by default, can be exported at any point. (description via Lifehacker)
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Watch
EARTHLINGS (official site) is a feature length documentary about humanity’s absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called “non-human providers.” The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically...