Author: Staff

  • Complaining About Gasoline Prices? Look What Other Countries Pay

    Yikes! Americans are pay one of the lowest based on their monthly wage

    “This disparity can be partly explained by the general state of wealth and the labor markets in the corresponding countries as well as their ability to produce fuel themselves as is the case for Canada and the United States. So while inhabitants of Denmark had to pay an average of $2.4 per litre of Octane 95 at the pump on March 7, a full tank would only amount to about three percent of the average monthly wage of roughly $4,900. Greek motorists, on the other hand, had to contend with $2.1 per litre at the pumps against an average monthly income of $2,267.” 1

    Infographic: Full Tank, Empty Wallet? | Statista You will find more infographics at Statista

  • Veterans: Do You Want To Make A Difference?

    Think about joining the following groups…

    Veterans Organizing Institute

    The mission of the Veterans Organizing Institute is to support the leadership development of progressive military veterans. Our vision is to develop a network of highly diverse, former service members, with sophisticated political analysis and practical organizing skills to play an important role in reshaping the long-term American political landscape.

    Veterans Organizing Institute

    Veterans and Social Change – They introduce the core concept of the Veteran Mystique, which captures the symbolic role veterans carry in national narratives. We connect this concept with our analysis of group solidarity as a central force in politics and social change efforts.

    Political Analysis – They break down elements of effective political narratives, and introduce practical tools that can help changemakers to engage with these elements more strategically.

    Grassroots Organizing – They explore how grassroots groups and social movements can effectively “tell stories” that mobilize people, give coherence to their campaigns, pressure the powerful, and affect change.

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  • Republicans Dine In Moscow: Party Of Treason

    A day after the Senate Intelligence Committee confirmed Russia interfered in our elections, 8 Republicans flew to Russia for a photo-op. Now they’re blaming Biden for the invasion of Ukraine, while repeating Kremlin talking points.

  • Disney Fails Gay Youth

    Disneyworld

    “Walt Disney’s CEO has apologized for his “painful silence” on a Florida sex education bill critics warn will isolate LGBT youth. “You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry,” Bob Chapek told employees. His comments come amid internal complaints that “gay affection” is routinely cut from some Disney films.” 2

    “Disney’s chief executive, Bob Chapek, got a harsh introduction to the new reality of politicized business this week. Disney executives had been working behind the scenes to head off Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, which strongly constrains the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity and which activist opponents call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. But Chapek had resisted making a public statement despite entreaties from employee groups at Disney.” 3 (PDF)

  • So You Think Computers Had to Be Expensive?

    Raspberry Pi

    In Walks the Raspberry Pi

    From industries large and small, to the kitchen table tinkerer, to the classroom coder, we make computing accessible and affordable for everybody.

    “Raspberry Pi removes the high entry cost to computing for people across all demographics: while children can benefit from a computing education that previously wasn’t open to them, many adults have also historically been priced out of using computers for enterprise, entertainment and creativity. Raspberry Pi eliminates those barriers.” 4

    “When it comes to DIY maker technology, few bits of hardware have had the versatility and outright longevity of the Raspberry Pi. Launched in 2012, the Raspberry Pi is a silent, energy-efficient, single-board computer that fits inside the palm of your hand—or inside just about anything you might want to make computer-controlled.” 5