Tag Archives: Social Justice

The Poor Peoples Campaign: Reclaiming The Moral Narrative

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Trish Nelson
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Can Hipsters Live With Congolese Cobalt?

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Paul Deaton

The lithium ion battery is becoming ubiquitous. These rechargeable, portable batteries power our mobile phones, tablets, laptops and cars, providing longer battery life, low self-discharge, better recharge life and comparatively low weight. Many of us take these benefits for granted, … Continue reading →

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It's Not About Minimum Wage

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Two bits of news related to minimum wage emerged last week, and neither of them represents a solution for low wage workers. The Iowa Legislature advanced Senate Study Bill 1151 from a subcommittee to increase the minimum wage to $8.75 … Continue reading →

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Prisoners And Voting

Posted on July 7, 2014 by bfiaralphscharnau

With just five percent of the world’s population, the U.S. has 25 percent of its prisoners. We have the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. Since 1972, America’s prison population has increased sevenfold. Most of the commentary … Continue reading →

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