Change belongs to the people

Every few years the political party not in power promises change if they get elected.  We have heard this rhetoric time and time again at the local, state and national levels.  Often the public votes for change, but when the dust settles everything reverts back to business, make that politics, as usual. 

 
The presidential election of [...]

Is the government putting the cart before the horse when it comes to Green Jobs?

Whatever happens with the climate debate should not detract from the opportunity low-cost, renewable energy brings to those who are willing to invest in its development.  In fact this could be the next big worldwide boom, not unlike the tech explosion at the end of the last century.  The question is who will commit the [...]

Is Reducing the Retirement Age to 60 a Good or Bad Idea?

Congressman, Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) recently announced he will introduce a bill designed to create a million jobs for unemployed workers by allowing people who have reached 60 to take early retirement.  The question is, how can adding to the growing roles of those on Social Security and other government-run/taxpayer-funded programs possibly be good for the [...]

Stop the Politics and Start Working on Real Health Care Reform

The subject of health care reform has been a big issue in Washington and the news media for the past year.  Citizens jumped into the fray, for the most part uninvited, when it became apparent that our elected representatives were botching the process.  Town hall meetings, rallies and protest marches sent a message to legislators [...]

Can Restaurant Chains be the Answer to a Healthier America?

The new year brought with it the normal resolutions, many of which have already been broken.  One at the top of most peoples’ lists is to lose weight.  Of course, eating better along with exercise is the best way to reach this goal.  The eating part of the equation has gotten easier thanks to the [...]

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