Monthly Archives: March 2011
calvin and demand
Bill Watterson stopped drawing his Calvin and Hobbes comic strip in 1995. About fifteen years ago. But this one seems a little more current, somehow …
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Consumerism
us uncut vs. bank of america
Nothing unites and divides Americans quite as effectively as the issue of taxes. We’re in agreement in not wanting to pay taxes. But completely divided as to who should have to pay. Emerging non-profit upstart US Uncut has recently made … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Activism, Community Investing, Economic Justice, Fair Taxation
spring (barely) skiing: a photo montage!
It’s been said that skiing is the art of catching cold and going broke while heading nowhere at great personal risk. And then there’s skiing / hiking / wandering about in the woods at a undeveloped semi-slope near you. Here … Continue reading
Filed under Consumerism
all that is beautiful and ugly about sports: runnin’ rebels of unlv
Happy March Madness season (to those of you who didn’t pick Louisville to go to your Final Four, as I did). Here’s a review of the new HBO Sports documentary Runnin’ Rebels of UNLV, which I enjoyed very much for … Continue reading
Filed under American Dream, Class, Economic Opportunity
look out! here comes the progressive tax organizing campaign!
From Wisconsin to Capitol Hill to the National Football League, issues of economic equality are abundant these days. Seems like everyone is intent on looking out for their own best interest, with little (to no) thought of whether or not … Continue reading
chevron ads should get real: i agree
Annoying advertisements. They’re always popping up when you least want them to. I picked up the new April issue of The Atlantic yesterday, all excited to read about the “Secret Fears of the Rich” (more on this later, no doubt), … Continue reading
Filed under Accountable Wealth, Advertising, Fair Taxation
burton snowboards: for love and money
The end of the ski season. The all-too-quickly approaching MTV-style Spring Break media coverage. The observance of International Women’s Day. Seems an appropriate time to take a look at the porn-inspired “Love” line of Burton snowboards, which will not be … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Consumerism
not-so-secret secret millionaire
I watched The Oscars this past Sunday, and in doing so was treated to several promos for ABC’s newest “reality” show: Secret Millionaire, which will fill the primetime spot of Sundays at 8pm. The gist of Secret Millionaire: “Some of … Continue reading
