SchwartzReport: Truths

It is an article of faith by the Theocratic Right that poor people generally abuse social programs. They are drug abusers, who just want to lay around and who squander the government’s largesse on booze, and $600 purses. The fascinating thing is that every time they get a chance to prove this the opposite is …

Eagle: Uruguay’s neighbors now considering legalization of pot

Uruguay’s neighbors now considering legalization of pot The taboo is broken: Argentina’s new anti-drug czar says the country ‘deserves’ the debate, while Chile’s new president could ease marijuana laws. LIMA, Peru — Argentina has given the first sign that Uruguay’s groundbreaking cannabis reform just may have started a domino effect across Latin America. Read full …

Review: The Ageless Generation: How Advanced in Biomedicine Will Transform the Global Economy

Alex Zhavoronkov 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent on Regeneative Health, Light on Preventive Health, Ignores Corrupt Toxic Corporate Practices, November 26, 2013 I was given this book as a gift and was glad to go through the substance. It is very strong on regenerative health but at a very high level. The examples and …

Review: The Price of Inequality:How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future

Joseph Stiglitz 5.0 out of 5 stars Ethical Economist Confronts Two-Party Tyranny — Defines 70% of the Way Forward, November 26, 2013 I have admired this economist, one of a tiny handful who are not bought and paid for by the banks, for quite a long time. I’d like to see him at Director of …