So you thought San Francisco was free of homophobia. Think again: San Francisco Yellow Cabs will force LGBT riders to get out…and taxpayers are paying for it. Continue reading
The United States government isn’t investing in space exploration or related sciences—and it’s killing America. Continue reading
Obama is being out-raised by Romney. For two consecutive months Romney has squashed Obama’s campaign fundraising. But honestly, who cares? Continue reading
Now, I’ve talked before about Gen X vs. Gen Y in the workplace and how it relates to decision making and innovation…and I’ve talked about how growing up in the “lost decade” has actually helped Millennials/Gen Y. But maybe this new infographic from the MBA program at UNC Kenan-Flagler says it all…
Around this time every year, Americans love to praise the US for being the master of the universe. But let’s just drop the bullshit and do something actually patriotic: admit our failings and find a way to fix ‘em. Continue reading
No, we’d much rather just complain As I noted previously, 80% of Americans don’t believe that the government can be successful. By and large, we Americans believe that the government is broken. Yet, we still maintain that America is the best country in the world. We don’t have nearly the best education system, nor healthcare … Continue reading
Down with transparency? According to a new McClatchy-Ipsos poll, 80% of Americans believe that government is broken — mainly because of fighting between the political parties and branches of the government. The poll found 33% blaming Republicans for a broken Washington and 27% blaming Democrats, with 2% blaming both parties, 5% unsure and 17% saying … Continue reading
Like organic yogurt, bans on same-sex marriage have an expiration date. And I think they’re already beginning to smell. Continue reading
The Obama Administration is pledging $750 million to U.S. National Parks. Good investment? I think so. Continue reading
10% of the U.S. Conquered, 90% to go If you didn’t hear the news today, Maine became the fifth U.S. state (sixth if you count the brief time that it was legal in California before Proposition 8 passed) to legalize same-sex marriage, and the third this year alone. I really enjoy looking at the map … Continue reading