Posts Tagged ‘poverty’

David Korten: Capitalism’s Threat to Democracy, part 2 (video)

David Korten, author, and co-founder of Yes! magazine shares his views on the importance of building local, community-based economies.

David Korten: Capitalism’s Threat to Democracy (video)

Korten, minces no words about the dangers our capitalist system poses to democracy.

The Unconventional Harvest: Melstone, Montana—Population 136

In a land where people wore jeans, boots, and rancher hats all year round – I stuck out like a sore thumb. And I didn’t give a damn.

Oregon Food Bank: Hunger & Food Insecurity In Epic Proportions-2 (video)

We would do well to listen to what Rachel Bristol, longtime CEO of the Portland Food Bank has to say on the subject of poverty and food insecurity in the U.S.

Oregon Food Bank: Hunger & Food Insecurity In Epic Proportions (video)

In Oregon alone, 20 regional food banks, and 950 local agencies are involved in distributing food to those in need
And, it’s not nearly enough. 25% of the state’s populace are receiving food stamps, and many of those are children.

The Unconventional Harvest: An Urban Oasis for Food

Why would I choose to ride my bicycle into the concrete jungle of a large city?

Journey to Planet Earth: Plan B- Mobilizing to Save Civilization

Environmental scientist, Lester R. Brown, argues that climate change threatens civilization, he outlines his ideas in Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization.

The Buddy Pack Program

November 30, 2010 For children living in poverty and going to school in central and northeast Missouri, there is something to look forward to at the end of the week…their buddy pack. Nondescript backpacks are filled at the local food bank with food and snacks by volunteers. The program started just 5 years ago in [...]