Should the State Register Fact-Checkers?
Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock would like the State to register fact-checkers. Let me guess, he’s from the government and he’s here to help?
Dawn Allen
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
Whose Fault is Climate Change?
Do we need individual or collective action? Is the problem overpopulation or overconsumption? The longer we argue, the less we do about it.
Nobody Wants to Work Anymore
Nobody wants to work? Are you sure it’s laziness, and not low-wage workers prioritizing their health and wellness over taking your crap?
PACE Loans: Good Idea, Bad Results
PACE loans were meant to help people of little means save money and help the environment, but ended up helping the rich get richer and the poor, poorer.
Microplastic is Everywhere (Even in You)
Microplastic pollution is everywhere, from the tallest mountain to the deepest sea to human guts, and we still don’t know all the effects it has.
Who Pays for Biden’s Infrastructure Bill?
If Biden’s infrastructure bill becomes law, someone will have to pay. It should be those who most benefit from it. (Spoiler: If it doesn’t pass, we’ll still pay.)
Who Uses Dark Patterns to Manipulate You?
Ever sign up for a “free trial” and find it difficult to opt out later? Or try closing an ad only to be misdirected to a marketing website? Then you are already familiar with dark patterns.
When Pro-Business Means Anti-You
When the only responsibility of business is to maximize shareholder value, how far can pro-business politicians go before they’re anti-you?
What Will Kavanaugh’s Debt Inquiry Reveal?
Brett Kavanaugh’s debt totaled $60-$200K. Shortly before his confirmation, it disappeared. Sheldon Whitehouse would like to know why.
Self-Reliance: A Positive COVID Result
International shipping is out-of-whack due to the pandemic, but self-reliance may be one of the best skills we learned in 2020, so let’s use it!