In our capitalist model, economic power inevitably leads to political power. We see it time and time again — where money goes, power follows. It's the case at Facebook headquarters, on the senate floor, in US election financing, yes, even at kindergarten PTA meetings. The main way nations exert economic influence is through international investment. [...]
Our way of life is unsustainable. I don't think most people would disagree with this. Our climate, the animals in our ecosystem, our mental and physical health are all suffering as a result. And there is no planet B. Drastic change is necessary. And, while it may start with courageous individuals igniting protest movements, it [...]
When I think about climate change, I tend to lose hope. How can you tackle something as vast and unknown as environmental degradation? No one person, organization, or country can solve the problem and, even if the world miraculously came together to cooperate, I fear we might be passed the point of no return. But enough [...]
Drive down any U.S. highway and, within minutes, you'll be sure to spot a sign for a McDonald's off a nearby exit. The golden arched fast-food chain has roughly 14,000 locations across the United States, making it the second-biggest chain restaurant in the country after Subway. I assume this does not come as a shock to [...]
Yesterday I wanted to visit a friend downtown. My bike was in the bike shop so cycling was out of the question. I could either take the public bus or Uber. After staring at the bus schedule, trying to figure out what all the lines and colors on the map could possibly mean, I decided [...]
I believe in capitalism and trust society’s ability to craft a better form of it. Having said this, the faults of the system are apparent whenever you walk through low-income residential districts in cities or talk to someone from a former coal town. Below are some excellent pieces of street art to display these faults. [...]
“We are entering a very interesting period of history where the responsible business world is running ahead of the politicians” and taking on a broader role to “serve society.” — Paul Polman, Unilever CEO One of the most hopeful messages I can share with you is that capitalism is malleable. Designed by human beings in the [...]
Doctors save lives. Lawyers uphold our rights as individuals. Engineers build products that transform the way we lead our lives. Then there are the people in business. When I was younger, business struck me as boring. It did not save lives or fight for the voiceless. In fact, it gave the loudest voices in the [...]
The future of work is changing. Today's society is dealing with multiple factors that are altering how we do and perceive work. Community members, politicians, and business executives alike fear the repercussions of these new working conditions. While change is intimidating, it is also a necessary ingredient for progress. By changing our perspective, we can approach [...]
Lauren Walker is 29 years old. She lives with her four-year-old son Riley in a small eastern Mississippi town and works as an administrative assistant for a construction firm. Lauren's average income is $297.66 per week, $1,2500 per month, $15,000 per year. While many of us count down the days for the next federal holiday, [...]
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