A lesson in inequality: Church and state in Tennessee politics
In Tennessee, it is not uncommon to see a church campus the size of a high school. The sight is almost ubiquitous with the state …
Posts tagged capitalism
Labor Day: An ironic holiday celebrating the working class by making them work
The irony of Labor Day is probably lost on many, but as for me and mine, we recognize that Labor Day is, in itself, a …
Running for 2020: Pete Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg announced his candidacy for the presidential bid last month, and while that name doesn’t ring any bells like the other big names running …
Black Friday: Worth the chaos
Every year I hear the same droning repetition about Black Friday: People who go out and shop aren’t really thankful on Thanksgiving. Well, I disagree; …
What is democratic socialism? America already practices some aspects of the system
There are a lot of misconceptions about socialism in the United States. Many Republicans use it as an insult as Democrats take pride in instituting …
Capitalism vs. capitalist: A system abused by the greedy
I have a protest shirt that reads, “Millennials against capitalist worldviews.” Some would argue I hate capitalism; others would argue I’m a communist. I disagree …
Net Neutrality protects the people, not fill the pockets of big businesses
Internet. The Web. Interweb. No matter what you call it, nearly every person today has some sort of connection online. Email or social media, every …
Live, laugh and eat local
I realize that we’ve all been so strapped for cash at some point that we have had to eat that super cheap bowl of Ramen …