Commentary
80,000 Hours to Give Well
By Amanda Bancroft There’s a hot new movement of ripple-makers calling themselves “effective altruists” and gaining attention from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, TED, CNN, The New York Times, The Washington
Magic in Every Word
In Britain she’s known as ‘the Grandmother of Fantasy’ and ‘Queen of the Fantastical’ in America. She met Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome as a child, and took classes from
Merry Atheistmas
“The atheist Christmas, or as we like to call it Atheistmas, starts on Dec. 21 and culminates on the 25th.” By Rachel Birdsell There are people who wonder why I,
Solar Schools
By Amanda Bancroft The National Resources Defense Council announced last month that their first-ever crowd funding campaign is successfully kicking off their new initiative, called Solar Schools: Powering Classrooms,
Saturn Is The Reason
“…And in some instances, Saturnalia was kicked off with a human sacrifice. See? We’re bringing it full circle…Yes, we could be more civilized than the ancient Romans and realize that
Your Democracy Has Corporate Cancer. Do Something.
“Man is in his Spectre’s power Until the arrival of that hour, When his Humanity awake, And cast his Spectre into the Lake. — William Blake Special Contribution By Abel
Tis the Season For Good Reading
Baby, it’s cold outside. So why not stay in with a cup of holiday cheer and curl up with a good book? If you enjoy a bit of early holiday
Northwest Arkansas Eco Villages
Are there eco villages or sustainable communities (rural or urban) in the Northwest Arkansas area?
Northwest Arkansas Eco Villages, Part One: Urban
By Amanda Bancroft Readers Ask: “Are there eco villages or sustainable communities (rural or urban) in the Northwest Arkansas area?” Answer: Yes, but it’s complicated: communities can change fluidly,
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
By Terrah Baker editorfreekly@gmail.com What do you think when you hear the word “thrive?” Or put in the context of humans “thriving,” what would that look like? Historically, this measurement