Articles related to "Public Good"
Cornering The Market on Water
It's the next big thing. There will be a world water shortage in the next half century and big companies see profits to be made.
water • necessity for public good • speculators • local water utilities • fresh water
It's the next big thing. There will be a world water shortage in the next half century and big companies see profits to be made.
water • necessity for public good • speculators • local water utilities • fresh water
Privatization Versus State-Ownership
For years the debate on whether the governments should sell state-owned utility companies has raged on and on. Yet a decision has never really been reached.
privatization • state-ownership • state-owned • government owned • public versus private ownership
For years the debate on whether the governments should sell state-owned utility companies has raged on and on. Yet a decision has never really been reached.
privatization • state-ownership • state-owned • government owned • public versus private ownership
Statist rhetoric and how to deconstruct it
I examine some code-words or expressions used by statists, and how to deconstruct them.
class • bourgeoisie • equality • public • common good
I examine some code-words or expressions used by statists, and how to deconstruct them.
class • bourgeoisie • equality • public • common good
Factions and the Founders
One of the prevalent challenges in American government has been the problem of factions. This article explains the importance of factions in shaping the Constitution.
american politics • political parties • interest groups • public good • constitutional
One of the prevalent challenges in American government has been the problem of factions. This article explains the importance of factions in shaping the Constitution.
american politics • political parties • interest groups • public good • constitutional
John Winthrop's City on a Hill
Public officials such as Presidents Kennedy and Reagan have evoked this metaphor, but what is its deeper meaning? Here's a look into its deeper history and significance.
america's highest aspirations • city on a hill • ask not what your country can do • john winthrop and christian charity • shining city on a hill
Public officials such as Presidents Kennedy and Reagan have evoked this metaphor, but what is its deeper meaning? Here's a look into its deeper history and significance.
america's highest aspirations • city on a hill • ask not what your country can do • john winthrop and christian charity • shining city on a hill
Congressional Beliefs Matter
A faith-based look at legislators Joseph Lieberman, Mary Bono, John Tierney and Earl Blumenauer.
religion • congress • legislation • elections • environment
A faith-based look at legislators Joseph Lieberman, Mary Bono, John Tierney and Earl Blumenauer.
religion • congress • legislation • elections • environment
Dorothea Palmer
The 1937-37 trial of Dorothea Palmer proved to be a landmark case in how birth control information was distributed in Canada.
dorothea palmer • birth control information • parents’ information bureau • family planning • contraceptive devices
The 1937-37 trial of Dorothea Palmer proved to be a landmark case in how birth control information was distributed in Canada.
dorothea palmer • birth control information • parents’ information bureau • family planning • contraceptive devices
TV News Layoffs Change Industry
Massive downsizing in the TV news business is altering journalist demographics. Many are choosing to leave a business where their talents are not appreciated.
tv news layoffs • reporters leaving journalism • anchors leaving journalism • tv news cutbacks • tv news downsizing
Massive downsizing in the TV news business is altering journalist demographics. Many are choosing to leave a business where their talents are not appreciated.
tv news layoffs • reporters leaving journalism • anchors leaving journalism • tv news cutbacks • tv news downsizing
Alaska Ocean Observing System AOOS
Boaters can look forward to having valuable oceanographic data available to them from multiple sources, in real-time on a single website. It is called AOOS.
aoos • alaska ocean observing system • ocean weather forecast • marine ecosystems • marine safety
Boaters can look forward to having valuable oceanographic data available to them from multiple sources, in real-time on a single website. It is called AOOS.
aoos • alaska ocean observing system • ocean weather forecast • marine ecosystems • marine safety
Apology (Parts 33-34): Of the Term Mass; Of the Mass for the Dead
Melanchthon focuses on the Mass in general and the Mass for the dead in particular in these two articles of the Apology. Read what the Lutheran camp had to say about these items of Catholic worship.
apology • augsburg • mass • dead
Melanchthon focuses on the Mass in general and the Mass for the dead in particular in these two articles of the Apology. Read what the Lutheran camp had to say about these items of Catholic worship.
apology • augsburg • mass • dead
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.
franklin delano roosevelt • tennessee valley authority • new deal programs • great depression • electrical producers
An Individual is molded by environment and honed by challenges encountered. A legacy is the historical scorecard that measures success.
franklin delano roosevelt • tennessee valley authority • new deal programs • great depression • electrical producers
Parents' Information Bureau
Until the 1960s, it was illegal to distribute birth control information. Parents' Information Bureau risked all, and changed the lives of Canadian families and society.
parents’ information bureau • alvin ratz kaufman • birth control information • birth control distribution • sex education
Until the 1960s, it was illegal to distribute birth control information. Parents' Information Bureau risked all, and changed the lives of Canadian families and society.
parents’ information bureau • alvin ratz kaufman • birth control information • birth control distribution • sex education
What is the Social Responsibility Theory?
The Social Responsibility Theory, first developed in the 1940s by Robert Maynard Hutchins, is still a guiding principle for the media today.
social responsibility theory • hutchins commission of freedom of the press • robert maynard hutchins • first amendment • social responsibility and the media
The Social Responsibility Theory, first developed in the 1940s by Robert Maynard Hutchins, is still a guiding principle for the media today.
social responsibility theory • hutchins commission of freedom of the press • robert maynard hutchins • first amendment • social responsibility and the media
Albert Memorial in London, England
The romance between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert rates with the greatest. When Albert died the heartbroken Queen created a 176 foot tall memorial to her lost love.
albert memorial london • queen victoria • prince albert • great exhibition prince albert • albert memorial statues
The romance between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert rates with the greatest. When Albert died the heartbroken Queen created a 176 foot tall memorial to her lost love.
albert memorial london • queen victoria • prince albert • great exhibition prince albert • albert memorial statues
Architect Critic Nikolaus Pevsner
Sir Nikolaus Pevsner was one of the great architectural critics of the twentieth century, a leader in his field who revolutionised ideas of building design.
nikolaus pevsner • architectural historian • art historian • the buildings of england • hugo pevsner
Sir Nikolaus Pevsner was one of the great architectural critics of the twentieth century, a leader in his field who revolutionised ideas of building design.
nikolaus pevsner • architectural historian • art historian • the buildings of england • hugo pevsner
Celebration of Dussera in Mysore
Dussera is special in Mysore because it was on there that Durga slew Mahishasura after a ten day battle. Dussera receives both royal and state patronage in Karnataka.
durga • mahishasura • mysore • chamundi hill • chamundeshwari
Dussera is special in Mysore because it was on there that Durga slew Mahishasura after a ten day battle. Dussera receives both royal and state patronage in Karnataka.
durga • mahishasura • mysore • chamundi hill • chamundeshwari
Confusing Sexuality and Morality
A Vermont legislator last week said he wanted to vote for same sex marriage but his religion wouldn't let him. Is this a case of double standards?
immorality and homosexuality • sexuality and morality • confusing sexuality and morality • marriage definition for homosexuals • marriage definition and heterosexuals
A Vermont legislator last week said he wanted to vote for same sex marriage but his religion wouldn't let him. Is this a case of double standards?
immorality and homosexuality • sexuality and morality • confusing sexuality and morality • marriage definition for homosexuals • marriage definition and heterosexuals
Diversity of Language (Or The Tale of the Potty Mouth)
A Michigan man is being prosecuted for using vulgar language within earshot of a woman, her two children... and a police officer. The case is now before an Alcona County judge. Is this a matter of free speech, or a convictable violation of law?
michigan aclu first amendment free speech timothy
A Michigan man is being prosecuted for using vulgar language within earshot of a woman, her two children... and a police officer. The case is now before an Alcona County judge. Is this a matter of free speech, or a convictable violation of law?
michigan aclu first amendment free speech timothy
Insurance Companies, Banks, Investment Brokers
A powerful group of Toronto investment brokers sought control and personal financial gain at the beginning of the 20th century, regardless of the effect upon others.
insurance companies banks investment brokers • loan defaults and fraudulent accounting closed can • life insurance companies investigated • whistleblower at home bank of canada • bank loan defaults and fraudulent accounting
A powerful group of Toronto investment brokers sought control and personal financial gain at the beginning of the 20th century, regardless of the effect upon others.
insurance companies banks investment brokers • loan defaults and fraudulent accounting closed can • life insurance companies investigated • whistleblower at home bank of canada • bank loan defaults and fraudulent accounting
Modern American Youth Crisis
Living in their melting pot nation, US youth statistics are changing. Racial and ethnic divisions are prevalent, and they are leaving the house earlier.
american youth • us youth divisions • american hispanic youth • american youth independence • american youth statistics
Living in their melting pot nation, US youth statistics are changing. Racial and ethnic divisions are prevalent, and they are leaving the house earlier.
american youth • us youth divisions • american hispanic youth • american youth independence • american youth statistics
The French Revolution and the Catholic Church
At the start of the French Revolution the Catholic Church was immensely wealthy and wielded significant power within the realm, making it a target of the Revolution.
french revolution and the catholic church • rights of the first estate in france • feudal privileges of the catholic church in france • robespierre and the catholic church • catholicism in 18th century france
At the start of the French Revolution the Catholic Church was immensely wealthy and wielded significant power within the realm, making it a target of the Revolution.
french revolution and the catholic church • rights of the first estate in france • feudal privileges of the catholic church in france • robespierre and the catholic church • catholicism in 18th century france
The Life of William McKinley
In 1896, William McKinley became the Republican candidate for the Presidency. He was hailed as "the advance agent of prosperity."
the life of william mckinley • the 25th president of the united states • mckinley american civil war • mckinley's early career • mckinley congress
In 1896, William McKinley became the Republican candidate for the Presidency. He was hailed as "the advance agent of prosperity."
the life of william mckinley • the 25th president of the united states • mckinley american civil war • mckinley's early career • mckinley congress
The Truth About TV News Jobs
Many looking for entry level jobs in news don't know what to expect. Here are the cons of television news careers including how much entry level reporters make.
tv news jobs • careers in journalism • tips for entry level reporters • how much do entry level reporters make • cons of television news careers
Many looking for entry level jobs in news don't know what to expect. Here are the cons of television news careers including how much entry level reporters make.
tv news jobs • careers in journalism • tips for entry level reporters • how much do entry level reporters make • cons of television news careers
Twelve Steps Towards Happiness
Happiness research has shown what governments and communities can do to improve the well-being of citizens. It all has to do with stability and relationships.
stronger communities and public policy • effective workplace policy • citizenship education • mental health spending • helping the third world
Happiness research has shown what governments and communities can do to improve the well-being of citizens. It all has to do with stability and relationships.
stronger communities and public policy • effective workplace policy • citizenship education • mental health spending • helping the third world
Using Photographs And The Law
While there are few restrictions on taking photographs and viewing them as part of a private collection there are many legal and moral restrictions on their public use.
publishing and selling images • commercial use • editorial • right of publicity • copyright
While there are few restrictions on taking photographs and viewing them as part of a private collection there are many legal and moral restrictions on their public use.
publishing and selling images • commercial use • editorial • right of publicity • copyright
Accidents Waiting to Happen
Wherein the writer, with contumelious contumacy, derides yet another facet of Chinese society.
fire • safety • accident • peeve • traveler
Wherein the writer, with contumelious contumacy, derides yet another facet of Chinese society.
fire • safety • accident • peeve • traveler
Campaigns, Cliches, and Context: Part I. Substance and Slogans
Politics always is a many-faceted thing that creates more intende confusion than any other trade or occupation. During this era we call the "Information Age", the political system works in a more complex, nuanced manner. At some juncture deference to context yielded to deference to the sloganized one line "zingers".
2004 us election • us political system • context and politics
Politics always is a many-faceted thing that creates more intende confusion than any other trade or occupation. During this era we call the "Information Age", the political system works in a more complex, nuanced manner. At some juncture deference to context yielded to deference to the sloganized one line "zingers".
2004 us election • us political system • context and politics
Essential Latin Legal Phrases and Expressions
Many concepts in criminal and civil law are Latin terms. Familiarity with Latin legal phrases helps one understand judicial practices, whether in court, or just on TV.
latin legal phrases • roman law terms • criminal law • courtroom drama expressions • habeas corpus
Many concepts in criminal and civil law are Latin terms. Familiarity with Latin legal phrases helps one understand judicial practices, whether in court, or just on TV.
latin legal phrases • roman law terms • criminal law • courtroom drama expressions • habeas corpus
Four Reasons Not to Buy a Home
Contrary to popular belief owning a home is not all wine and roses. It is expensive and, for some, not worth the cost.
reasons not to buy a home • renting can be better than buying • a home mortgage is a liability • mortgage is an engagement until death • lenders can bury their clients in debt
Contrary to popular belief owning a home is not all wine and roses. It is expensive and, for some, not worth the cost.
reasons not to buy a home • renting can be better than buying • a home mortgage is a liability • mortgage is an engagement until death • lenders can bury their clients in debt
Human development challenges in Arab societies
A look at the UNDP human development report for Arab countries and some thoughts on its relevance, indeed importance for democracy and development.
united nations • knowledge • iraq • usa • war and terror
A look at the UNDP human development report for Arab countries and some thoughts on its relevance, indeed importance for democracy and development.
united nations • knowledge • iraq • usa • war and terror
Immigrants and the Growth of Gilded Age Cities
The growth of late 19th century American cities can be attributed to an influx of rural people as well as masses of European immigrants seeking a better way of life.
growth of cities and immigrants in the late 19th c • immigrants and gilded age cities • changes in cities after the civil war • cities and diseases • urban life after the civil war
The growth of late 19th century American cities can be attributed to an influx of rural people as well as masses of European immigrants seeking a better way of life.
growth of cities and immigrants in the late 19th c • immigrants and gilded age cities • changes in cities after the civil war • cities and diseases • urban life after the civil war
Latin Legal Terms Writers Should Know
Many common legal terms are used in a court of law. It can be helpful for writers to be familiar with these Latin terms used by the justice system.
legal terms for writers • definition of latin legal terms what is alibi • define modus operandi • define habeas corpus • corpus delecti
Many common legal terms are used in a court of law. It can be helpful for writers to be familiar with these Latin terms used by the justice system.
legal terms for writers • definition of latin legal terms what is alibi • define modus operandi • define habeas corpus • corpus delecti
Mardi Gras Madness Baby!
Celebrated around the world... New Orleans is Mardi Gras Central in the USA! Don't think even a hurricane could get in the way of the festivities in this town.
mardi gras • new orleans • po'boys • muffalatas • king cake
Celebrated around the world... New Orleans is Mardi Gras Central in the USA! Don't think even a hurricane could get in the way of the festivities in this town.
mardi gras • new orleans • po'boys • muffalatas • king cake
Medical Ethics in Nazi Germany
By 1933, German medicine had become increasingly politicized as physicians openly endorsed National Socialism as a means to purge society of undesirable influences.
medical ethics • nazi germany • german physicians • national socialism • german medicine
By 1933, German medicine had become increasingly politicized as physicians openly endorsed National Socialism as a means to purge society of undesirable influences.
medical ethics • nazi germany • german physicians • national socialism • german medicine
Nonprofits Branding for the 21st Century
Philanthropy was pivotal to the birth of nonprofits. Pragmatic philanthropy demands that nonprofits evolve to meet changing needs, re-brand and be collaborative.
nonprofits • philanthropy • re-branding • business model • volunteerism
Philanthropy was pivotal to the birth of nonprofits. Pragmatic philanthropy demands that nonprofits evolve to meet changing needs, re-brand and be collaborative.
nonprofits • philanthropy • re-branding • business model • volunteerism
Nonprofits Must Stay on Mission
Nonprofits are more similar to for-profits than different but what really distinguishes them is mission and accountability to remain tax-exempt.
mission • 990 • irs • nonprofits accountability • guidestar
Nonprofits are more similar to for-profits than different but what really distinguishes them is mission and accountability to remain tax-exempt.
mission • 990 • irs • nonprofits accountability • guidestar
Oliver Cromwell Sacked Parliament
Cromwell's dismissal of the Rump Parliament is one of the Commons' most famous scenes in its history. Cromwell changed from bully to dictator.
oliver cromwell • rump parliament • dismissal • house of commons • charles i
Cromwell's dismissal of the Rump Parliament is one of the Commons' most famous scenes in its history. Cromwell changed from bully to dictator.
oliver cromwell • rump parliament • dismissal • house of commons • charles i
Pak Moon Dam and Water Management in Thailand
A discussion of water management issues in Thailand and their impact.
thailand • environment • conservation • pak moon dam • salween
A discussion of water management issues in Thailand and their impact.
thailand • environment • conservation • pak moon dam • salween
Pragmatic Philanthropy
Philanthropy is part of our country's history. Transformation of nonprofits is crucial, and pragmatic philanthropy will enter into that change.
pragmatism and change • nonprofits and philanthropy • history and culture • change and transformation • accountability and survival
Philanthropy is part of our country's history. Transformation of nonprofits is crucial, and pragmatic philanthropy will enter into that change.
pragmatism and change • nonprofits and philanthropy • history and culture • change and transformation • accountability and survival
Religious Intolerance, Part 2
Part 2 of an examination of religious intolerance in the U.S.
religion intolerance discrimination abortion choic
Part 2 of an examination of religious intolerance in the U.S.
religion intolerance discrimination abortion choic
Supreme Court Justice Pursues Active Liberty
In "Active Liberty," Justice Stephen Breyer contrasts the "modern" liberty of freedom from government, with the "ancient/active" liberty to participate in government.
justice stephen breyer • u.s. supreme court • active liberty • modern liberty • first amendment
In "Active Liberty," Justice Stephen Breyer contrasts the "modern" liberty of freedom from government, with the "ancient/active" liberty to participate in government.
justice stephen breyer • u.s. supreme court • active liberty • modern liberty • first amendment
The Father of the American Revolution -- Part One
The Education of Samuel Adams
adams • sam • samuel • revolution • colonies
The Education of Samuel Adams
adams • sam • samuel • revolution • colonies
The Healthcare Debate – Back to Basics
Health-care is fundamental. A moral society cannot allow access to health-care based purely on ability to pay. The state must be guarantor of last resort for the poor.
health-care • state intervention • poor • obama proposal • private health-care
Health-care is fundamental. A moral society cannot allow access to health-care based purely on ability to pay. The state must be guarantor of last resort for the poor.
health-care • state intervention • poor • obama proposal • private health-care
Chalks Ocean Airways: The Actual Oldest Airline in the World?
Stop the presses! KLM appears to NOT be the oldest continuously operating airline in the world! Across the state from the first airline in the world is one still operating, and flying flying boats! Read about the colorful history of this small airline.
chalk's • chalks ocean ariways • arthur chalk • miami • bimini
Stop the presses! KLM appears to NOT be the oldest continuously operating airline in the world! Across the state from the first airline in the world is one still operating, and flying flying boats! Read about the colorful history of this small airline.
chalk's • chalks ocean ariways • arthur chalk • miami • bimini
Edward I: The English Justinian
A synopsis of the legislative accomplishment of Edward I of England.
parliament • statutes • westminster • gloucester • model parliament
A synopsis of the legislative accomplishment of Edward I of England.
parliament • statutes • westminster • gloucester • model parliament
A Little Less Free
The US Supreme Court decision in <i> McConnell v. FEC </i> whittles away at the freedom of speech.
mcconnell v. fec • supreme court
The US Supreme Court decision in <i> McConnell v. FEC </i> whittles away at the freedom of speech.
mcconnell v. fec • supreme court
The Earth Charter, Second Article of a ten-part series on Global Constructs
The Earth Charter purports that in order to build a sustainable global community, nations of the world need to renew their commitment to the United Nations, fulfill obligations under existing international agreements, and support the implementation of the Earth Charter. This article presents a copy of the Earth Charter along with other information for your enlightenment.
earth charter • global constructs • globalization • united nations • international agreements
The Earth Charter purports that in order to build a sustainable global community, nations of the world need to renew their commitment to the United Nations, fulfill obligations under existing international agreements, and support the implementation of the Earth Charter. This article presents a copy of the Earth Charter along with other information for your enlightenment.
earth charter • global constructs • globalization • united nations • international agreements
What is libertarianism ? (part 2)
The second part discusses social and economic issues.
right • left • freedom • politics • rights
The second part discusses social and economic issues.
right • left • freedom • politics • rights
So, you're telling us that Utah is the closest thing to a theocracy in America
A glimpse at living in the closest thing to a formal theocracy in the United States
theocracy • mormon • lds • utah • idaho
A glimpse at living in the closest thing to a formal theocracy in the United States
theocracy • mormon • lds • utah • idaho
Olympic Games Homelessness & Civil Rights
Olympic Games carry a history of celebration along with displacement of local residents in the rush to create new developments. Civil rights may also be challenged.
olympics • homeless • vancouver • 2010 olympics • poverty
Olympic Games carry a history of celebration along with displacement of local residents in the rush to create new developments. Civil rights may also be challenged.
olympics • homeless • vancouver • 2010 olympics • poverty
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