Tag: United States

  • Organizing Principles

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    In his article “The Down to Earth Economy” in the Winter issue of yes! magazine, David Korten maintains that, “extreme individualism, greed and violence are pathological and a sign of physical, developmental, cultural and/or institutional system failure.”  He contrasts the organizing principles of Wall Street with those of nature and concludes that we must “restructure…

  • Former Pro-GMO Scientist Speaks Out on the Dangers of Genetically Modified Food

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    May 6, 2013 by THIERRY VRAIN I retired 10 years ago after a long career as a research scientist for Agriculture Canada. When I was on the payroll, I was the designated scientist of my institute to address public groups and reassure them that genetically engineered crops and foods were safe. There is, however, a…

  • Should Human Genes Be Patentable?

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    Reposted from Andrew Sullivan’s blog “The Dish.” Florence Williams asks why a company should be allowed to patent the genes  that prompted Jolie’s double mastectomy: Although they reside in our bodies, the BRCA genes are effectively owned by a bio-tech giant, Myriad Genetics, which patented the genes in the mid-1990s. Should a single corporation control access to DNA…

  • Seven Beautiful Spots Saved by the Environmental Movement

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    Jennifer Weeks’ article reminds us of why the environmental fight is so worth it.  Enjoy! To celebrate Earth Day, visit a spot that was almost flooded, polluted, or paved over. By Jennifer Weeks|Posted Friday, April 19, 2013, at 7:47 AM   Storm King Mountain on the banks of the Hudson River in New YorkCourtesy of Ahodges7/Wikimedia…