Posts Tagged Mindful Consumerism
Will the economy ever be the same again?
Posted by sophiatwrites in Mindful Consumerism on June 12, 2011
The powers that be play a dangerous game in their lack of will to improve the job market and refusal to “prime the pump” of the Main St. economy. The longer they delay in the stimulation of job growth in this nation. The more the citizens of the nation may no longer feel the need to employ the services of companies who show little regard or patriotism for the country that affords them so much.
Leader of the PAC
Posted by sophiatwrites in Community Participation, Mindful Consumerism on April 12, 2011
A PAC or Political Action Committee is a fund collected by a company or organization specifically for the purpose of having monetary influence on campaigns. Although much has been said about the influence of Labor Union PACs not much is said about the fact that many corporations, including utility companies and others have such PACs.
Freedom isn’t free. Political contributions the life’s blood of campaigns.
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Community Participation, Mindful Consumerism on April 8, 2011
Freedom isn’t free. This saying is primarily attached to military service. However there is much more to it. Civil Citizen’s must pay for Democracy with time, attention and yes, sometimes money. In order to take away the power of special interest lobbyists the people as a whole must contribute at least as much as the special interests do.
The Budget Battle.
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy on April 7, 2011
Many Americans feel helpless as they prepare to watch the government shut down over a battle for 1% of the nation’s discretionary funding. “What can I do?” they ask. At this point in the game it is difficult to say whether citizens can stop the government from shutting down but this is what you can do as a citizen to get a message to representatives in D.C.
Tips for writing a letter to the editor
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Community Participation, Resources on April 7, 2011
A letter to the editor can be a very powerful tool in effectively engaging your government. With just a few tips you can write a passionate, fact filled, letter that tells a persuasive story. Who knows you just may change the course of history.