Author: Jonathan Dodson

Read this insightful article on cyclical famine in places like Africa. Consider Greg Easterbrook’s recent article in Atlantic Monthly about the poverty-sustaining nature of global warming, where he argues the poorest countries are the hardest hit. Consider alongside this fact that China has now succeeded the US in harmful emmissions.

How do we respond? Do you think that Easterbrook is correct in his analysis of Global Warming and poverty-ridden countries? Could it be that politically liberal issues should be more central for political conservatives?

The Motion Picture Association announced yesterday that every time someone lights up in a film, it will be considered a factor towards ‘R’ ratings. The MPAA statement reads:

“In the past, illegal teen smoking has been a factor in the rating of films, alongside other parental concerns such as sex, violence and adult language. Now, all smoking will be considered and depictions that glamorize smoking or movies that feature pervasive smoking outside of an historic or other mitigating context may receive a higher rating.“

See the whole statement here.

Consider giving to mothers around the world by signing here in support of the Global Child Survival Act.

The line-up was released today and includes: Bob Dylan, Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem, Midlake, Damien Rice, White Stripes, Andrew Bird, Bloc Party, Wilco, Bella Fleck, Amos Lee, etc. See the entire line up here.

At $145 at ticket, this is a steal, scores of concerts in Zilker Park for three days straight!  Oh, by the way, I have two tickets:)