I’ve recently been part of a few discussions about the pros and cons of fracking. It’s a huge issue in my hometown; citizens there recently had a ballot item that would have banned fracking, and they voted it down. Fracking creates jobs. And it pollutes groundwater. It’s not sustainable. But do you know what an… [Read More]
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Edward Snowden and whistleblowers in the modern world
Edward Snowden has been revealed as the man who informed the Guardian about the NSA’s telecommunications surveillance program. He’ll end up getting into a heap of trouble, too, but I am glad that he did it. In the olden days, reporters found out information and protected their sources. And if someone was angry about what… [Read More]
Loose Gravel
Some people are at Blues Fest tonight. Some are at the Blackhawks game. I’m watching Illinois’ lieutenant governor play the banjo.
The Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in Illinois
Is this year, and I am in Normal celebrating with the League of Women Voters. We are wearing hats like our foremothers did.
Does this count as a post?
Because I have too many deadlines today, and blogathon isn’t going to happen.
