I come from a small town in Kentucky, and in a lot of ways I fit the stereotype of a typical Kentuckian. I love to fish, camp, and ride through the mud on a 4-wheeler. I’m also a force to be reckoned with in an old, fast car. I like bonfires and love beer, and at least a quarter of my wardrobe is camo. I’m far more comfortable in coveralls and Muck boots than I’ll ever be in a … [Read More...]
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The Roles I Get As A Short Fat 27 Year Old
It’s been my dream to be an actor since I was 9 years old. I ignored the cries of, "Oh, you’re never going to make it" or, "Statistically, you’re more likely to win the lottery than you are to become famous." I was bull headed enough that I didn’t ever hear these negative comments. But I should have. I should have so I could have been more prepared financially. To figure out how to look further … [Read more...]
Underemployment In The Media
Capitalism May Be The Real Thing, But It Might Need To Evolve
Even the most ardent supporters of capitalism would have to admit it isn't a perfect system. Inequality is built into it. In a capitalist system there are naturally going to be winners and losers. Not all winners won fairly, and not all losers lost because they didn't play well enough. The clip we chose for this week discusses possible ways capitalism as we know it may end or at least evolve. … [Read More...]
In Other Words
A New Way To Handle Sexual Harassment: What I Do And Why
Ok, so before we get into this, some disclaimers: I’m getting into this because I really want to believe that we, as the young, hip, full of shit, touchy feely generation, can make a genuine and concerted effort to do better. For ourselves and for others. A big part of doing better starts with being real about what you need to fix. I’m going to be very real with you. I am not going to be … [Read More...]
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Stress Relief On A Budget: 5 Relaxation Products Under $50
We want to let you know that neither April nor the site have been paid in any way to advertise or endorse the following products on this list. In fact, she put this list together, and then we got links for them. However, we do get a small commission if you use any of the following links to purchase something. That commission assists us in running this site. Also, many … [Read More...]
Politics Corner
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un: Two Peas In A Pod?
I feel very far removed from life in the US right now. Physically, it’s because I’m living in Japan for the next year. Mentally, not as much news crosses my path as it used to; with the exception of one colleague asking me what Trump meant when he called Kim Jong Un (KJU hereafter) a “smart cookie.” My language skills weren’t advanced enough to explain to him that the … [Read More...]
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And The Winners Are
We have the winners for our recent subscriber sweepstakes giveaway. We want to thank everyone who participated. It means a lot to us when someone takes the time to subscribe to our newsletter. We know millions of sites request subscribers, so again, thank you. We appreciate your readership. Below are the following winners, Each winner gets to pick any item they want from our Cafe Press store, … [Read More...]
Underemployment Around the Globe
Australia, The United States, And Underemployment: There’s Nothing Funny About It
While it’s a bummer to have no paying work— re: being unemployed— the notion of having some paying work, yet not enough, shouldn’t just be written off as a First World problem. In fact, the data shows that the rate of underemployment in America (14 percent) is dramatically higher than that of unemployment (4.4 … [Read More...]
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I’m A Liberal In A Red State
I live in a small town in Kentucky. When I say small, I mean a population of around 1000 people. The city limits aren’t much over three miles from one end to the other. It’s one of those places where everyone knows everyone. Several of my high school teachers taught my parents, and very rarely can I pass someone on the street or in the store without them not only knowing my name, but my parents, … [Read More...]
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Underemployment In Australia: Not Much To Celebrate
Yesterday, we published a well researched article on underemployment in Australia and the United States. It's fascinating how the two countries differ in their acknowledgment of the problem. The United States doesn't officially track the number of underemployed in their employment data. Australia does, and continues to look for ways to curtail the problems that massive … [Read More...]
Featured Interview
Yale Strom On His New Documentary, American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs
Yale Strom is an accomplished writer, violinist, composer, writer, and more. He is also the director of five award winning documentaries. His newest documentary, American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs, is now playing at select theaters across the … [Read More...]
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Australia’s 4 Biggest Public Enemies
It’s safe to say that I had a very fortunate upbringing. My parents, though receiving only the most basic education, still managed to do very well for themselves and to provide for us kids. But despite their success, they still were not immune from the financial woes that so many of us find ourselves in at some point in our lives. So one … [Read More...]
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