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Moving Planet Montreal

October 1, 2011February 23, 2016 Ben Harack 3 Comments

Moving Planet Montreal was a celebration of the transition away from fossil fuels in our society. The event was a green kilometer drive and a grand picnic, symbolizing the central role of transportation and food in sustainability.

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Ben’s Interview on Radio CKUT 90.3 FM

September 10, 2011October 1, 2011 Ben Harack 4 Comments

Ben Harack was interviewed on the Ecolibrium radio show on CKUT in Montreal. Topics were Moving Planet, Saskatchewan’s sustainability, and peer-based cross-disciplinary efforts towards sustainability.

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How much would it cost to end extreme poverty in the world?

August 26, 2011August 25, 2011 Ben Harack 51 Comments

Ending extreme poverty in twenty years is very feasible if the developed world delivers on their promises. The United States alone could end world poverty with a fraction of their military budget.

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Voted for Koch on the Corporate Hall of Shame

August 21, 2011August 23, 2011 Ben Harack Leave a comment

I voted for Koch Industries in the Corporate Hall of Shame. They push toxic political and economic agendas that hurt the world.

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Applying free market ideas to politics: How fares the US?

August 2, 2011February 23, 2016 Ben Harack 1 Comment

We apply the ideals of a free market economy to politics and realize that US politics is an extremely unhealthy market dominated by a pair of monopolistic ‘sellers’ who deliberately bar any third party from effectively challenging them.

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John Klein: Social involvement and sustainability in Regina, Saskatchewan, and Canada

May 25, 2011February 23, 2016 Ben Harack Leave a comment

John Klein is a notable blogger and community activist in Regina, Saskatchewan. Here he answers our philosophical and practical questions about the most important issues facing our society today, and what each of us can do about them.

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Capitalism’s Labour Transitions – An Argument for Social Welfare

March 7, 2011April 18, 2019 Ben Harack 2 Comments

Capitalist labour transitions are a heavy burden on the working class and society in general, but they are also one of the cornerstones of progress. We can solve this problem in an economically practical as well as morally and socially desirable through the creation of a strong social welfare system.

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How to argue with trolls and extremists

December 11, 2010June 1, 2017 Ben Harack 2 Comments

How to argue against those who will never change their mind, and who will undermine your attempts to discuss things meaningfully. These are our best tips for how to deal with trolls and extremists.

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