If you haven’t read Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma or In Defense of Food, you may not have come across his most famously quoted “food rule”: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” His has distilled the messages from his previous books into the short, pamphlet-like Food Rules, ready and waiting for your consumption at the […]
Craving Some Bling From Your Honey? Stop Right There: Blood Diamonds are Back
According to a recent article by Greg Campell in Foreign Policy, the UN-sanctioned system in place to protect both mine workers and consumers from conflict diamonds just isn’t working. It’s called the Kimberly Process, and although the UN has touted it as the solution to the ravages of war and slavery, activists have known for years […]
Get Your Global Orgasm On
It’s not just the Winter Solstice, kiddies. It’s also the perfect day to dedicate an orgasm to peace. Sure, it’s the shortest day of the year, but you can still have a nice, long, Big O for all the right reasons. The folks at Global Orgasm for Peace list three reasons for their movement. They’re […]
Welcome to the Neighborhood, Coco de Mer
There’s a new friend in town in New York City’s Nolita. CoCo De Mer, the UK-based ethical sex shop, has come to our shores. Founded by Sam and Justine Roddick, who just happen to be the daughters of activist and entrepreneur Anita Roddick (owner of The Body Shop), Coco de Mer invests in local artisans […]