Photo series on the spaces where young children across the world sleep at night.
Author: inaraf
Documentary: The Light Bulb Conspiracy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfbbF3oxf-E
Great documentary on the pitfalls of the throwaway lifestyle.
NPR Story: Icelanders Protest Highway Construction as Disruptive to Elf Habitat
Yes, you read that right. Environmental groups and elf advocates have joined together to protest the construction of a mega highway in Iceland. In many parts of the world, the belief in mythological creatures is heavily imbedded in a deep respect for nature and the processes associated with development (such as urbanization and building of infrastructure) are often incompatible with these ways of life.
Full Story Here:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/12/24/256863444/highway-in-iceland-may-be-sidetracked-by-elves
The Constitutions of the World- at your fingertips!
Look up specific provisions and passages, both current and past, of many constitutions around the world.
The Constitute Project is a joint effort of various NGOs, The University of Texas, and other private organizations to provide a user-friendly bank of laws and regulation worldwide. Users may search for parts of constitutions regarding a variety of subject such as human rights, environmental protection and citizenship. Furthermore, you may also compare various constitutions.
The Crisis of Capitalism
David Harvey explores the crisis of capitalism through a Marxist lens. Aside from being situated in today’s economic climate, the animation makes the video incredibly engaging and easy to understand.