I've written about how the corporatocracy keeps Americans trapped in a cycle of spending and working, which ensures that the rich and powerful continue to become more rich and powerful. This predatory economic system is not confined to the US, of course. The effects are even more devastating in developing countries. There are several good documentaries on this topic, including The End of Poverty? Here's a trailer...
 about this blogHi, my name is Diane and I live in Portland, Oregon. I'm learning how to reduce my expenses so I can spend less time working to pay the bills and more time doing things that are meaningful to me, including volunteer work. I'm finding that it's not easy - our economy is designed to keep us trapped in a "spend more, work more" cycle. In this blog, I explore these issues and share insights from experts about the new economy, social justice, sustainable living and related topics. I hope this information is helpful and interesting to you.  in my garden, tomatoes rub elbows with helenium and salvia
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