Progressive Women of Colorado http://progressivewomencolorado.com To educate, promote community responsibility, and understand national politics Mon, 20 May 2013 20:34:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 17 and a Nuclear Fusion Reactor http://progressivewomencolorado.com/17-and-a-nuclear-fusion-reactor/ http://progressivewomencolorado.com/17-and-a-nuclear-fusion-reactor/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:34:18 +0000 admin http://progressivewomencolorado.com/?p=928 “I started out with a dream to make a star in a jar, and I ended up
… making things that I think can change the world.”

Taylor Wilson

What can a 17 year old do when he has a dream of making a star? He can literally change the world. In this TED video, you’ll find how one 17 year old nuclear physicist intends to revolutionize the way we produce energy, fight cancer, and combat terrorism using nuclear technology.

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We consistently place the blame on the victim, rather than dealing with the issue as the root cause. In this TED video, discover what Jackson Katz, an anti-sexist activist and expert on violence, media and masculinities, has to say about this issue and more.

Its a refreshing look at an issue that is central to our problem here in America and around the world, yet so few are putting the focus where it belongs.

One of his greatest takeaways is

“What hurts us the most is not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.”

When anyone makes a racist/sexist comment and we’re silent, we’re in affect agreeing. Change the way we handle these situations and we’ll change the world.

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Progressive Women Board and John Fielder

He works tirelessly to save Colorado’s ranches, open spaces and wild lands, as is evidenced through the 40+ books he has published throughout his career.

John had many of his books on sale, including his newest which document the Colorado Lottery efforts. You can find all this and more at JohnFielder.com

Colorados Great Outdoors

]]> http://progressivewomencolorado.com/john-fielder-and-the-colorado-landscape/feed/ 0 What’s Really In The Meat That You Eat? http://progressivewomencolorado.com/whats-really-in-the-meat-that-you-eat/ http://progressivewomencolorado.com/whats-really-in-the-meat-that-you-eat/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 19:39:34 +0000 admin http://progressivewomencolorado.com/?p=914 Have you ever walked down your local supermarket aisles wondering if what you are buying really is safe for  you and your family? With good reason, you should be worried.

The EWG has released their 2013 Meat Eaters Guide, and the numbers are startling.

With more superbugs than ever before harboring in our meats, what does that say about our future potential? Its time to take action – visit EWG to learn how you can help.

Whats in the meat you eat

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Girl Rising – a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses. Girls Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.

Look for a time and location in your area >> Girl Rising

]]> http://progressivewomencolorado.com/movie-to-see-girl-rising/feed/ 0 Why do Americans have different views on Guns and Terrorism? http://progressivewomencolorado.com/why-do-americans-have-different-views-on-guns-and-terrorism/ http://progressivewomencolorado.com/why-do-americans-have-different-views-on-guns-and-terrorism/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:03:51 +0000 admin http://progressivewomencolorado.com/?p=894 How does the rest of the world view what goes on daily in America? For many of us, its exactly what we would expect because we have the same opinions too.

Why would we shut down one major US city – completely shut it down so its like a ghost town – because of the potential threat from one person, when at the same time we abandon a bill that would strengthen our current background check law and get hundreds, if not thousands of guns out of the hands of people that shouldn’t have access to them, all in the name of second amendment rights?

For a look at how people view our recent attach outside of America, read Why Does America Lose Its Head Over Terror But Ignore Its Daily Gun Death? by Michael Cohen from The Observer/The Guardian.

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Today – March 21 – watch Hungry For Change free. Hungry For Change is from the creators of the groundbreaking documentary FOOD MATTERS and exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industry don’t want you to know about.  Watch the trailer below. Then sign up to watch the feature film today. From now through the end of March you can also watch videos by many of the people in the film, download recipes and more. Check it out today.

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]]> http://progressivewomencolorado.com/the-price-of-carbon/feed/ 0 US Health Care System – A Disease Management System http://progressivewomencolorado.com/us-health-care-system-a-disease-management-system/ http://progressivewomencolorado.com/us-health-care-system-a-disease-management-system/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:51:42 +0000 admin http://progressivewomencolorado.com/?p=848 The US does not have a health care system; we have a disease-management system that is dependent on expensive drugs and invasive surgeries. It’s a system rooted in an ideal of maximized profits, opposed to helping people maintain or regain their health. And while “Obamacare” was an attempt to correct the problem, it did anything but. It hasn’t focused in on the true problem – the health of the American population.

Head over and read Its Time To Change American Disease Management Into A Health Fostering System by Dr Mercola.

Dr Mercola recently produced a documentary on disease management and what it means to us, airing on CNN in early March, watch the trailer:

 

 

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