Anyone else still a bit off from Daylight Saving Time? (Good, me too.) This weekend took me from Boston to Rhode Island, my 13th state on this trip. I’ve had some very interesting conversations already about cultural borders, spirituality and connection already that I can’t wait to share!
But for now, let’s take a look outside of the trip and poke around the world for a bit. It’s a wild, wild one after all.
Onward.
Note: As a disclaimer, I want to say that the links I share below do not necessarily reflect my own views, either politically or personally. Some are left leaning, some are right leaning, some are more in the middle. I am constantly challenging myself to consider issues from all angles, and these links reflect this challenge.
Secondary note: Additionally, I want to take this moment to encourage you to share feedback/thoughts of your own in the comments section. I’m sincerely up for open dialogue and the sharing of opinions and ideas. That said, whether in agreement or criticism, please always treat each other with mutual respect.
Curious about how the opioid epidemic ties into the economy? Here’s a primer. (And here’s what Democratic candidates are talking about in terms of big pharma.)
This excerpt looks at nationalism and its roots in US culture.
With another potential recession looming, how is our economy set up to respond?
One of the most frequent things people ask me about my trip is how I manage to talk to strangers every day. It’s definitely something I’ve gotten better at over the past 15 weeks — and if you’d like some pointers, here’s a good place to start.
What if the future of transportation is car-free?
An interesting look at Beto O’Rourke’s candidacy withdrawal — and a question about how/when pivoting to appeal to voters actually works.
Anyone else fascinated/slightly intimidated by code and computers? I’ve been working to learn a programming language on-and-off for years, and this read about how different lines of code have shaped our world may just have convinced me to pick it up again.
If you’ve been following along with the Democratic primary at all, you may have noticed two sides revealing themselves in the party: progressive and moderate. Here’s one take on what this decision could mean in the larger 2020 election.
Here’s a look at another (often unspoken about) side of the CBD craze.
Just for fun: astrology and why it’s growing in popularity.
Until next week — please let me know what you think! I always welcome feedback, especially in terms of additional reading or sources; please feel free to leave them in the comments below or via wethevotersproject@gmail.com.
