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Should you stop paying taxes?

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As direct action and protests mount around the country, the suggestion to stop paying taxes is being discussed. But is that the right action? … Read More

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What’s the purpose of an economic boycott?

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With the call for a total economic boycott (or “blackout”) on February 25, 2025, I look at what the purpose is of such an action. Welcome to another week of living on a proverbial ship where the captain is trying … Read More … Read More

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Why I still opt-out at airports

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  (Update: I don’t need to opt-out anymore because I have NEXUS.) In response to the terror attacks of 2001, airport security came under intense scrutiny. In the US, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was formed, which was mandated to … Read More … Read More

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Why using sinking funds is a revolutionary act

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  A sinking fund, as I talked about before, is a way of saving up for large expenses in advance. It’s a kind of a quaint, old-timey way of doing things, which might be why it appeals to me. A … Read More … Read More

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How disruptive innovation enables effective protest

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  Last time, I talked about how protesting a single oil company wasn’t an effective way to effect change. Instead, I argued for reducing car-dependency through land use changes. This undermining of a business model is known as disruptive innovation, … Read More … Read More

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