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Will California Legalize Marijuana via Ballot Initiative?

April 2, 2010
By Mr. Silence Dogood
Will California Legalize Marijuana via Ballot Initiative?

Come November, the voters of California will have an opportunity to vote on the legalization of marijuana . . . with a few restrictions. We run through the specifics of the ballot initiative, and provide a little commentary.
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Cracking the Vault: What You Can Do About Big Banks and the Financial Crisis, Part II

January 18, 2010
By Mr. Silence Dogood
Cracking the Vault: What You Can Do About Big Banks and the Financial Crisis, Part II

Given the very public actions of the big banks, and the subsequent fallout, is it at all surprising that people are moving their money? And can doing so send a message to the big banks?
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Cracking the Vault: Big Banks, the Financial Crisis, and What You Can Do About It

January 15, 2010
By Mr. Silence Dogood
Cracking the Vault: Big Banks, the Financial Crisis, and What You Can Do About It

Your bank probably contributed mightily to the economic doldrums of the past few years. Are you mad at your bank? Don't worry about it if you are. There are other options that don't include a mattress, or putting every last penny in T-bills.
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Amending America: Thank the Founders for Making it Difficult!

January 7, 2010
By Mr. Silence Dogood
Amending America: Thank the Founders for Making it Difficult!

Dispelling some populist myths about Congress -- why throwing the bums out may not be the best idea (at least not wholesale).
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A Thanksgiving Recipe for the American Spirit: Feed the Hungry

November 24, 2009
By Mr. Silence Dogood
A Thanksgiving Recipe for the American Spirit: Feed the Hungry

Usually I devote my piece of Osmosis real estate to setting right the political wrongs. But now that we’re upon the one holiday that unites us all, I thought I’d take a minute to discuss why Thanksgiving is truly is an American Experience.
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Scattered Victories Portend New Era of Republican Political Dominance … Hah

November 4, 2009
By Mr. Silence Dogood
Scattered Victories Portend New Era of Republican Political Dominance … Hah

Did you hear the big news? Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are BOTH going to host Oscars in 2010. Oh, and in case you missed it . . . according to Fox News, Republicans now rule the world once again. Sigh.
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‘Generation Change’ Hits Stores Today . . . But Can Be Yours for Free!

November 4, 2009
By Jeremy Nisen
‘Generation Change’ Hits Stores Today . . . But Can Be Yours for Free!

Last week, Osmosis Online spoke with the authors of the new book 'Generation Change: 150 Ways We Can Change Ourselves, Our Country, and Our World.' Today, we're giving a copy of the book away. Details inside . . .
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Time for Change Hasn’t Ended: An Interview With Authors of New Book ‘Generation Change’

October 27, 2009
By Jeremy Nisen
Time for Change Hasn’t Ended: An Interview With Authors of New Book ‘Generation Change’

We interviewed the co-authors of upcoming book "Generation Change." Jayan Kalathil and Melissa Bolton-Klinger spoke to us about the inspiration behind the new book, thoughts on the power on online social networking, and reveal the bipartisan nature of flossing.
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Fox Fact and Faux

October 23, 2009
By Mr. Silence Dogood
Fox Fact and Faux

CAUTION! You are about to read an opinion-based column about Fox News Channel’s opinion-based reporting. While many political commentators have said the Obama Administration should “take the moral high ground,” and appear on Fox News, I respectfully disagree.
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California’s Bold Plan to Move Forward: Elect a Governor from the Past?

October 13, 2009
By Mr. Silence Dogood
California’s Bold Plan to Move Forward: Elect a Governor from the Past?

Is former California Governor and current State Attorney General Jerry really the best option California can come up with to move the state forward? A look at the rest of the field, and a hand-picked "wishful thinking" choice from each party to boot.
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