John Ikerd
Reparation and the Pursuit of Happiness
My previous blog post advocating reparation raised economic and political concerns about reparation. My proposal avoids these concerns.
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John Ikerd
- Jul 24, 2020
- 7 min
Reparation for Three Original Sins of the Nation
The denial of territorial rights of Indigenous peoples, human rights of slaves, voting rights of women are three original sins of the U.S.
John Ikerd
- Jul 17, 2020
- 8 min
Toward a More Perfect Union
The United States of America is a “work in progress”—and probably always will be. We must continue the quest "toward a more perfect union."
John Ikerd
- Jul 10, 2020
- 36 min
Finding Common Ground
A compilation of eight post written in 2017 about finding common ground and healing the Great American Political Divide.
John Ikerd
- Jul 4, 2020
- 5 min
In Defense of the Founders
The “Founding Fathers” of the United States of America have been the targets of public criticism, but our problems are not their fault?
John Ikerd
- Jun 30, 2020
- 6 min
Liberty and Justice for All
This nation was founded with a commitment to secure liberty and justice for all. Time is running out to return to those ideals.
John Ikerd
- Feb 2, 2020
- 4 min
Election 2020: A Fight for the Future of Democracy?
The only means of restoring our democracy is to elect a president in 2020 who will actually preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
John Ikerd
- Sep 1, 2019
- 6 min
The Earth Is Not For Sale
Our life is still a part of the life of the Earth. Our soul is still a part of the soul of the earth.
John Ikerd
- Aug 26, 2019
- 1 min
Place-Based Food: Reconnecting People with Purpose and Place
We are living through a time of fundamental change in human society, as is becoming increasingly clear. Climate change, fossil energy...
John Ikerd
- Mar 26, 2019
- 1 min
The Reality of Scientific Certainty
How do statistics so often lead scientists to deny differences that those not educated in statistics can plainly see?
John Ikerd
- Dec 24, 2018
- 4 min
Christmas Reflections 2018
Jesus was born into the world that was filled with violence, bitterness, pride, and hatred, a world not all that different from today.
John Ikerd
- Sep 29, 2018
- 4 min
Abundance or Scarcity: Which is it?
The economic world is a world of scarcity. In the natural world there is enough for everyone to have all of everything they need.
John Ikerd
- Aug 20, 2018
- 6 min
Is a Civilizational Collapse Inevitable?
Over the past few months, I have heard and read several urgent warnings of an impending civilizational collapse from highly respected...
John Ikerd
- Jul 9, 2018
- 21 min
Agroecology: Science, Farming System, or Social Movement?
Agroecology is a science, a farming system, and a social movement. It obviously is a merging of the words agriculture and ecology. Its...
John Ikerd
- May 20, 2018
- 4 min
The Challenge of Personal Relationships
The greatest challenge facing society today is the art, science, and actualization of human relationships. Virtually every ecological,...
John Ikerd
- Apr 21, 2018
- 4 min
The Three Great Separations
We are confronted today with a multidimensional ecological, social, and economic crises that is rooted in our growing sense of...
John Ikerd
- Dec 21, 2017
- 3 min
Christmas Reflections 2017
As I grow older, I look forward to Christmas more as a time of reflection rather than celebration. “For God so loved the world, that he...
John Ikerd
- Oct 28, 2017
- 5 min
Reflections on Science & Alternative Facts: Part 3 – Final
How do we make wise decisions during times of disagreement regarding facts? As I stated in my previous blog: “Even more important than...
John Ikerd
- Sep 30, 2017
- 4 min
Reflections on Science & Alternative Facts: Part 2 of 3
When two intelligent, informed people disagree about the “facts” of a particular situation it doesn’t necessarily mean that one is right...
John Ikerd
- Sep 16, 2017
- 4 min
Reflections on Science & Alternative Facts: Part 1 of 3
A consensus among scientists is no longer accepted as proof of the existence of fact or reality. Public acceptance of “alternative...
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