Author Archive for Jeannette Brown
Dropping the Call on Telecom Immunity
As the new year begins, it is customary to reflect on the top stories of the past year. One story that has escaped the notice of most Americans is the unnerving extension and abuse of executive power by the administration of President George W. Bush. In particular, the case of telecom immunity perfectly epitomizes the [...]
Dershowitz Visits on Anniv. of Israel
ISRAEL: Renowned Harvard Law professor visits UC Irvine to discuss peace in the Middle East.
The Invisible Musician: A Test of American Indifference
More than 1,070 people walked by with barely an acknowledgment of the violinist’s musical presence as they busily traveled to work. The violinist appeared to be a regular street performer, but he was actually a commanding performer who often earns $1,000 a minute. However, the humiliating experience of people hastily passing by his heartfelt performance [...]
Love and Hate: The Music Stuck in My Head and in My Heart
Music is a major part of my life, as it is for many people. While unfortunately I am not gifted with the ability to play any instrument particularly well, music is a constant feature of my day-to-day activities. I feel as though something is missing if music is not always floating into my expectant and [...]
The Truth Behind America’s Bottled Water Industry
It is an understatement to assert that water is a simple and basic resource we all need to survive. In the United States, clean, healthy water is available almost everywhere. And yet, the bottled water industry has grown tremendously in the last thirty years and has been forecasted to grow even more next year.
Why then, [...]
