Monthly Archives: July 2011

7. Homelessness & Street Charity

KarmaTube: No Man is an Island: 3.5 min. Video from KarmaTube Discussion Questions: Does street charity help? Does it hurt? How does it compare to money given to an overseas charity? What’s the right thing to do? Is solicitation fair … Continue reading

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6. Gaza Flotilla & the Story of Cosmetics

On Democracy Now, Alice Walker talked about why the flotilla to Gaza is important. We compared the population density of Gaza – 1.6 million people in 140 square miles – to Santa Cruz County – 260,000 people in 445 square … Continue reading

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5. The Power of Community

Film: The Power of Community: 53 min. The Power of Community. How Cuba Survived Peak Oil (sub español) from El Tránsito Necesario on Vimeo. Discussion Question: Would you like to do a fundraiser for the Cuba Caravan with Food in … Continue reading

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4. Health in Cuba

Video: Salud! Discussion Questions: What do you think about Cuba’s doctor training? How does it compare to the process to become a doctor in the US? Should doctors be rare or should anyone willing to put in the great amounts … Continue reading

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