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I’ve been feeling quite uneasy lately with the current state of affairs in our so-called democratic America.  Perhaps it’s because I’ve spent the last six months in Europe and real news is far more accessible and honest.  I’ve recently become a huge fan of author and New York Times journalist Thomas Friedman, whose writings are insightful and candid.  I’m currently reading his book The World Is Flat and you can find a few of his articles posted in Our World Today. 

While in London, Woody and I spent a morning at the UK Guardian, one of our favorite publications in the world.  We sat in on their morning meeting when all the departments meet to review the previous issue, discuss the current one and have the opportunity to question the editors about different stories.  When the discussion turned to the internet and how they were going to survive in the media arena with such a powerful tool, we were captivated because this is a publication that has garnered many international awards and is known for it’s progressive and sometimes hard-to-swallow coverage of domestic and international news.  Luckily, they were one of the first paper publications to create their website which is now viewed worldwide by over 12 million people a month.

This experience was just another reminder about the powerful tool we have at our fingertips.  We always contended this was so and have witnessed numerous campaigns rampage across the world within minutes.  And everyday, there are new and faster ways for information to travel between people and out into the world.  Basically, we have a duty and responsibility to keep ourselves well informed because let’s face it folks… that’s the last thing our government wants or offers.  We will continue to post articles that come our way from various news organizations that speak the truth and allow each and every one of us to analyze the facts and formulate pro-active plans to salvage our country.  I have to admit that I’ve been quite embarrassed to call myself an American over here, but at the same time, there’s a voice inside of me calling out to join forces with the rest of the folks feeling the same, sometimes downtrodden weight of knowing this isn’t how the story goes. 

We are in absolute control of our destiny and need to pull together to manifest the future that we and our children deserve… one that allows each and every person on this planet to enjoy clean air, food and water, exercise true freedom of speech, support and produce alternative-sustainable, earth-friendly fuels and products and to lead happy and healthy lives.  So please continue to support our efforts by contributing articles, sending us your artwork and creations, participating in our forum and spreading the word about voiceyourself.com.  We are gaining more and more community members each day and our reach is worldwide. 

With deep appreciation, hope and love… Laura