Articles
Scott M. Graves
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Essays from an Artist
On Toxic IndividualismIn the wake of the events of January 6, 2021 our reactions are coalescing, the long-term fallout is emerging and we’re getting a clearer picture of exactly what we all experienced. Shock and disbelief converts to anger. We seek justice. We...
Democratic Capitalism II
EL+LS-MD=2CBoss Tweed (editorial cartoon by Thomas Nast, published in Harper’s Weekly, October 21, 1871 (public domain via Wikimedia Commons)Through Democratic Capitalism we can create a future of stability, equity, creativity and innovation that makes wealth for a...
Democratic Capitalism I
Prosperity renewed? Just Ask the Trees We’ve needed only to look as far as our arboreal neighbors to discover a profusion of integration and resource sharing. In his 2004 publication, Democratic Capitalism, The Way to A World of Peace and Plenty retired CEO Ray Carey,...
Life in a Milltown Apocalypse
on the frontlines 10 months in We've had ten months to witness the big grab. The proof is irrefutable. Corporate America is using the pandemic to consolidate its power over small business....and it's got me motivated. Recently, the national music merchandising...
On Peace July 5, 2020
On Peace, An EssayOur city will not last another 2 years of the status quo. Nor will the United States. Not without our hearts open wide, to both the pain and joy of our neighbors. Ellie Wesiel said, ‘When language fails then violence becomes language. I’m...
The Great Re-Set: A New Way to Build Communities
The Great Re-Set: A New Way to Build CommunitiesWe have an opportunity. It’s time. It’s OUR time. https://youtu.be/mgt9jVLjCg8 The period in which we are now living is history in the flesh at every moment. In times like these we would be missing a...