From 1861-1865 a civil war was fought in the United Stated of America, and 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of that war. In the presidential election of 1860, the Republican Party, led by Abraham Lincoln, had campaigned against expanding slavery beyond the states in which it already existed. The Republicans strongly advocated nationalism, and in their 1860 platform they denounced …
Don’t Buy This Jacket
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Buy-spread-consume. Stop. Patagonia, a manufacturer of outdoor clothing and gear, is making a big statement this holiday season. And while it may seem counter-intuitive to sales, it’s not profit they’re most worried about. With a storied past, dating back to 1957 when Yvon Chouinard began making climbing gear out of the back of his car, Patagonia …