Arches That morning: The smell of the clean desert after a night of thunderstorms Slow, long light, beckoning flowers to open and a hint of moisture wafting from the red sand stone. Magic. That evening: Propane grill smoke from a frozen rib eye and beer breath occupy your nostrils. Both smells are a gift. This… Continue reading Arches (Poem)
Author: Nathan Corliss
Universal Basic Income is a Correct Response to COVID-19
Smart people are calling for universal basic income (UBI) in response to economic disruptions wrought by COVID-19. UBI will serve as an economic floor to help a huge swath of society pay bills, buy groceries, and most importantly as a necessary cash infusion so families and individuals can afford to shelter in place in order… Continue reading Universal Basic Income is a Correct Response to COVID-19
What Happens to Your Utility Bill When You Start Working from Home (Remote Work)
Here’s a six month look at how my natural gas and electricity bills have increased since I started to work from home. This analysis is looking at August 2018 through January 2019 compared to August 2019 through January 2020 the period when I started remote work from home. During this period my electricity and gas… Continue reading What Happens to Your Utility Bill When You Start Working from Home (Remote Work)
The Fiscal Stimulus that Will Inoculate America from the COVID-19 Recession | Opinion
In addition to the temporary universal basic income (UBI) proposed by several prominent outlets. Let’s also immediately give all Americans a $3,000 investment account they can’t cash out until age 70 (those older than 70 can have the money now). This will give all Americans a stake in this country’s businesses, put money into these… Continue reading The Fiscal Stimulus that Will Inoculate America from the COVID-19 Recession | Opinion
Farewell Tweets to Andrew Yang
For posterity, here are some incredible farewell tweets to Andrew Yang. Andrew Yang made a deep impression on the Democratic Party, podcast hosts, and of course the Yang Gang. He started a conversation with America about universal basic income that will endure, and maybe one day become official US policy. This warm send off fits… Continue reading Farewell Tweets to Andrew Yang
Ode to Iowa (Poem)
Ode to Iowa What does Iowa smell like? I just heard some people sitting next to me at Robo Taco call it a “wasteland.” There’s brilliant sunsets in Iowa I’m sure. There’s obscure swimming holes in big rivers and small creeks. People love; some probably haven’t found the love they want yet, and others madly… Continue reading Ode to Iowa (Poem)
February Democratic Debates: Top Mentions of Andrew Yang
Here’s top tweets about Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang from the February Democratic Party Debates held on February 7th, 2020 in New Hampshire. If you’re a member of the Yang Gang like me, be sure to like and retweet your favorites from this list to create a social media signal boost. If you’re here to learn… Continue reading February Democratic Debates: Top Mentions of Andrew Yang
How to Eat Cruelty Free in Your Neighborhood
A neighbor on Nextdoor recently posted about trouble finding organic and cruelty free meat in Portland. This is a task that is surprisingly confusing and ripe with misinformation. Here’s the original question, with my response below. The Cruelty Free and Sustainable Question “A question I’ve been struggling to find the answer to for years. Where… Continue reading How to Eat Cruelty Free in Your Neighborhood
Andrew Yang Is Top Trending Candidate During the January Democratic Primary Debate
Andrew Yang wasn’t in the January 14th Democratic Party primary debate, however his hashtag, #AmericaNeedsYang out trended all other candidates during the debates on Twitter. This article is a list of tweets that contributed to this trend or expressed forlorn at the Yang free debate. I’ve been supporting Andrew Yang since I first heard him… Continue reading Andrew Yang Is Top Trending Candidate During the January Democratic Primary Debate
Top Tweets About Andrew Yang In the December 2019 Presidential Debate
I’ve been an Andrew Yang fan since first hearing him interviewed on the Joe Rogan Podcast in February. Since then, I’ve been inspired to write about him, and how his policies will set America up for a great future. October 2019 Andrew Yang Debate Highlights on Twitter November 2019 Andrew Yang Debate Highlights on Twitter… Continue reading Top Tweets About Andrew Yang In the December 2019 Presidential Debate