Stories by Allan Badiner

Allan Badiner is a writer, activist, and editor of three books: Dharma Gaia: A Harvest of Essays in Buddhism and Ecology, Zig Zag Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics, and Mindfulness in the Marketplace: Compassionate Responses to Consumerism.

The Healing Power of Marijuana Has Barely Been Tapped

Posted on: Nov 23, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Medical marijuana is now legal in 18 states, but it's clear we've discovered a fraction of its potential for health.

How Facebook Betrayed Users and Undermined Online Privacy

Posted on: Aug 5, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Facebook has collected loads of private information about their users -- information that is being sold to marketers.

Is Vancouver About to Become the Greenest City in the World?

Posted on: Jul 29, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The city has made a rapid transition: It draws 90% of its energy from renewables, has a booming bicycle culture and a very popular progressive mayor.

Eight Ways Obama Can Make Change Immediately

Posted on: Nov 9, 2008, Source: AlterNet

A plan for less controversial and yet significant changes is possible right now.

Can Barack Obama Become President?

Posted on: Mar 12, 2007, Source: AlterNet

A look at the man, the candidate, and whether or not he is truly a contender for the highest office.

Personal Voices: Is Bush the Anti-Buddha?

Posted on: May 17, 2004, Source: AlterNet

A Buddhist confronts his anger towards the president. How does a student of the Dharma deal with the rising temptation to wish ill on the perpetrators of shocking and detestable undertakings?

Personal Voices: Showing Bush the Door in 2004

Posted on: Nov 3, 2003, Source: AlterNet

A Howard Dean/Wesley Clark ticket gives countless millions who have vowed to vote for 'anybody but Bush' a reason to believe he can be beaten.

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