So, while I come from a family of very political people (both sides of the fence...on both sides of the family), I don't consider myself to be a highly political person. My personal views tend to fall somewhere in the middle, with a liberal or conservative stance on specific issues. However, I don't think human rights is a political issue. It is a human issue, and as a human with lots of rights, I feel I should support the rights of other humans. With that in mind, I'd like to bring these two articles to your attention during the holiday season.
One of the most powerful roles we play in society is that of consumer. We often don't realize how much power we have as purchasers in a global economy. So please, this holiday, purchase Fair Trade items whenever you can, buy recycled items and antique jewelry, and maybe tell your local jeweler that you'd like to know where the precious goods are coming from. If we all decide to be mindful consumers, we really can change the world.
From NBC's Rock Center
Fair Trade activists fight for responsibly mined gold
via The Huffington Post
The sad truth about the fight against blood diamonds
One of the most powerful roles we play in society is that of consumer. We often don't realize how much power we have as purchasers in a global economy. So please, this holiday, purchase Fair Trade items whenever you can, buy recycled items and antique jewelry, and maybe tell your local jeweler that you'd like to know where the precious goods are coming from. If we all decide to be mindful consumers, we really can change the world.
From NBC's Rock Center
Fair Trade activists fight for responsibly mined gold
via The Huffington Post
The sad truth about the fight against blood diamonds
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