As a musician, I struggle greatly with the question of the piracy of intellectual property. Is it better to make music free, so that it can spread more? Or does charging say to an audience, “Hey, I’m a real artist here. I worked hard. You should have to pay for that work.”
Category: Fayetteville Speaks
Clean Energy for Arkansas
It is essential that a comprehensive national framework to address climate change move forward without further delay.
Trail lights provide safety at night
I firmly believe that turning off the trail lights at night is a dangerous and irresponsible decision.
Love will Rule
As I was reading recent editorials by mainstream journalists, I was struck by their inability to transcend Old School political logic.
Thoughts on the role of the corporation in government
I have recently lost all of my trust in our national Supreme Court. Well, at least the majority of our Justices.
I want to Kiss a Pig
You might ask yourself, why would anyone want to KISS A PIG??? I want to Kiss a Pig because it is an important cause and one that has far-reaching implications for all of us.
Get to work on the energy and jobs bills
Lincoln, Pryor, and Boozman have jobs. Call them and tell them to get to work so the rest of America can, too.
Re: Petty proposes raising (your) property taxes
A lot of people have been pushed to a freakout by economic conditions, and (some) local media are only riding the wave.
Lions and tigers and bears, the millage failed
The millage failed and everyone is talking about it. What are we going to do now? The sky has fallen. Well, I voted for it, and here’s what I think: big deal.
The role of public art
Now is a good time to talk about the role of public art in our community.
Health Care Reform: A Professional’s Perspective
I am a pharmacist, and I am reminded daily of how our health care system is broken.
Three Lessons I Learned from Stealing a Tricycle
Most people spend their summers swimming, going to concerts, etc. Not me. I’ve been in bed for 25 days because I broke my leg on a stolen trike. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. … It’s also not that simple.
Get started on Garland
You may have noticed the buzz about the changes coming to Garland Avenue. This discussion has been ongoing for years, and it is finally nearing an end, but at least one thing is still undecided.
Students are neighbors, too
“At the end of the day, we all love this city and want to do what’s best for it, and for our heroes in uniform.”
Arbitration, not litigation
“For more than 80 years, arbitration has helped Americans settle disputes fairly, quickly and inexpensively, without having to file a lawsuit or navigate the court system.”
