Since 1991, Bill Moyers has followed two Milwaukee families caught in the undertow of a merciless economy and a changing city. They constantly faced devastating challenges and difficult choices.

Moyers revisits these reports, exploring the human price of inequality with journalists Barbara Miner and Barbara Garson. Their books are available for order on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Bill critiques the hypocrisy of "justice for all" in a society that squanders billions on fraudulent wars while neglecting its poor. He specifically highlights the failing legacy of *Gideon v. Wainwright*, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the constitutional right to legal representation for indigent criminal defendants.

Despite this foundational right, true justice remains largely inaccessible and unaffordable for the most vulnerable. This report, originally published on March 29, 2013, argues that the promise of "justice for all" remains unfulfilled.

America faces a growing economic divide, yet public outcry remains minimal. Media scholar Marty Kaplan attributes this to a pervasive appetite for media distraction.

The program also features acclaimed historian Gary May, who offers historical context on the recent Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act.

America faces undeniable economic inequality. Bill's essay highlights extreme wealth and poverty, exemplified by California's Silicon Valley. There, tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Apple create millionaires, while the region's homeless population has surged 20% in two years, living in tent cities near these companies.

A social equality illustration by Brandon Cripps accompanies this discussion.

This content was originally published on April 11, 2013.

Acclaimed historian Gary May, interviewed by Bill Moyers, provides historical context for the Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act. He emphasizes this ruling as part of a long, continuous struggle to ensure voting rights for all Americans.

May, a specialist in American political and social history, authored "Bending Toward Justice: The Voting Rights Act and the Transformation of American Democracy." The book is available for order on Amazon or at your local bookstore. This interview was published on July 12, 2013.

This video is a trailer for Annie Leonard's book, *The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-And How We Can Make It Better*.

In the book, Leonard explores the effects of overconsumption on our planet, communities, and health, and proposes ways to improve these issues. To purchase the book, visit Amazon or your local bookstore.

The U.S. is a wealthy nation, not broke, yet its economy is fundamentally flawed. It generates excessive pollution and waste. Instead of investing in sustainable alternatives, we prop up this "dinosaur economy" with billions in taxpayer money.

The Story of Broke advocates for a crucial shift in government spending. It proposes redirecting funds towards clean, green solutions: renewable energy, safer materials, and zero waste. These investments promise jobs and a healthier environment, offering a better way to rebuild the American Dream.

Releasing Tuesday, November 9, "The Story of Electronics" exposes the high-tech revolution's collateral damage: 25 million tons of e-waste, poisoned workers, and public costs. Host Annie Leonard guides viewers from gadget production in mines and factories to their grim end in Chinese recycling shops. The film advocates a "green 'race to the top'" for designers to create long-lasting, toxic-free, and easily recyclable products.

The Electronics TakeBack Coalition, promoting green design and responsible recycling, partnered on this production.

Released July 21, 2010, "The Story of Cosmetics" is a seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project. It exposes the widespread use of toxic chemicals in everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo.

Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the film reveals the health and environmental implications for consumers and workers. It also outlines ways to transition the industry towards safer alternatives.

The film concludes by urging viewers to support legislation that ensures the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

Larry Merculieff presented "Womb at the Center of the Universe" at the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council. This excerpt is from a three-hour teaching circle.

Merculieff's presentation emphasizes "Original Instructions" and "Natural Laws" for harmony, highlighting women's vital role and discussing the "New Spiritual Warrior." Videotaped by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) on April 20, 2012, a longer version is available on YouTube. The full teaching, "TEACHINGS FROM THE WOMB: The transformative Powers of Ceremony," is also accessible and was added to the EarthSayers.tv collection by Ruth Ann Barrett.

Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman of Interface, Inc., discusses his book, *Confessions of a Radical Industrialist*. Interface has pursued sustainability since 1994, aiming for a zero footprint by 2020. Anderson's work credibly proves the business case for sustainability.

Learn more about the book: Confessions of a Radical Industrialist. (August 2009)

Entrepreneur Ray Anderson visited Google's Mountain View, CA headquarters to discuss his new book, "Confessions of a Radical Industrialist."

This event, part of the Authors@Google series, took place on October 5, 2009.

Ray Anderson's carpet company has successfully increased sales and doubled profits by fundamentally transforming the traditional "take/make/waste" industrial system.

He advocates a powerful vision for sustainable commerce, proving that environmental responsibility can drive significant economic growth. Anderson shared these insights in a May 2009 TED Talk.

Season Two launches March 1st with "The Story of Citizens United v. FEC." This episode explores the excessive power corporations wield in our democracy.

It is the second installment in a series by Annie Leonard, creator of The Story of Stuff. Learn more at storyofcitizensunited.org.

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a pinned dove, in a ceremony witnessed by RRI's Elizabeth Baker, a delegate associated with Maathai's Green Belt Movement.

Professor Maathai emphasized activism's crucial role in safeguarding civil society's global interests. She urged for decisive climate action within a Copenhagen agreement.

This excerpt is from Mr. Johnson's 2008 speech on public lands.

The full address is available at Fora.tv.

Huey Johnson, President of the Resource Renewal Institute, highlights a key element for professional success.

He discusses the importance of cultivating respect and positive relationships within the workplace environment.

Huey Johnson, founder of the Resource Renewal Institute, discusses the critical importance of green planning. He champions an approach that integrates sustainable development principles.

Johnson's advocacy focuses on implementing these comprehensive strategies at a national scale, promoting environmental health and long-term societal resilience.

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated management strategies designed to achieve environmental and economic sustainability, replacing traditional single-issue policies.

These plans have been implemented worldwide, including New Zealand, the Netherlands, and other European Union countries. Advocate Huey Johnson has introduced them to parts of the United States, believing they are crucial for managing Climate Change.

The Netherlands' National Environmental Policy Plan (NEPP), adopted in 1989, is the longest-running example. Despite facing severe environmental problems like congestion and heavy industry, the country achieved significant recovery in under 20 years through its implementation.

Rachel Carson, often dismissed as "hysterical," courageously confronted powerful chemical companies. Her groundbreaking 1962 book, *Silent Spring*, meticulously exposed the devastating environmental impact of pesticides.

Carson's compelling arguments ignited public awareness, fundamentally challenging industrial practices and laying the groundwork for the modern environmental movement.