Michael Zacka

In American politics, the news reports and advertising campaigns surrounding the candidates make it sound like they agree on little to nothing. But there's no doubt that both care deeply about preserving the American family. Ironically, last week's International Day of Families was drowned out by the onslaught of press...

Last Sunday, over a billion people across the globe participated in Earth Day "to mobilize the planet from the ground up." They turned off lights, changed to CFL and LED light bulbs, rode bikes, planted trees, reused grocery bags, washed laundry in cold water and more. And then...

Everyone from President Obama on down is looking for ways to improve our country's schools and raise student achievement. Since March is National Nutrition Month, it's time to propose a simple and obvious solution -- all American children should eat breakfast! Research shows it is nutritionally the most important meal...

We're stuck. The American economy picked up such little steam last year that the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates near zero through 2014. Credit Suisse economist Jay Feldman's observation about a slight rise in the fourth quarter output -- "It's not bad, but there's no oomph" --...

In the global technology world, cell phones, and now iPhones, have made the landline an afterthought. People in developing countries, where they require costly and complex networks, leapfrogged straight to cell and smart phones for the immediacy they provide. And in the West, our home phones go unused as we...

World hunger is the focus on Global Family Day. Solutions come from Howard Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's new steward of corporate culture.

As we ring in a new year, and resolve to lose the extra pounds we packed on over the holidays, it's all too easy to forget the millions...

For many Americans, the proverbial lump of coal under the Christmas tree is beginning to sound pretty good. It implies you have a roof over your head. And if you also have a fireplace, that coal can come in useful on a chilly December night.

But to keep a...

At the World Economic Forum at Davos a few years ago, Angelina Jolie asked if 'human rights are a matter of charity, or a universal fundamental right?'

Her point was ingenious, and surely intentional, given her work as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency. She expressed shock...

Tuesday is American Recycles Day, and every individual who recycles, or makes it their business to purchase recycled materials, is a hero. And here is a tale of recycling that highlights the collaborative efforts of many stakeholders in a basic industry who have made heroic strides to increase recycling efforts...