Alternative to Google

If you want to use a search engine other than Google, one alternative is DuckDuckGo.  It promises anonymous searches with  no tracking and no filter bubble.  I have found it quite satisfactory.

The Economy

Editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson  correctly shows who is benefiting from the "economic recovery."
http://www.gocomics.com/signewilkinson/2013/09/12

Photos of War

We need to know what war really looks like.

A book and short video by war photographers focusing on generally unseen photographs of the war in Iraq:  

http://www.guns.com/2013/08/02/unbelievable-photos-for-iraq-and-afghanistan-show-true-colors-of-war-video/

Don't be put off by the site.  The video is good and the book looks amazing.