The French Revolution And Today’s Activist Movements

 The French Revolution (French: Révolution française; 1789–1799), was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France that had a major impact on France and throughout the rest of Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years. French society underwent an epic transformation, as feudal, aristocratic and religious privileges evaporated under a sustained assault from radical left-wing political groups, masses on the streets, and peasants in the countryside.^[3] Old ideas about tradition and hierarchy – of monarchy, aristocracy, and religious authority – were abruptly overthrown by new Enlightenment principles of equality, citizenship and inalienable rights.

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While not trying to incite violence, we are simply pointing to any noticeable similarities existing before the upheaval… So without the violence, how can the oppressed affect true lasting change?

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Electric Vehicles: Getting Charge Boost

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Simplify, Integrate and Standardize for Mass-Market Potential

By Wolfgang Schlichting, Research Director

Loans, rebates, tax credits - These are the typical home solar power incentives offered by federal, state and local governments, as well as some utilities across the nation.

Open standards, integrated and easy-to-use products have been the foundation of most products that have reached mass consumer adoption. The same can be achieved with small solar PV systems. Multi-vendor support of interchangeable modular products can create a fast-growing, competitive market. This will allow vendors to develop low-cost, easy-to-install products and sell them at big-box retailers. … Continue Reading