Not Just a Trademark — But Also a Commitment to Worker Safety
June 30, 2010 4:39 pm Leave your thoughtsAs Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Levi Strauss & Co., it’s my job to protect our brands from counterfeiters. This…
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The Donate Movement Matters
June 30, 2010 4:08 pm Leave your thoughtsFor every single article of clothing donated to Goodwill, consumers have another 30 articles that are ready for donation. How’s…
This Day in (Denim) History
June 25, 2010 4:01 pm Leave your thoughtsJune 26, 1847 was a momentous day in the history of blue jeans. Why? Because it’s the day that the…
Braddock, PA 15104
June 24, 2010 6:27 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen you Google “Braddock, Pennsylvania,” the search results feature terms like “distressed municipality,” “boarded-up storefronts,” and “high unemployment.” Braddock won’t…
Modern Living … For Sale on eBay
June 23, 2010 4:01 pm Leave your thoughtsThey say you can find anything for sale on eBay. How about a healthy, sustainable home? This week, the answer…
I Got the Music in Me
June 21, 2010 9:41 pm Leave your thoughtsMusic is, arguably, the art form that inspires more people than any other. From babies who start bouncing the moment…
Government-approved Child Labor
June 9, 2010 4:49 pm Leave your thoughtsMy 9-year-old son’s list of daily tasks is pretty brief. Make your bed. Feed the dog. Do your homework. Pick…
The Coolest Kid on the Block
June 8, 2010 4:57 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen I was growing up in San Francisco’s Mission district, the coolest kid on the block was this guy named…
Waste Not, Want Not.
May 31, 2010 4:05 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen I was in Torreon, Mexico a couple of weeks ago, it was already approaching 100 degrees. A dry heat,…
Hung Out to Dry?
May 17, 2010 4:03 pm Leave your thoughtsHow many times have you said to yourself, “There’s gotta be a better way?” It usually happens when you’re doing…
