60 Minutes, the well-regarded news program on CBS, interviewed me at length for a segment on the illicit trafficking of gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo. As part of the online story that ran, they did a web feature on us. Watch CBS News Videos Online
I’ve been interviewed once again on Chicago Public Radio’s Worldview hosted by Jerome McDonnell. Out of the scores of interviews I have given, Jerome is one of the most professional and intelligent journalists I have encountered. Listen to the interview.
I was a featured speaker at the Madison Dialogue Summit in Washington DC today. My talk entitled, “What is Ethical? The Jewelry Trade Dilemma” addressed the need to stay focused on the fact that ethics and social responsibility aren’t just tag words or slogans, they are a way of life that needs to be at […]
I’m quoted in the New York Times’ piece “With This Ethical Ring I Thee Wed” which covers issues surrounding gold. “I try not to pontificate. But I do try to educate people on the issues.” The print edition even has my photograph!
I’m featured in this month’s Modern Jeweler in a long piece entitled, “Making a Difference.” The article is a profile of key industry leaders working to reform the jewelry trade. I am both honored and humbled.
We’ve appeared in Chicago Magazine in a piece called “Baubles with a Conscience.” It featured one of our Earthwise Jewelry Collection blue sapphire and diamond rings!
I’ve been interviewed on Chicago Public Radio’s Worldview program in a segment called “Ethical Jewelry.” I enjoyed doing this interview immensely. The host of the show, Jerome McDonnell, is incredibly well informed on a variety of subjects. Considering some of the people he’s interviewed over the years, I’m honored he asked to talk to me.
I just finished up being a participant in a panel discussion called “Fair Trade: Is it Just an International Issue?” hosted by Foresight Design. There was a very interesting exchange (debate?) between two of the other participants on the panel. (One was a representative from a fair trade retailer that sells home décor made by […]
I’m quoted in The Wall Street Journal. They’ve written an article entitled, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place.” Good to see these issues getting attention.
There’s a short bit about us in the latest issue of Real Money. In an article called “Digging for Ethical Gems.” They give some attention to the neglected area of issues surrounding colored gemstones. Considering the amount of child labor and other human rights abuses involved with colored gems, I’m glad to see some press […]
