Goldman Sachs Has 4,000 Separate Corporate Entities and Other Facts About Multinationals You Might Not Want to Know But Probably Should Anyway | Common Dreams
"Seeking to follow the oligarchy's money, the London-based Open Data Institute has collected and mapped corporate data, much of it made public for the first time, showing the complex relationships between multinational companies and their global subsidiaries."
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Detroit, A Conservative Utopia?
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McDonald’s Accidentally Served Up Minimum Wage 'McManifesto'
McDonald’s Accidentally Served Up Minimum Wage 'McManifesto'
"But it’s time to ditch the resentment and offer McDonald’s a word of thanks. It has just performed an invaluable service for campaigns like Raise the Minimum Wage, anupcoming July 24 campaign to raise the minimum wage, and petitions like this one by serving up a timely and exhaustively researched brief on their behalf. This new website provides invaluable data for a living-wage “McManifesto"."
"But it’s time to ditch the resentment and offer McDonald’s a word of thanks. It has just performed an invaluable service for campaigns like Raise the Minimum Wage, anupcoming July 24 campaign to raise the minimum wage, and petitions like this one by serving up a timely and exhaustively researched brief on their behalf. This new website provides invaluable data for a living-wage “McManifesto"."
Detroit Is Beta-Test of the GOP Plan To Sell The Federal Government to Corporations
www.politicususa.com/2013/07/20/detroit-beta-test-gop-plan-sell-federal-government-corporations.html
"What Detroit suffered is a microcosm of the federal government leveraged with debt from Bush-Republicans’ tax cuts for the rich, bailouts to Wall Street and banks designated as “too big to fail,” a Medicare prescription plan, and two unnecessary wars that were all unfunded and put on the nation’s credit card. To make it nearly impossible for the federal government to meet its debt obligations, Republicans refused to bring in more revenue, and spent four years driving up debt with extensions on tax cuts for the rich, overfunding the already bloated defense budget, and nearly causing the government to default on its debts during the 2011 debt ceiling crisis. Along the way, Republicans have attempted cutting Medicare and Social Security spending they claim is driving the debt and deficit, as well as using the sequester to starve domestic programs into oblivion not unlike Detroit’s city manager withholding funding for education, city maintenance, and social programs as prohibitively expensive while giving tax breaks to the rich."
"What Detroit suffered is a microcosm of the federal government leveraged with debt from Bush-Republicans’ tax cuts for the rich, bailouts to Wall Street and banks designated as “too big to fail,” a Medicare prescription plan, and two unnecessary wars that were all unfunded and put on the nation’s credit card. To make it nearly impossible for the federal government to meet its debt obligations, Republicans refused to bring in more revenue, and spent four years driving up debt with extensions on tax cuts for the rich, overfunding the already bloated defense budget, and nearly causing the government to default on its debts during the 2011 debt ceiling crisis. Along the way, Republicans have attempted cutting Medicare and Social Security spending they claim is driving the debt and deficit, as well as using the sequester to starve domestic programs into oblivion not unlike Detroit’s city manager withholding funding for education, city maintenance, and social programs as prohibitively expensive while giving tax breaks to the rich."
Something You Can Do Right Now About Global Climate Change
Something You Can Do Right Now About Global Climate Change
"If you live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, DC, Maryland or Delaware, you can become an Ethical Electric member today and power your home with 100% renewable energy.
"If you live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, DC, Maryland or Delaware, you can become an Ethical Electric member today and power your home with 100% renewable energy.
If you live in New York, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Texas, or Maine, we're on our way and hope to be enrolling customers in these states by the end of the year."
Rand Paul’s Top Aide Attempts To Get Racist Columns Deleted, Claims He’s Racist No More
www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/19/rand-pauls-top-aide-attempts-to-get-racist-columns-deleted-claims-hes-racist-no-more/
"Conservatives are, of course, vehemently defending him, apparently concerned that the potential ‘stink’ on Paul’s decision to hire the “Southern Avenger” to work on his emerging campaign may well waft their way. But keep this in mind: as the Tea Party continues to pretend they do not harbor racist members who trade in the words and deeds of bigotry, and their big brother, the GOP, dances through its own version of the same, pay attention. The truth will speak louder than words."
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/19/rand-pauls-top-aide-attempts-to-get-racist-columns-deleted-claims-hes-racist-no-more/#ixzz2ZbUGTXqk
"Conservatives are, of course, vehemently defending him, apparently concerned that the potential ‘stink’ on Paul’s decision to hire the “Southern Avenger” to work on his emerging campaign may well waft their way. But keep this in mind: as the Tea Party continues to pretend they do not harbor racist members who trade in the words and deeds of bigotry, and their big brother, the GOP, dances through its own version of the same, pay attention. The truth will speak louder than words."
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/19/rand-pauls-top-aide-attempts-to-get-racist-columns-deleted-claims-hes-racist-no-more/#ixzz2ZbUGTXqk
"Go Public" — Finally, A Film That Celebrates Public Schools | Alternet
"Go Public" — Finally, A Film That Celebrates Public Schools | Alternet
"In the battle over public education, the corporate foundations and right-wing billionaires who favor privatization, charters, and vouchers have funded and promoted several films, including "Waiting for Superman" and "Won't Back Down," as part of their propaganda campaign. Both view public schools as a total failure, beyond redemption and reform. A new documentary, " Go Public: A Day in the Life of an American School District", is a welcome antidote. "Go Public" celebrates public schools without ignoring their troubles."
"In the battle over public education, the corporate foundations and right-wing billionaires who favor privatization, charters, and vouchers have funded and promoted several films, including "Waiting for Superman" and "Won't Back Down," as part of their propaganda campaign. Both view public schools as a total failure, beyond redemption and reform. A new documentary, " Go Public: A Day in the Life of an American School District", is a welcome antidote. "Go Public" celebrates public schools without ignoring their troubles."
Shocking Things Wall Street Financiers Say Off the Record About Their Bloated, Corrupt Industry | Alternet
Shocking Things Wall Street Financiers Say Off the Record About Their Bloated, Corrupt Industry | Alternet
"Wall Street insiders say that breaking the law, screwing your clients and covering up crimes is a way of life on Wall Street."
"Wall Street insiders say that breaking the law, screwing your clients and covering up crimes is a way of life on Wall Street."
Friday, July 19, 2013
Deadly Heat Waves Are Sending Americans To The ER This Week
Deadly Heat Waves Are Sending Americans To The ER This Week: This June was one of the hottest on record — and this month, the high temperatures show no signs of abating in the East and Midwest. The current heat wave is beginning to send some Americans to the emergency room, and medics expert numbers of people seeking treatment for heat-related illness to rise this weekend. [...]/p
Again, House GOP Rejects Ban On Gun Sales To ... Terrorists
Again, House GOP Rejects Ban On Gun Sales To ... Terrorists
"A proposal to ban the sale of firearms to individuals on the FBI’s terrorist watch list was defeated by House Republicans on Wednesday."
"A proposal to ban the sale of firearms to individuals on the FBI’s terrorist watch list was defeated by House Republicans on Wednesday."
The Women’s Economic Agenda: A Path to Increased Opportunity and Stronger Economic Growth | Common Dreams
The Women’s Economic Agenda: A Path to Increased Opportunity and Stronger Economic Growth | Common Dreams
"Corporate profits have done well in the lopsided recovery and the stock market is hovering near record highs. Working women and men have been left behind, however, as companies have failed to translate these improvements into robust job growth, rising wages or improvements in the quality of jobs. Income gains since the economy bottomed out in July 2009 have all gone to the top 1 percent of households."
"Corporate profits have done well in the lopsided recovery and the stock market is hovering near record highs. Working women and men have been left behind, however, as companies have failed to translate these improvements into robust job growth, rising wages or improvements in the quality of jobs. Income gains since the economy bottomed out in July 2009 have all gone to the top 1 percent of households."
Don’t Fall for Wal-Mart’s Latest Hypocrisy | Alternet
Don’t Fall for Wal-Mart’s Latest Hypocrisy | Alternet
"While Wal-Mart claims the hike in minimum wage would compromise its ability to create 1,200 D.C. jobs, its competitor Costco disproves the theory that corporations cannot pay livable wages and earn profits. Wal-Mart workers typically earn $8.81 per hour in contrast to the average Costco worker’s $21.96 an hour and most are eligible for benefits."
"While Wal-Mart claims the hike in minimum wage would compromise its ability to create 1,200 D.C. jobs, its competitor Costco disproves the theory that corporations cannot pay livable wages and earn profits. Wal-Mart workers typically earn $8.81 per hour in contrast to the average Costco worker’s $21.96 an hour and most are eligible for benefits."
Two Ways North Carolina Republicans Plan To Keep College Students From Voting
Two Ways North Carolina Republicans Plan To Keep College Students From Voting: Two months after the Republican-led North Carolina House approved a voter ID bill, a common tactic used to reduce turnout among low-income, student and minority voters, Republicans in the state senate, however, apparently believe this bill does not go far enough in making it difficult for college students, who tend to vote for Democrats, to [...]/p
Report: Grand Jury Convened in California "Campaign Money Laundering" Investigation
www.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/07/grand-jury-california-campaign-money-laundering-schwab
"If prosecutors do move forward, their investigation could shine light on parts of the burgeoning network of conservative "social welfare" outfits that spent hundreds of millions in the last two elections. Under IRS rules, social-welfare groups can engage in political activities so long as that work is not their primary purpose, a loosely enforced rule often interpreted to mean that 49 percent of a group’s spending can go toward political work."
"If prosecutors do move forward, their investigation could shine light on parts of the burgeoning network of conservative "social welfare" outfits that spent hundreds of millions in the last two elections. Under IRS rules, social-welfare groups can engage in political activities so long as that work is not their primary purpose, a loosely enforced rule often interpreted to mean that 49 percent of a group’s spending can go toward political work."
Rep. Darrell Issa Tries (And Fails) To Rewrite Himself At IRS Hearing
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8 Stark Realities of America's Dysfunctional New Economy | Alternet
8 Stark Realities of America's Dysfunctional New Economy | Alternet
"Americans think they are to blame for their economic predicament, but the game is rigged against them."
"Americans think they are to blame for their economic predicament, but the game is rigged against them."
There's Nothing About Abortion in the Bible -- So How Do Right-Wing Christians Justify Their Crusade Against Women? | Alternet
There's Nothing About Abortion in the Bible -- So How Do Right-Wing Christians Justify Their Crusade Against Women? | Alternet
"The modern religious right is trying to bring back the Bible's teaching that women are inferior and should be the possessions of men."
"The modern religious right is trying to bring back the Bible's teaching that women are inferior and should be the possessions of men."
E-Mail Show McDonnell Helping Gift Giver Make Health Secretary Meeting
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
God’s Foreign Policy: Christian Zionism
God’s Foreign Policy: Christian Zionism
"when John Hagee, Sarah Palin or Mike Huckabee talk about the “ingathering,” they are speaking a coded language that refers not just to the return of the Jews to Israel, but also to the Christian Zionist yearning for the battle they believe it prefigures. Within their eschatological vision lies the very potential for Israel’s undoing, for it is a vision fueled by a deliberate intent to incite sufficient hatred to set the Muslim, and ultimately the entire world on fire. And thanks to the efforts of John Hagee, the founder of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas and of his million-member Christian Zionist lobby (CUFI), the final battle may well come in the form of a nuclear holocaust that Christian Zionists both desire and encourage."
"when John Hagee, Sarah Palin or Mike Huckabee talk about the “ingathering,” they are speaking a coded language that refers not just to the return of the Jews to Israel, but also to the Christian Zionist yearning for the battle they believe it prefigures. Within their eschatological vision lies the very potential for Israel’s undoing, for it is a vision fueled by a deliberate intent to incite sufficient hatred to set the Muslim, and ultimately the entire world on fire. And thanks to the efforts of John Hagee, the founder of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas and of his million-member Christian Zionist lobby (CUFI), the final battle may well come in the form of a nuclear holocaust that Christian Zionists both desire and encourage."
Clinic Closures Likely As Perry Signs Anti-Abortion Law
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HHS: Obamacare premiums coming in lower than expected
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/18/1224747/-HHS-Obamacare-premiums-coming-in-lower-than-nbsp-expected
"The new report shows that so far, proposed premiums in the health insurance exchanges are coming in lower than expected in HHS's and CBO's projections. So far, data is available for 11 states, and in those state the lowest cost "silver" plan, essentially the median plan, is 18 percent cheaper than HHS predicted. That cost is averaged at $321 for that plan, compared with a current cost of $450 a month for comparable plans."
"The new report shows that so far, proposed premiums in the health insurance exchanges are coming in lower than expected in HHS's and CBO's projections. So far, data is available for 11 states, and in those state the lowest cost "silver" plan, essentially the median plan, is 18 percent cheaper than HHS predicted. That cost is averaged at $321 for that plan, compared with a current cost of $450 a month for comparable plans."
'Shame!': Texas Codifies Attack on Reproductive Rights | Common Dreams
'Shame!': Texas Codifies Attack on Reproductive Rights | Common Dreams
"Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into law Thursday morning a drastic anti-abortion bill that will decimate abortion access, ban the procedure after 20 weeks, shutter clinics, and erode women's health services—including life-saving cancer screenings—across the state."
"Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into law Thursday morning a drastic anti-abortion bill that will decimate abortion access, ban the procedure after 20 weeks, shutter clinics, and erode women's health services—including life-saving cancer screenings—across the state."
President Obama highlights middle class savings under Obamacare
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/18/1224703/-President-Obama-highlights-middle-class-savings-under-nbsp-Obamacare
"About 8.5 million people are going to get a check from their insurance company this summer. Yes, you read that right: Health insurance companies are actually sending money to subscribers. That's because of a provision in the Affordable Care Act that insurance companies hate more than just about any other: the medical loss ratio. That just means that there is a cap on how much of your premium dollars the insurance companies can spend on administrative costs and keep as profits. Under Obamacare, 80 percent of your payment has to go to your care."
"About 8.5 million people are going to get a check from their insurance company this summer. Yes, you read that right: Health insurance companies are actually sending money to subscribers. That's because of a provision in the Affordable Care Act that insurance companies hate more than just about any other: the medical loss ratio. That just means that there is a cap on how much of your premium dollars the insurance companies can spend on administrative costs and keep as profits. Under Obamacare, 80 percent of your payment has to go to your care."
The Top One Percent Take Home 20 Percent of America’s Income | Economic Policy Institute
The Top One Percent Take Home 20 Percent of America’s Income | Economic Policy Institute
"Economic inequality is one of the most serious challenges we face, and it’s getting worse. As CEOs, executives, financial professionals and others take home more and more, ordinary Americans are taking home less. Today, the top one percent of earners are taking home 20 percent of America’s income."
"Economic inequality is one of the most serious challenges we face, and it’s getting worse. As CEOs, executives, financial professionals and others take home more and more, ordinary Americans are taking home less. Today, the top one percent of earners are taking home 20 percent of America’s income."
California Digging Deeper Into Election Money Laundering
California Digging Deeper Into Election Money Laundering
"Here's an update on the investigation into how right-wing groups laundered $11 million to funnel it into California ballot initiatives that involved taxes and unions. In a nutshell, Koch-fueled nonprofits moved $11 million through a few different 501(c)(4) organizations into California in order to defeat a tax increase Governor Brown put on the ballot, and to weaken unions in the state."
"Here's an update on the investigation into how right-wing groups laundered $11 million to funnel it into California ballot initiatives that involved taxes and unions. In a nutshell, Koch-fueled nonprofits moved $11 million through a few different 501(c)(4) organizations into California in order to defeat a tax increase Governor Brown put on the ballot, and to weaken unions in the state."
Republican Black Thursday: Stocks Are Up 110% Under Obama, Closing in On Reagan’s 116%
www.politicususa.com/2013/07/18/economic-analyst-stocks-110-obama-closing-regans-116.html
"It was just seven days ago that the Obama economy shattered records with a huge budget surplus in June. So what we have here is a Democratic president whose economic and financial record is that of a fiscally responsible President, what some might label a “fiscal conservative”, only a real one- one who pays for programs he enacts and doesn’t just borrow like a drunken frat boy from the taxpayers"
"It was just seven days ago that the Obama economy shattered records with a huge budget surplus in June. So what we have here is a Democratic president whose economic and financial record is that of a fiscally responsible President, what some might label a “fiscal conservative”, only a real one- one who pays for programs he enacts and doesn’t just borrow like a drunken frat boy from the taxpayers"
Three Reasons The House Republican Education Bill Should Scare You
Three Reasons The House Republican Education Bill Should Scare You: While both parties in Congress agree it is imperative to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), that’s where agreement ends. The House Republicans, led by Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), have introduced a reauthorization bill that fails to provide [...]/p
Now Issa’s on the hot seat
Now Issa’s on the hot seat
"It’s a familiar place for Issa — blowing desperately on the last smoldering embers of what once promised to be a towering conflagration of a scandal — and after overplaying his hand in Fast and Furious, Solyndra, Benghazi and even the Joe Sestak affair, among many others, whatever credibility Issa has left may die with the IRS controversy."
"It’s a familiar place for Issa — blowing desperately on the last smoldering embers of what once promised to be a towering conflagration of a scandal — and after overplaying his hand in Fast and Furious, Solyndra, Benghazi and even the Joe Sestak affair, among many others, whatever credibility Issa has left may die with the IRS controversy."
Gamechanger: Next Generation Wind Turbines With Storage Are Cheap, Reliable And Brilliant
Gamechanger: Next Generation Wind Turbines With Storage Are Cheap, Reliable And Brilliant: What makes a new wind turbine exciting? Wind companies are always trying to making their next turbine spin more efficiently and generate more power than the last, just as car companies are looking for better fuel efficiency and engine power. Advances usually come in small jumps in both cases, with a single percentage improvement cause [...]/p
NASA: Globally, June Was Second Warmest On Record
NASA: Globally, June Was Second Warmest On Record: How hot was it in June? So hot that NASA reports the only warmer June in the global temperature record was 1998, a year juiced by both global warming and a super El Niño. By contrast, 2013 has been hovering between a weak La Niña and ENSO-neutral conditions, which would normally mean below-average global average [...]/p
Like Father, Like Daughter: Science Denier Liz Cheney To Run For Senate In Warming-Threatened Wyoming
Like Father, Like Daughter: Science Denier Liz Cheney To Run For Senate In Warming-Threatened Wyoming: Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s daughter Elizabeth (Liz) Cheney has announced she will run for U.S. Senate in Wyoming. This could mean a brutal primary with the current sitting Senator, Mike Enzi. Enzi is no climate warrior, even though the state faces a doubling or tripling of wildfires if we don’t slash carbon pollution soon. [...]/p
AP: Former Indiana Governor Sought to Ban Howard Zinn's Works From Classrooms | Common Dreams
AP: Former Indiana Governor Sought to Ban Howard Zinn's Works From Classrooms | Common Dreams
"Former Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels sought to ban the works of Howard Zinn from Indiana classrooms, the Associated Press revealed this week."
"Former Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels sought to ban the works of Howard Zinn from Indiana classrooms, the Associated Press revealed this week."
Most Media Coverage Ignores Premium Drop, Focuses On GOP Effort To Undermine Obamacare
Most Media Coverage Ignores Premium Drop, Focuses On GOP Effort To Undermine Obamacare: Early on Wednesday, as House Republicans prepared to vote for a delay of the Affordable Care Act’s employer and individual mandates, New York state officials announced that health care premiums in the new exchange will plummet by at least 50 percent as a result of the law. For reform advocates, the story represented a reprieve [...]/p
Obama Administration: Premiums Under Obamacare Will Be Even Lower Than Originally Predicted
Obama Administration: Premiums Under Obamacare Will Be Even Lower Than Originally Predicted: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to release a report on Thursday morning that analyzes the 2014 premiums in the Obamacare insurance marketplaces in 11 different states, including Virginia, Colorado, Ohio, and Oregon. Officials said that the data will show that the weighted average of the least expensive mid-level health plans [...]/p
How a Libertarian Used Ayn Rand's Crazy Philosophy to Drive Sears Into the Ground | Alternet
How a Libertarian Used Ayn Rand's Crazy Philosophy to Drive Sears Into the Ground | Alternet
"America now avoids Sears at all costs, thanks largely to Mr. Lampert and his love of twisted economic logic."
"America now avoids Sears at all costs, thanks largely to Mr. Lampert and his love of twisted economic logic."
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Prices Drop as the Affordable Care Act is Implemented | Economic Policy Institute
Prices Drop as the Affordable Care Act is Implemented | Economic Policy Institute
"The health insurance premiums announced today for the new health insurance exchanges for New York were far lower than their current individual health insurance market. This is great news for the thousands of New Yorkers who will see their premiums fall, and for the many more thousands who will be able to find affordable coverage when they couldn’t before."
"The health insurance premiums announced today for the new health insurance exchanges for New York were far lower than their current individual health insurance market. This is great news for the thousands of New Yorkers who will see their premiums fall, and for the many more thousands who will be able to find affordable coverage when they couldn’t before."
Why Latinos Are Democrats (And Why They’re Likely To Stay That Way)
Why Latinos Are Democrats (And Why They’re Likely To Stay That Way): Gallup has just released data showing Democrats with huge leads in party identification among all age groups of Hispanics. Why is this? One theory, as summarized by John Sides in a recent post on Monkey Cage, is “that people identify with the party that they associate with social groups they like or belong to. So [...]/p
How Climate Change Is Fueling A Rise In Deadly Diseases
How Climate Change Is Fueling A Rise In Deadly Diseases: In the summer of 2012, the mosquito-borne West Nile virus made a surprising comeback in America. In Dallas, the most affected region, 400 people contracted the disease and 19 of them died. That came as a shock to public health officials, since West Nile virus was thought to be in such precipitous decline that it [...]/p
By Blocking Immigration Reform, House Republicans Secure GOP Death Spiral | Alternet
By Blocking Immigration Reform, House Republicans Secure GOP Death Spiral | Alternet
"Republicans face two choices on immigration: support reform that annoys your base and creates millions of new Democrats, or block reform and further identify the party as whites-only."
"Republicans face two choices on immigration: support reform that annoys your base and creates millions of new Democrats, or block reform and further identify the party as whites-only."
PA GOP Is Looking To Push Out Gov. Tom Corbett
PA GOP Is Looking To Push Out Gov. Tom Corbett
"The only reason the party regulars won't support him is because he's a loser. After all, they picked him. In fact, their biggest complaint is that he hasn't executed enough of their extremist agenda."
"The only reason the party regulars won't support him is because he's a loser. After all, they picked him. In fact, their biggest complaint is that he hasn't executed enough of their extremist agenda."
Education Laws Written By For-Profit Schools Considered In 43 States
Education Laws Written By For-Profit Schools Considered In 43 States: School privatization laws crafted by corporate interests have been introduced in nearly every state in the first half of 2013, according to the Center for Media and Democracy. 43 states and the District of Columbia are considering school legislation developed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the umbrella organization that pushes state laws catered [...]/p
Elizabeth Warren Takes Her Fight for Glass-Steagall To CNBC
Elizabeth Warren Takes Her Fight for Glass-Steagall To CNBC
"I do love me some Senator Elizabeth Warren, especially when she stands tall against big banks. In her short time as Senator so far, she has managed to actually move the ball down the field."
"I do love me some Senator Elizabeth Warren, especially when she stands tall against big banks. In her short time as Senator so far, she has managed to actually move the ball down the field."
Racists Versus Reform Make Stark Choice For Boehner On Immigration
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Meet Heather Mizeur, The Future of the Progressive Movement
Meet Heather Mizeur, The Future of the Progressive Movement
"Mizeur is a smart, strategic politician and sees a path to victory. But she'll needs the help of the grassroots and the netroots to do it. Please donate to her campaign if you can."
"Mizeur is a smart, strategic politician and sees a path to victory. But she'll needs the help of the grassroots and the netroots to do it. Please donate to her campaign if you can."
Thanks To Obamacare, New Yorkers’ Health Insurance Premiums Will Plunge 50 Percent
Thanks To Obamacare, New Yorkers’ Health Insurance Premiums Will Plunge 50 Percent: Health care premiums on the individual market will tumble by at least 50 percent as a result of the Affordable Care Act, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. The state joins Oregon, Montana, California, and Louisiana in reporting lower than expected rates in the law’s new health care marketplaces. Economists expected the law to [...]/p
Charles Koch on the Poor: Let Them Eat 'Economic Freedom' | The Nation
Charles Koch on the Poor: Let Them Eat 'Economic Freedom' | The Nation
"Charlie Koch’s 1 percent solution is only the latest excuse for this politics of cruelty. It’s like the right’s fake fretting—cue the violins!—that deficit spending “steals from future generations” (even as they steal from non-hypothetical children today), or that government assistance creates “a culture of dependency” (even as Koch Industries, to take one example, receives federal oil subsidies, government contracts and bailouts)."
"Charlie Koch’s 1 percent solution is only the latest excuse for this politics of cruelty. It’s like the right’s fake fretting—cue the violins!—that deficit spending “steals from future generations” (even as they steal from non-hypothetical children today), or that government assistance creates “a culture of dependency” (even as Koch Industries, to take one example, receives federal oil subsidies, government contracts and bailouts)."
Bernie Sanders Calls the Republicans Gutless For Hiding Behind ‘Filibusters’
www.politicususa.com/2013/07/16/bernie-sanders-calls-republicans-gutless-hiding-filibusters.html
"In the polite language of the Senate, Bernie Sanders called Senate Republicans gutless for ‘filibustering’ via the 60 vote rule instead of voting and owning their unpopular positions."
"In the polite language of the Senate, Bernie Sanders called Senate Republicans gutless for ‘filibustering’ via the 60 vote rule instead of voting and owning their unpopular positions."
Sen. Warren Celebrates Victory In CFPB Confirmation
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
The GOP can't hide from immigration reform
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/16/1224147/-The-GOP-can-t-hide-from-immigration-reform?showAll=yes
"Sixteen million Latino voters will decide that election."
"Sixteen million Latino voters will decide that election."
Austerity Is Leaving Children Sick With Lead Poisoning
Austerity Is Leaving Children Sick With Lead Poisoning: Back in March, the House passed a budget written by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) that cuts overall domestic spending even further than sequestration. But the consequences of that budget are only now becoming clear, as the House writes specific spending bills for next year. Just one of the critical programs that would fall victim to [...]/p
Keynes can save us yet
Keynes can save us yet
"Austerity has been a dreadful failure. A return to sensible Keynesian policies is the first step to restoring prosperity."
"Austerity has been a dreadful failure. A return to sensible Keynesian policies is the first step to restoring prosperity."
The Right’s Racism Is Showing
www.consortiumnews.com/2013/07/16/the-rights-racism-is-showing/
"The House Republicans dumping the food stamp program, the continuing GOP assaults on voting rights and the celebrating among some right-wing commentators over the Trayvon Martin murder verdict are indications that white racism is alive and well in the United States"
"The House Republicans dumping the food stamp program, the continuing GOP assaults on voting rights and the celebrating among some right-wing commentators over the Trayvon Martin murder verdict are indications that white racism is alive and well in the United States"
How Turning Away From Student Loans Could Increase Access To College
How Turning Away From Student Loans Could Increase Access To College: Future college students and their families should be worried about saving money for college rather than betting on student loans to get them through, a new report says. As detailed in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the report by the Assets and Education Initiative at the University of Kansas lays out a federal college savings [...]/p
North Carolina Lawmakers Ram Through Plan That Would Increase Taxes On Poor People
North Carolina Lawmakers Ram Through Plan That Would Increase Taxes On Poor People: North Carolina lawmakers rammed through massive tax reforms on Tuesday that would disproportionately benefit higher-income earners, bringing the measure to a vote in the House after approximately 25 minutes of debate. The legislative compromise, which was formally unveiled on Monday, represents some of the biggest most regressive changes to North Carolina’s tax code in eight [...]/p
The Senate Shouldn’t Stand in the Way of a Functioning NLRB | Economic Policy Institute
The Senate Shouldn’t Stand in the Way of a Functioning NLRB | Economic Policy Institute
"The fact is, working Americans need a fully functioning NLRB, so we should be glad the Senate reached an agreement. But there was no reason, beyond blind allegiance to business interests, to block the president’s nominees to begin with. President Obama was right to act on this when the Senate wouldn’t. Block and Griffin are supremely qualified, yet they are paying the price for the Senate’s obstructionism."
"The fact is, working Americans need a fully functioning NLRB, so we should be glad the Senate reached an agreement. But there was no reason, beyond blind allegiance to business interests, to block the president’s nominees to begin with. President Obama was right to act on this when the Senate wouldn’t. Block and Griffin are supremely qualified, yet they are paying the price for the Senate’s obstructionism."
Locking Out the Voices of Dissent: Arrests Demonstrate Restrictions on Right of Assembly
Locking Out the Voices of Dissent: Arrests Demonstrate Restrictions on Right of Assembly
"The security and surveillance state, after crushing the Occupy movement and eradicating its encampments, has mounted a relentless and largely clandestine campaign to deny public space to any group or movement that might spawn another popular uprising."
"The security and surveillance state, after crushing the Occupy movement and eradicating its encampments, has mounted a relentless and largely clandestine campaign to deny public space to any group or movement that might spawn another popular uprising."
Survey Finds “Ticking Economic Time Bomb” In Wall Street Ethics
Survey Finds “Ticking Economic Time Bomb” In Wall Street Ethics: A quarter of Wall Street employees have witnessed wrongdoing in their workplaces and about as many say they would commit insider trading for $10 million if they could, according to a voluntary survey commissioned by a former financial enforcement official. Willingness to break the law for profit was up by nine percentage points compared to [...]/p
Cashing In On Kids:139 ALEC Bills in 2013 Promote a Private, For-Profit Education Model
Cashing In On Kids:139 ALEC Bills in 2013 Promote a Private, For-Profit Education Model
"Despite widespread public opposition to the education privatization agenda, at least 139 bills or state budget provisions reflecting American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) education bills have been introduced in 43 states and the District of Columbia in just the first six months of 2013, according to an analysis by the Center for Media and Democracy, publishers of ALECexposed.org. Thirty-one have become law."
"Despite widespread public opposition to the education privatization agenda, at least 139 bills or state budget provisions reflecting American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) education bills have been introduced in 43 states and the District of Columbia in just the first six months of 2013, according to an analysis by the Center for Media and Democracy, publishers of ALECexposed.org. Thirty-one have become law."
Hostess Twinkies Return To Shelves While Unionized Jobs Disappear
Hostess Twinkies Return To Shelves While Unionized Jobs Disappear: Twinkies, one of the best known snacks made by Hostess Brands, are back on shelves on Monday after the company filed for bankruptcy late last year. Yet jobs at the company aren’t coming back with the dessert. While 18,500 people worked for the company before it filed, only about 20 to 25 percent of those [...]/p
White Supremacy 'Post-Racial' Style: Context of Gutting VRA
White Supremacy 'Post-Racial' Style: Context of Gutting VRA
"America's problem has never been racism. It's always been white supremacy. Calling it racism not only lets white supremacy off the hook--it makes it much harder to accurately see."
"America's problem has never been racism. It's always been white supremacy. Calling it racism not only lets white supremacy off the hook--it makes it much harder to accurately see."
Has the 1 Percent Committed Treason? | Alternet
Has the 1 Percent Committed Treason? | Alternet
"A small group of extremely wealthy people are systematically destroying the US government."
"A small group of extremely wealthy people are systematically destroying the US government."
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