www.americanprogress.org/issues/green/news/2013/08/02/71386/big-oil-rakes-in-huge-profits-again/
"In addition to special tax breaks, Big Oil companies also benefit from other government support. Three years after the Deepwater Horizon oil blowout—the worst oil disaster in U.S. history—Congress has still not raised the absurdly low $75 million cap on companies’ liability for economic and natural-resources damages, even after catastrophic offshore blowouts."
Friday, August 2, 2013
Myths And Facts About Energy Efficiency
www.mediamatters.org/research/2013/08/01/myths-and-facts-about-energy-efficiency/195171
"Contrary to persistent myths in the media, increasing energy efficiency of appliances and buildings is a cost-effective way to benefit the environment and economy, and has historically enjoyed bipartisan support."
"Contrary to persistent myths in the media, increasing energy efficiency of appliances and buildings is a cost-effective way to benefit the environment and economy, and has historically enjoyed bipartisan support."
Chris Hayes And Michael Mann: Ken Cuccinelli’s War On Science Matters To VA Governor’s Race
Chris Hayes And Michael Mann: Ken Cuccinelli’s War On Science Matters To VA Governor’s Race: Virginians have a very stark choice before them,” science vs. anti-science
Making ‘A Republican Case for Climate Action’, Former EPA Chiefs Say The Scientific Debate Is Over
Making ‘A Republican Case for Climate Action’, Former EPA Chiefs Say The Scientific Debate Is Over: Four former heads of the Environmental Protection Agency during GOP presidencies have penned an important op-ed for the New York Times, “A Republican Case for Climate Action.”
Nun, Church Blamed For Poverty At House Budget Hearing
Nun, Church Blamed For Poverty At House Budget Hearing
"Oh, you have to love this. The same Republicans who have declared War on The Poor instead of War on Poverty got a little damned snippy with Sister Simone Campbell when she testified against food stamp and other cuts"
"Oh, you have to love this. The same Republicans who have declared War on The Poor instead of War on Poverty got a little damned snippy with Sister Simone Campbell when she testified against food stamp and other cuts"
Many Of The Counties Most In Need Of Obamacare Are Represented By Republicans Who Want To Repeal It
Many Of The Counties Most In Need Of Obamacare Are Represented By Republicans Who Want To Repeal It: On Friday, the House will vote for the 40th time to repeal Obamacare -- even though many of the lawmakers who will cast their vote for repeal represent some of the U.S. counties that need the health reform law the most.
How Congress Could Help Low-Income Families Build Financial Security
How Congress Could Help Low-Income Families Build Financial Security: A new bill could help those living in poverty build savings accounts.
80 Percent Want Minimum Wage Raised To $10.10 Per Hour: Poll
www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/01/minimum-wage-poll_n_3691118.html
"The poll, which was conducted by the public opinion research firm Hart Research Associates, found 80 percent of the respondents agree that the minimum wage should be raised to $10.10 an hour and increased periodically to account for rising costs."
"The poll, which was conducted by the public opinion research firm Hart Research Associates, found 80 percent of the respondents agree that the minimum wage should be raised to $10.10 an hour and increased periodically to account for rising costs."
Michele Bachmann’s Leadership PAC Spends 145 Times More On Legal Fees Than Campaigns
Michele Bachmann’s Leadership PAC Spends 145 Times More On Legal Fees Than Campaigns: Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), who announced in May that she would not seek re-election, operates a PAC with the stated aim of helping to elect other conservatives nationally. But while her “leadership PAC” spent more than $250,000 in the first half of 2013, just $400 of that went to supporting other political candidates — the lowest percentage of any such committee of its size.
GOP Meltdown: Senate Leader Faces Nightmare Election While Republicans in the House Defeat Themselves | Alternet
GOP Meltdown: Senate Leader Faces Nightmare Election While Republicans in the House Defeat Themselves | Alternet
"Kentuckians are tired of their obstructionist U.S. senator."
"Kentuckians are tired of their obstructionist U.S. senator."
10 of the Worst Terror Attacks by Extreme Christians and Far-Right White Men | Alternet
10 of the Worst Terror Attacks by Extreme Christians and Far-Right White Men | Alternet
"Most of the terrorist activity in the U.S. in recent years has not come from Muslims, but from radical Christianists, white supremacists and far-right militia groups."
"Most of the terrorist activity in the U.S. in recent years has not come from Muslims, but from radical Christianists, white supremacists and far-right militia groups."
Mitch Ditched: McConnell Trails Democrat Alison Grimes In New Poll
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/01/mitch-ditched-mcconnell-trails-democrat-alison-grimes-poll.html
"For possibly the first time in his career, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is trailing in a poll. Democrat Alison Grimes leads McConnell 45-44%, but the poll contains a boatload of bad news for Mitch"
"For possibly the first time in his career, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is trailing in a poll. Democrat Alison Grimes leads McConnell 45-44%, but the poll contains a boatload of bad news for Mitch"
Paul Ryan's Budget Rewritten By Sister Simone Campbell
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The Obama Recovery Keeps Rolling As S & P Hits 1700 and Jobless Claims Drop Again
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/01/bad-barack-hits-milestone-1700-jobless-claims-drop.html
"In July, two more economic records were set. “The first record shattered was the U.S. government posted a ‘huge’ budget surplus for June, in fact the largest for that month on record at $117 billion. The second record was the Dow, which rallied above its all-time closing high this morning after Bernake assured investors that the central bank would be keeping stimulus measures in place"."
"In July, two more economic records were set. “The first record shattered was the U.S. government posted a ‘huge’ budget surplus for June, in fact the largest for that month on record at $117 billion. The second record was the Dow, which rallied above its all-time closing high this morning after Bernake assured investors that the central bank would be keeping stimulus measures in place"."
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Wisconsin War On Unions Succeeds At Weakening GOP Foe
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Education Commissioner Resigns Over Boosting School's Grade
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Challenging Sen. McConnell From The Left And The Right
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Washington Legislator Calls For Tea Party To Stockpile Ammunition For Dystopic Future
Washington Legislator Calls For Tea Party To Stockpile Ammunition For Dystopic Future: At a Tea Party “Self Reliance Rally” in Idaho, Washington State Rep. Matt Shea (R) reportedly warned survivalist attendees to stockpile ammo, practice shooting, and learn defense tactics to prepare for an "inevitable" economic collapse "that is going to happen."
Our Biggest Enviro Threat? 77 ALEC Bills in 2013 Advance a Big Oil, Big Ag Agenda | Alternet
Our Biggest Enviro Threat? 77 ALEC Bills in 2013 Advance a Big Oil, Big Ag Agenda | Alternet
"At least 77 bills to oppose renewable energy standards, support fracking and the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, and otherwise undermine environmental laws were introduced in 34 states in 2013, according to a new analysis from the Center for Media and Democracy, publishers of ALECexposed.org."
"At least 77 bills to oppose renewable energy standards, support fracking and the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, and otherwise undermine environmental laws were introduced in 34 states in 2013, according to a new analysis from the Center for Media and Democracy, publishers of ALECexposed.org."
New Poll: Kentucky Voters Want To Boot Mitch McConnell
New Poll: Kentucky Voters Want To Boot Mitch McConnell
"New poll numbers released Thursday suggested that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is entering his reelection campaign next year facing two perilous obstacles: an electorate that wants him out of office and a viable Democratic challenger."
"New poll numbers released Thursday suggested that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is entering his reelection campaign next year facing two perilous obstacles: an electorate that wants him out of office and a viable Democratic challenger."
Congressman Scolds Catholic Nun For Asking Government To Help The Poor
Congressman Scolds Catholic Nun For Asking Government To Help The Poor:What’s more, Ribble’s willingness to shirk governmental responsibility echoed the sentiment of other Republican members at the hearing who looked down on the poor.
Investigation: What the JPMorgan Chase Energy Scandal Reveals About Fossil Fuel Financing
Investigation: What the JPMorgan Chase Energy Scandal Reveals About Fossil Fuel Financing
"In what critics are calling Enron 2.0, JPMorgan Chase is facing a reported fine in the range of $500 million from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for manipulating energy markets in California and Michigan."
"In what critics are calling Enron 2.0, JPMorgan Chase is facing a reported fine in the range of $500 million from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for manipulating energy markets in California and Michigan."
You Can Thank The Koch Brothers For The Big, Dirty Cloud Floating Over Detroit
You Can Thank The Koch Brothers For The Big, Dirty Cloud Floating Over Detroit: A large black cloud spotted over the Detroit River last weekend is confirmed to be petroleum coke, a byproduct of tar sands refining, owned by Koch Carbon.
GOP Nihilism Fully Revealed in Current Paralysis | Alternet
GOP Nihilism Fully Revealed in Current Paralysis | Alternet
"By their refusal to even consider President Obama's latest proposal, Republicans show they can't even help their ever-narrowing constituency."
"By their refusal to even consider President Obama's latest proposal, Republicans show they can't even help their ever-narrowing constituency."
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
How Maryland’s New Climate Plan Could Actually Lower Energy Costs
How Maryland’s New Climate Plan Could Actually Lower Energy Costs: Maryland's Climate Action Plan could actually lower electricity prices and boost job growth for the state's residents.
5 Million Could Be Kicked Off Food Stamps Under Republican Cuts
5 Million Could Be Kicked Off Food Stamps Under Republican Cuts: Food stamp cuts proposed by Republicans could boot over 5 million people off of the program and create health problems that would cost the country more than the cuts save, according to a new analysis by the Health Impact Project.
Impeach Justice Clarence Thomas
Impeach Justice Clarence Thomas
"Let's just get this out of the way right now. When a sitting Supreme Court justice is married to a woman who received nearly a million dollars from a wealthy Texas billionaire to oppose the Affordable Care Act in a high-profile fashion, the answer shouldn't be that spouses are entitled to do whatever they want.
"Let's just get this out of the way right now. When a sitting Supreme Court justice is married to a woman who received nearly a million dollars from a wealthy Texas billionaire to oppose the Affordable Care Act in a high-profile fashion, the answer shouldn't be that spouses are entitled to do whatever they want.
There are circumstances where they can't do what they want, and one clear one is a situation where their spouse is going to rule on a related case. No other federal judge would be permitted to hear or issue opinions about cases where his or her spouse is publicly acting as advocate for one side or the other."
Let’s Celebrate Medicare by Expanding It | Common Dreams
Let’s Celebrate Medicare by Expanding It | Common Dreams
"The real celebration of this important milestone would be to improve Medicare and extend it, providing access to health care for all."
"The real celebration of this important milestone would be to improve Medicare and extend it, providing access to health care for all."
Bombshell: Plutocrats Brazenly Collude to Hurt State Economies and Screw Working People | Alternet
Bombshell: Plutocrats Brazenly Collude to Hurt State Economies and Screw Working People | Alternet
"Illinois fatcats discuss plan to sabotage state bond ratings in scheme to destroy pensions."
"Illinois fatcats discuss plan to sabotage state bond ratings in scheme to destroy pensions."
President Obama's New Offer To Republicans
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The Case To Raise The Minimum Wage
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The “Free Market” Takes Its Pound Of Flesh, But Never From The Failed CEO | Alternet
The “Free Market” Takes Its Pound Of Flesh, But Never From The Failed CEO | Alternet
"Let’s consider the price regular workers pay when something goes bad, versus the price CEOs never pay when something goes askew."
"Let’s consider the price regular workers pay when something goes bad, versus the price CEOs never pay when something goes askew."
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Fox's Charles Payne: Raising The Minimum Wage Rewards Mediocrity
Fox's Charles Payne: Raising The Minimum Wage Rewards Mediocrity
"It was a twofer for Neil Cavuto and his regular guest and fill-in, Charles Payne, who, when he's not attacking the working class, apparently spends his time hawking worthless stocks to anyone foolish enough to take his investment advice seriously."
"It was a twofer for Neil Cavuto and his regular guest and fill-in, Charles Payne, who, when he's not attacking the working class, apparently spends his time hawking worthless stocks to anyone foolish enough to take his investment advice seriously."
Big Banks Targeted For Rigging Electricity Markets
Big Banks Targeted For Rigging Electricity Markets: Industry deregulation in the 1990s allowed banks to become direct participants in physical commodity markets, rather than just dealing in financial products that are based on commodity prices.
Politicians Celebrate Medicare’s 48th Anniversary With Attack Ads
Politicians Celebrate Medicare’s 48th Anniversary With Attack Ads: Though the GOP opposed its creation in 1965 and now support a dramatic restructuring that would substantially privatize Medicare, the National Republican Congressional Committee is out with ads criticizing Democrats for cutting $716 billion from the program.
Republicans To Spend August Recess Promoting Poverty Creating Policies
www.politicususa.com/2013/07/30/house-republicans-spend-august-recess-promoting-poverty-creating-policies.html
"There is a reason Republicans, conservative belief-tanks, and ALEC state legislators are cutting education and condemn critical thinking, because keeping their supporters stupid, suspicious of minorities, and devoted to superstition pays electoral dividends. There are Americans who say the Republican devotees deserve what they get,” but effects of Republican policies are not confined to their supporters. Because although Republican voters make up less than half the population, they have created economic demise for nearly 80% of the people to the point there are few Americans who know anyone who is not suffering."
"There is a reason Republicans, conservative belief-tanks, and ALEC state legislators are cutting education and condemn critical thinking, because keeping their supporters stupid, suspicious of minorities, and devoted to superstition pays electoral dividends. There are Americans who say the Republican devotees deserve what they get,” but effects of Republican policies are not confined to their supporters. Because although Republican voters make up less than half the population, they have created economic demise for nearly 80% of the people to the point there are few Americans who know anyone who is not suffering."
Groundswell Group Stoked Scandals with Help From GOP Leaders
Groundswell Group Stoked Scandals with Help From GOP Leaders
"When David Corn broke the Groundswell story last week, the general reaction among the politerati was a shrug and a giggle. Even influential NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen called it "no big deal."
"When David Corn broke the Groundswell story last week, the general reaction among the politerati was a shrug and a giggle. Even influential NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen called it "no big deal."
But audio of a May Groundswell meeting held in May obtained by C&L reveals Groundswellers met with top Congressional leaders to lobby for a select committee endowed with subpoena power to investigate the White House. Lobbying may be too mild a term, since they really are plotting with those same leaders to invent very real scandals with very real investigations in order to sink the country into a mire of inaction and sabotage the remaining years of President Obama's term."
North Carolina: 'Ground Zero' Of Voter Suppression
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Mitt Romney Tries To Rewrite 47% Remark
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Fight On The Right: Rand Paul vs Chris Christie
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Governor Accepted Gifts From Individuals Who Later Landed Lucrative State Contracts
Governor Accepted Gifts From Individuals Who Later Landed Lucrative State Contracts: Gov. Tom Corbett (R-PA) campaigned for his office pledging to prohibit gifts to government officials from those seeking state contracts. But his own financial disclosures show he accepted thousands of dollars worth of gifts from friends who could benefit from his position.
America Fails Middle Class To Detriment Of Economy
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GOP: The Pope Has Some Lessons for You…
GOP: The Pope Has Some Lessons for You…
"So if Republicans really want to keep calling themselves Christians, at the very least they should start listening to the Pope, and change their policies to reflect the basic tenants of Christianity and its founder."
"So if Republicans really want to keep calling themselves Christians, at the very least they should start listening to the Pope, and change their policies to reflect the basic tenants of Christianity and its founder."
Monday, July 29, 2013
Largest Fast Food Workers Strike Hits Seven Cities Across US | Common Dreams
Largest Fast Food Workers Strike Hits Seven Cities Across US | Common Dreams
"Thousands of fast food workers went on strike in branches across seven U.S. cities on Monday in what could be the largest strike of its kind in U.S. history."
"Thousands of fast food workers went on strike in branches across seven U.S. cities on Monday in what could be the largest strike of its kind in U.S. history."
Bank Profits Have Bounced Back From Post-Recession Lows
Bank Profits Have Bounced Back From Post-Recession Lows: The financial industry is on the verge of becoming the largest sector in the S&P 500 Index, the latest indicator that the banking and trading business has recovered quickly and fully from the economic collapse it caused in 2008.
Why Janet Yellen Is A Qualified Choice For Fed Chair Beyond Her Gender
Why Janet Yellen Is A Qualified Choice For Fed Chair Beyond Her Gender: Janet Yellen isn't just a woman: she has strong experience and a good track record.
10 Things North Carolina Republicans Have Done To Embarrass Their Own State
www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/29/10-things-north-carolina-republicans-have-done-to-embarrass-their-own-state/
"Republicans have turned North Carolina into a prime example of the destruction that occurs when the GOP has complete power. Over the last seven months, conservatives have made several efforts, some of which have succeeded, to enact extreme right-wing policies that have turned the state into a national embarrassment and one of the worst states in the country to live. Here is a list of the many ways Republicans have harmed North Carolina in 2013."
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/29/10-things-north-carolina-republicans-have-done-to-embarrass-their-own-state/#ixzz2aS5GLUrz
"Republicans have turned North Carolina into a prime example of the destruction that occurs when the GOP has complete power. Over the last seven months, conservatives have made several efforts, some of which have succeeded, to enact extreme right-wing policies that have turned the state into a national embarrassment and one of the worst states in the country to live. Here is a list of the many ways Republicans have harmed North Carolina in 2013."
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/29/10-things-north-carolina-republicans-have-done-to-embarrass-their-own-state/#ixzz2aS5GLUrz
Recession Forever? 10 Reasons American Workers Are Screwed | Alternet
Recession Forever? 10 Reasons American Workers Are Screwed | Alternet
"As these experts are starting to realize, the recovery will only come when workers get their due. Until then, American corporations are sowing the seeds of their own destruction – and taking the rest of us down with them."
"As these experts are starting to realize, the recovery will only come when workers get their due. Until then, American corporations are sowing the seeds of their own destruction – and taking the rest of us down with them."
8 Shocking Ways America Leads the World | Alternet
8 Shocking Ways America Leads the World | Alternet
"The New American Exceptionalism: Number one in obesity, guns, prisoners, anxiety, and more..."
"The New American Exceptionalism: Number one in obesity, guns, prisoners, anxiety, and more..."
CBS is Trying to Get Us to Raise Our Own Cable Bills | Alternet
CBS is Trying to Get Us to Raise Our Own Cable Bills | Alternet
"Big media companies now think Americans are as gullible as politicians do. The cable operators and networks take us for pigeons, too."
"Big media companies now think Americans are as gullible as politicians do. The cable operators and networks take us for pigeons, too."
Sunday, July 28, 2013
A Winning Agenda That Meets Women’s Economic Needs
A Winning Agenda That Meets Women’s Economic Needs
"“In short, a Democratic agenda focused on pay, opportunity, and support for working moms outperforms a Democratic agenda that does not include these policies — and far outperforms the dominant Republican agenda,” the survey concluded."
"“In short, a Democratic agenda focused on pay, opportunity, and support for working moms outperforms a Democratic agenda that does not include these policies — and far outperforms the dominant Republican agenda,” the survey concluded."
PERRspectives: After Denying Insurance for 500,000, Jindal and Walker Attack Obamacare
PERRspectives: After Denying Insurance for 500,000, Jindal and Walker Attack Obamacare
"The past week brought two big waves of Obamacare news. In the first, Maryland became just the latest state to announce that its new health care exchange will deliver lower than expected insurance premiums beginning in 2014. In the second, a slew of contenders for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination took the op-ed pages to denounce the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The latter were nothing if not ironic. On the Fox News web site, Florida Senator Marco Rubio demanded that Congress refuse to fund Obamacare, only to then charge that the resulting government showdown would be the President's fault. Meanwhile, Republican Governors and White House rivals Bobby Jindal and Scott Walker called for a "complete repeal" of the "unworkable Obamacare" even as they insist on denying health insurance to half a million people in Louisiana and Wisconsin."
"The past week brought two big waves of Obamacare news. In the first, Maryland became just the latest state to announce that its new health care exchange will deliver lower than expected insurance premiums beginning in 2014. In the second, a slew of contenders for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination took the op-ed pages to denounce the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The latter were nothing if not ironic. On the Fox News web site, Florida Senator Marco Rubio demanded that Congress refuse to fund Obamacare, only to then charge that the resulting government showdown would be the President's fault. Meanwhile, Republican Governors and White House rivals Bobby Jindal and Scott Walker called for a "complete repeal" of the "unworkable Obamacare" even as they insist on denying health insurance to half a million people in Louisiana and Wisconsin."
Should Detroit Be Labeled A 'Conservative Utopia?'
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Jared Bernstein On Summers, Yellen, And Regulating The Financial Markets
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Feinstein: Woman as Head of Fed Would be 'Very Positive Thing' for Obama Administration
Feinstein: Woman as Head of Fed Would be 'Very Positive Thing' for Obama Administration
"We've already discussed here some of the reasons why Larry Summers would make a terrible choice for head of the Federal Reserve. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, among others have signed a letter backing his rival for the position, Janet Yellen instead, and this Sunday, her colleague Sen. Dianne Feinstein voiced her support for Yellen as well."
"We've already discussed here some of the reasons why Larry Summers would make a terrible choice for head of the Federal Reserve. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, among others have signed a letter backing his rival for the position, Janet Yellen instead, and this Sunday, her colleague Sen. Dianne Feinstein voiced her support for Yellen as well."
You Think George Zimmerman’s Bad; Wait Until You Get a Load of the 211 Crew
www.politicususa.com/2013/07/28/george-zimmermans-bad-wait-load-211-crew.html
"So if you’re head isn’t already on a swivel with laughingly lax gun laws and a growing population of extremists ready to kill anybody, anywhere under the aegis of megalomaniac, self-anointed white supremacist cells, it should be now."
"So if you’re head isn’t already on a swivel with laughingly lax gun laws and a growing population of extremists ready to kill anybody, anywhere under the aegis of megalomaniac, self-anointed white supremacist cells, it should be now."
Rep. Lee Invites Mother On Food Stamps To Testify Before Paul Ryan
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Singers, Spectators, Tourists Arrested And Threatened By Capitol Police In Wisconsin (VIDEO)
www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/28/dozens-arrested-in-wisconsin-for-singing-clapping-witnessing-singing-clapping-video/
"Over the past week in Madison, Wisconsin, dozens of citizens have been arrested for singing, for clapping for watching singing and clapping or even for simply being present in the state Capitol Building when someone else was singing or clapping or watching singing or clapping. It’s a situation that can only be described as big brother on steroids."
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/28/dozens-arrested-in-wisconsin-for-singing-clapping-witnessing-singing-clapping-video/#ixzz2aNgGU0zl
"Over the past week in Madison, Wisconsin, dozens of citizens have been arrested for singing, for clapping for watching singing and clapping or even for simply being present in the state Capitol Building when someone else was singing or clapping or watching singing or clapping. It’s a situation that can only be described as big brother on steroids."
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/28/dozens-arrested-in-wisconsin-for-singing-clapping-witnessing-singing-clapping-video/#ixzz2aNgGU0zl
Ruckelshaus: Prepaid Cards Are 'Not A Good Deal For Workers'
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President Obama Ruptures John Boehner’s Pipeline of Keystone XL Lies
www.politicususa.com/2013/07/28/obama-boehner-keystone.html
"What Rep. Boehner never tells anyone when he discusses the project is that he stands to personally benefit from its approval.Boehner is invested in seven tar sands companies that will benefit from the pipeline’s construction. This is why Boehner keeps lying about the values and virtues of Keystone."
"What Rep. Boehner never tells anyone when he discusses the project is that he stands to personally benefit from its approval.Boehner is invested in seven tar sands companies that will benefit from the pipeline’s construction. This is why Boehner keeps lying about the values and virtues of Keystone."
The United States of... Class War, Inequality, and Poverty | Common Dreams
The United States of... Class War, Inequality, and Poverty | Common Dreams
"According to the report by AP, four out of every five American adults will "struggle with joblessness, near poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives" revealing the strained fabric of a national economy which once saw the meteoric rise of the middle class returned to a state where increasing inequality is the norm and class tensions—though often muted for popular discussion—is undermining the prospects for tens of millions."
"According to the report by AP, four out of every five American adults will "struggle with joblessness, near poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives" revealing the strained fabric of a national economy which once saw the meteoric rise of the middle class returned to a state where increasing inequality is the norm and class tensions—though often muted for popular discussion—is undermining the prospects for tens of millions."
Governor Admits He ‘Does Not Know Enough’ About The Voter Suppression Bill He’s About To Sign
Governor Admits He ‘Does Not Know Enough’ About The Voter Suppression Bill He’s About To Sign: The bill, passed just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act and paved the way for new suppressive state laws, imposes alaundry list of new restrictions on access to the ballot, including eliminating same-day registration, cutting early voting, easing campaign contribution limits, and expanding the mechanisms for alleging voter fraud.
“Ridiculous pseudo-science garbage”: Meet the GOP’s environment leaders! | Alternet
“Ridiculous pseudo-science garbage”: Meet the GOP’s environment leaders! | Alternet
"What do the 8 Republicans who sit on the Senate Environment Committee think about climate change? We break it down"
"What do the 8 Republicans who sit on the Senate Environment Committee think about climate change? We break it down"
Tsunami of Public Outrage Builds in Colorado as Fracking Invades Cities | Alternet
Tsunami of Public Outrage Builds in Colorado as Fracking Invades Cities | Alternet
"What's happening in Greeley should frighten the citizens of every city that sits atop a shale deposit."
"What's happening in Greeley should frighten the citizens of every city that sits atop a shale deposit."
The Bad Seed: The Health Risks of Genetically Modified Corn | Common Dreams
The Bad Seed: The Health Risks of Genetically Modified Corn | Common Dreams
"starting in the mid-1980s, the biotechnology giant Monsanto began to genetically alter corn to withstand its herbicide Roundup—the goal being to eradicate weeds but not crops—as well as to resist a pest called the corn borer. These small changes in the DNA of the corn are expressed by the plant as proteins. It’s those proteins, Mansmann believes, that can act as allergens, provoking a multisystemic disorder marked by the overproduction of a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil."
"starting in the mid-1980s, the biotechnology giant Monsanto began to genetically alter corn to withstand its herbicide Roundup—the goal being to eradicate weeds but not crops—as well as to resist a pest called the corn borer. These small changes in the DNA of the corn are expressed by the plant as proteins. It’s those proteins, Mansmann believes, that can act as allergens, provoking a multisystemic disorder marked by the overproduction of a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil."
Republicans Are Gearing Up To Continue Their Senseless War on America
www.politicususa.com/2013/07/27/republicans-gearing-continue-senseless-war-america.html
"The Republican goal is clear; either Washington concedes to divest its power and transfer it to the wealthy and their corporations, or they will, one way or the other, destroy the government."
"The Republican goal is clear; either Washington concedes to divest its power and transfer it to the wealthy and their corporations, or they will, one way or the other, destroy the government."
Immigrants Have Cantaloupe Calves, and 4 Other Unhinged Comments from America’s Lunatic Right-Wing Fringe This Week | Alternet
Immigrants Have Cantaloupe Calves, and 4 Other Unhinged Comments from America’s Lunatic Right-Wing Fringe This Week | Alternet
"Although Republican leaders rebuked King’s comments, realizing that publicity like this might cost them some Latino votes, it is worth remembering that 97 percent of the House backed King’s amendment to defund the Obama administration’s directive to stop deporting the children of undocumented immigrants. So House Republicans don’t really disagree with the content of his statement, maybe just the colorful language. The Tea Party firebrand does have a way with words, once comparing House janitors who changed incandescent bulbs to more energy-saving compact fluorescents to Stasi troops."
"Although Republican leaders rebuked King’s comments, realizing that publicity like this might cost them some Latino votes, it is worth remembering that 97 percent of the House backed King’s amendment to defund the Obama administration’s directive to stop deporting the children of undocumented immigrants. So House Republicans don’t really disagree with the content of his statement, maybe just the colorful language. The Tea Party firebrand does have a way with words, once comparing House janitors who changed incandescent bulbs to more energy-saving compact fluorescents to Stasi troops."
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