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Monday, August 5, 2013
Debunktion Junction: Meager Mayor Edition
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Monsanto Hates Democracy | Common Dreams
Monsanto Hates Democracy | Common Dreams
"Nine out of 10 of us want to know where Monsanto's been hiding the GMOs in our food and a most of us wouldn't eat those GMOs if we knew where they were."
"Nine out of 10 of us want to know where Monsanto's been hiding the GMOs in our food and a most of us wouldn't eat those GMOs if we knew where they were."
The Self-Sabotage Of The Latest Campaign Against Obamacare
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Welcome to the land of GOP denial
Welcome to the land of GOP denial
"How bad has the Republican bubble become? Eric Cantor claims the deficit is growing, facts notwithstanding"
"How bad has the Republican bubble become? Eric Cantor claims the deficit is growing, facts notwithstanding"
Senators Seek To End Taxpayer Subsidy For Exorbitant CEO Pay
Senators Seek To End Taxpayer Subsidy For Exorbitant CEO Pay: Performance-based pay costs taxpayers billions and puts the economy at risk.
Are You Prepared to Shoot the Hostage?
Are You Prepared to Shoot the Hostage?
"Republicans on Capitol Hill have been relentless in blocking any legislation that may improve the economy and President Obama popularity.
Since President Obama took office, Republicans have filibustered a variety of bills that would have helped the American people and economy.
These include President Obama’s jobs bill, Nancy Pelosi’s “American Jobs, Closing of Loopholes, and Prevention of Outsourcing Act,” which would have prevented the outsourcing of jobs overseas, and the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, which encouraged small businesses to hire by giving them temporary tax credits.
Just last week, Republicans vowed to block President Obama’s attempts to cut corporate tax rates, something Republicans have wanted for years, because to let him do that would be to give him one small victory.
Republicans have also worked very hard to tear down America."
"Republicans on Capitol Hill have been relentless in blocking any legislation that may improve the economy and President Obama popularity.
Since President Obama took office, Republicans have filibustered a variety of bills that would have helped the American people and economy.
These include President Obama’s jobs bill, Nancy Pelosi’s “American Jobs, Closing of Loopholes, and Prevention of Outsourcing Act,” which would have prevented the outsourcing of jobs overseas, and the Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, which encouraged small businesses to hire by giving them temporary tax credits.
Just last week, Republicans vowed to block President Obama’s attempts to cut corporate tax rates, something Republicans have wanted for years, because to let him do that would be to give him one small victory.
Republicans have also worked very hard to tear down America."
As WalMart Writes Checks, Critics Blast Teach for America | Common Dreams
As WalMart Writes Checks, Critics Blast Teach for America | Common Dreams
"he education non-profit Teach for America has been under increasing fire recently as critics and alumni accuse the organization of misappropriating their original mission by backing the policies of the "corporate education agenda" that promotes privatization, the expansion of charter schools, and the undermining of teachers unions."
"he education non-profit Teach for America has been under increasing fire recently as critics and alumni accuse the organization of misappropriating their original mission by backing the policies of the "corporate education agenda" that promotes privatization, the expansion of charter schools, and the undermining of teachers unions."
How A $45,000 Budget Cut Costs A Bankrupt Alabama County $570,000 A Year
How A $45,000 Budget Cut Costs A Bankrupt Alabama County $570,000 A Year: Penny wise and pound foolish in the county Wall Street wrecked.
Why ALEC Fabricated Public School Failures (and Why We're Not Surprised)
Why ALEC Fabricated Public School Failures (and Why We're Not Surprised)
"ALEC was formed in 1973 by a group of conservative activists who came together to advance a national right wing agenda in state legislatures across the country. They do this by coordinating and connecting corporate special interests, insurance companies, lobbyists, right wing think tanks, the super rich and conservative state legislators."
"ALEC was formed in 1973 by a group of conservative activists who came together to advance a national right wing agenda in state legislatures across the country. They do this by coordinating and connecting corporate special interests, insurance companies, lobbyists, right wing think tanks, the super rich and conservative state legislators."
Sanders Slams Walmart Family For 'Obscene' Taxpayer Subsidies
Sanders Slams Walmart Family For 'Obscene' Taxpayer Subsidies
"The Republicans keep pretending they hate welfare. They only hate it for poor people. They love it for the likes of Walmart and their ilk. If they really wanted to put a stop to the corporate welfare, they'd support raising the minimum wage considerably as of about yesterday. Don't hold your breath for that to happen any time soon."
"The Republicans keep pretending they hate welfare. They only hate it for poor people. They love it for the likes of Walmart and their ilk. If they really wanted to put a stop to the corporate welfare, they'd support raising the minimum wage considerably as of about yesterday. Don't hold your breath for that to happen any time soon."
Obamacare Successful When States Care More For Citizens Than Ideology
www.addictinginfo.org/2013/08/05/obamacare-successful-when-states-care-more-for-citizens-than-ideology/
"States that, thus far, have decided to implement both their own healthcare exchanges and the Obamacare expansion of Medicaid, have shown better pricing and cost savings than expected."
"States that, thus far, have decided to implement both their own healthcare exchanges and the Obamacare expansion of Medicaid, have shown better pricing and cost savings than expected."
Drilling Company Bans Young Children From Talking About Fracking, Forever | Alternet
Drilling Company Bans Young Children From Talking About Fracking, Forever | Alternet
"These gag orders are the reason [drillers] can give testimony to Congress and say there are no documented cases of contamination. And then elected officials can repeat that."
"These gag orders are the reason [drillers] can give testimony to Congress and say there are no documented cases of contamination. And then elected officials can repeat that."
Supreme Court Justices' Ethics Put Into Question
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The Three Biggest Lies about Why Corporate Taxes Should Be Lowered | Common Dreams
The Three Biggest Lies about Why Corporate Taxes Should Be Lowered | Common Dreams
"Instead of spending August on the beach, corporate lobbyists are readying arguments for when Congress returns in September about why corporate taxes should be lowered. But they’re lies. You need to know why so you can spread the truth."
"Instead of spending August on the beach, corporate lobbyists are readying arguments for when Congress returns in September about why corporate taxes should be lowered. But they’re lies. You need to know why so you can spread the truth."
Obama Offering 'Grand Bargain', But GOP Obstructionism Still Strong
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The Great American Do-It-Yourself Retirement Fraud, Brought to You By Big Finance & Co. | Alternet
The Great American Do-It-Yourself Retirement Fraud, Brought to You By Big Finance & Co. | Alternet
"The United States is on the verge of a retirement crisis. For the first time in living memory, it seems likely that living standards for those over the age of 65 will begin to decline as compared to those who came before them—and that’s without taking into account the possibility that Social Security benefits will be cut at some point in the future.
"The United States is on the verge of a retirement crisis. For the first time in living memory, it seems likely that living standards for those over the age of 65 will begin to decline as compared to those who came before them—and that’s without taking into account the possibility that Social Security benefits will be cut at some point in the future.
The culprit? That same thing Mathisen celebrated: the 401(k), along with the other instruments of do-it-yourself retirement. Not only did they not make us millionaires as self-appointed pundits like Mathisen promised, they left very many of us with very little at all."
8 Ways Privatization Has Brought Pain and Misery to American Life | Alternet
8 Ways Privatization Has Brought Pain and Misery to American Life | Alternet
"A little analysis reveals that privatization doesn't seem to work in any of the areas vital to the American public."
"A little analysis reveals that privatization doesn't seem to work in any of the areas vital to the American public."
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Krugman: Central Issue of Our Time is The Insanity of the GOP
Krugman: Central Issue of Our Time is The Insanity of the GOP
"In the short run the point is that Republican leaders are about to reap the whirlwind, because they haven’t had the courage to tell the base that Obamacare is here to stay, that the sequester is in fact intolerable, and that in general they have at least for now lost the war over the shape of American society. As a result, we’re looking at many drama-filled months, with a high probability of government shutdowns and even debt defaults."
"In the short run the point is that Republican leaders are about to reap the whirlwind, because they haven’t had the courage to tell the base that Obamacare is here to stay, that the sequester is in fact intolerable, and that in general they have at least for now lost the war over the shape of American society. As a result, we’re looking at many drama-filled months, with a high probability of government shutdowns and even debt defaults."
Walmart Fight is About the Degradation of Work in America | Economic Policy Institute
Walmart Fight is About the Degradation of Work in America | Economic Policy Institute
"Paying workers a decent and livable wage is the best way to get equitable growth and a more rapid and sustained recovery. Taxpayers should not have to subsidize healthy and growing businesses."
"Paying workers a decent and livable wage is the best way to get equitable growth and a more rapid and sustained recovery. Taxpayers should not have to subsidize healthy and growing businesses."
GOP’s Mad Health-Care Vendetta
www.consortiumnews.com/2013/08/03/gops-mad-health-care-vendetta/
"One day, Americans are going to understand just how much destructive damage to our republic has been caused by the radicalized Republican Party and the so-called “fundamentalist/religio/values” conservatives in general. One wonders just how long that is going to take. One wonders if the discovery will come too late."
"One day, Americans are going to understand just how much destructive damage to our republic has been caused by the radicalized Republican Party and the so-called “fundamentalist/religio/values” conservatives in general. One wonders just how long that is going to take. One wonders if the discovery will come too late."
Southern Leaders Opt to Exclude 2.7 Million From Health Care
Southern Leaders Opt to Exclude 2.7 Million From Health Care
"But in Rome, 27 percent of adults under 65 are uninsured, a rate that holds true across the state. Last year, the city’s two hospitals report spending more than $80 million delivering uncompensated care, often in the emergency room, where costs run high. Taxpayers and those with health insurance will end up paying for that care through government subsidies and higher premiums, industry experts say."
"But in Rome, 27 percent of adults under 65 are uninsured, a rate that holds true across the state. Last year, the city’s two hospitals report spending more than $80 million delivering uncompensated care, often in the emergency room, where costs run high. Taxpayers and those with health insurance will end up paying for that care through government subsidies and higher premiums, industry experts say."
Congressman Scolds Catholic Nun For Asking Government To Help The Poor
Congressman Scolds Catholic Nun For Asking Government To Help The Poor: Sister Simone Campbell, a Catholic nun, was rebuffed when she argued the government should do more to help the poor.
North Carolina Becomes the Front Line of a Brutal Corporate Assault on Education Raging in America | Alternet
North Carolina Becomes the Front Line of a Brutal Corporate Assault on Education Raging in America | Alternet
"Corporate education forces are on a destructive march throughout the U.S. While busting teachers' unions has been long been an initiative of the GOP and Christian Right, it’s also on the agendas of urban mayors like Chicago Democrat Rahm Emmanuel and New York City independent Michael Bloomberg. And it’s a large component of the regressive agenda that has sparked mass popular uprisings in Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s Wisconsin.
"Corporate education forces are on a destructive march throughout the U.S. While busting teachers' unions has been long been an initiative of the GOP and Christian Right, it’s also on the agendas of urban mayors like Chicago Democrat Rahm Emmanuel and New York City independent Michael Bloomberg. And it’s a large component of the regressive agenda that has sparked mass popular uprisings in Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s Wisconsin.
Enter the notoriously right-wing North Carolina General Assembly."
Why Republicans Want Jobs to Stay Anemic | Common Dreams
Why Republicans Want Jobs to Stay Anemic | Common Dreams
"First, high unemployment keeps wages down. Workers who are worried about losing their jobs settle for whatever they can get — which is why hourly earnings keep dropping. The median wage is now 4 percent lower than it was at the start of the recovery. Low wages help boost corporate profits, thereby keeping the regressives’ corporate sponsors happy."
"First, high unemployment keeps wages down. Workers who are worried about losing their jobs settle for whatever they can get — which is why hourly earnings keep dropping. The median wage is now 4 percent lower than it was at the start of the recovery. Low wages help boost corporate profits, thereby keeping the regressives’ corporate sponsors happy."
Democrats Introduce Bill that Could Lead to Impeachment for Justices Thomas and Scalia
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/03/democrats-introduce-bill-impeach-scotus-justices-thomas-scalia.html
"This law would address one of the many problems created by the sort of corruption that has become synonymous with the Republican Party and its puppet masters."
"This law would address one of the many problems created by the sort of corruption that has become synonymous with the Republican Party and its puppet masters."
The Fight To Raise Minimum Wage To A Living Wage
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Attacking Seniors For Wanting To Eat?
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
The Corporate Right-Wing Agenda Is Driving Thousands of Americans to Attempt Suicide | Alternet
The Corporate Right-Wing Agenda Is Driving Thousands of Americans to Attempt Suicide | Alternet
"The very same austerity policies that Republicans in Washington are constantly pushing on us are the same policies that are driving Americans to kill themselves"
"The very same austerity policies that Republicans in Washington are constantly pushing on us are the same policies that are driving Americans to kill themselves"
Massive Toxic Black Cloud, Brought To You by the Koch Bros, Blows Over Detroit | Common Dreams
Massive Toxic Black Cloud, Brought To You by the Koch Bros, Blows Over Detroit | Common Dreams
"MInd-boggling video of a billowing, high-carbon, high-sulfur cloud from the mountain of petroleum coke - waste from Canadian tar sands shipped from Alberta to Detroit, and the dirtiest potential energy source ever - illegally stored by the Koch Brothers along the Detroit River."
"MInd-boggling video of a billowing, high-carbon, high-sulfur cloud from the mountain of petroleum coke - waste from Canadian tar sands shipped from Alberta to Detroit, and the dirtiest potential energy source ever - illegally stored by the Koch Brothers along the Detroit River."
Study: Medicare For All Would Save Half-Trillion In First Years
Study: Medicare For All Would Save Half-Trillion In First Years
"Not that you didn't know this, of course, but it's nice to have some figures to throwback at politicians and "journalists" the next time they start explaining to us how very, very urgent it is to cut Medicare"
"Not that you didn't know this, of course, but it's nice to have some figures to throwback at politicians and "journalists" the next time they start explaining to us how very, very urgent it is to cut Medicare"
Republicans Use Extortion In Their Latest Attempt to Transform America
www.politicususa.com/2013/08/02/republicans-extortion-latest-attempt-transform-america.html
"It is important to look back at the debt ceiling crisis of 2011 to comprehend the web of extortion extending from Grover Norquist and libertarian Koch brothers down to Republicans John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Eric Cantor, and Paul Ryan who extorted devastating spending cuts by threatening the full faith and credit of the United States with a credit default. Americans will be paying for Republican extortion for a decade as a result of the debt limit fiasco, and besides costing the nation over $19 billion in extra interest fees after S&P downgraded America’s credit, there were hundreds-of-thousands of jobs lost and millions more as a result of Republican’s sequestration"
"It is important to look back at the debt ceiling crisis of 2011 to comprehend the web of extortion extending from Grover Norquist and libertarian Koch brothers down to Republicans John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Eric Cantor, and Paul Ryan who extorted devastating spending cuts by threatening the full faith and credit of the United States with a credit default. Americans will be paying for Republican extortion for a decade as a result of the debt limit fiasco, and besides costing the nation over $19 billion in extra interest fees after S&P downgraded America’s credit, there were hundreds-of-thousands of jobs lost and millions more as a result of Republican’s sequestration"
Hope For Struggling Underwater Homeowners
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Congress Recesses With Little To Show For Term's Work
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Citigroup's Simple Recipe for Breaking Laws and Getting Away with It | Alternet
Citigroup's Simple Recipe for Breaking Laws and Getting Away with It | Alternet
"Citigroup is heavily integrated with other dominant institutions in American and international society, which helps explain why the bank can break so many laws and get away with it."
"Citigroup is heavily integrated with other dominant institutions in American and international society, which helps explain why the bank can break so many laws and get away with it."
The Future Of Electric Cars
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America's Insane 40-Year Marijuana Prohibition Is Like a Tragic Play in Three Acts | Alternet
America's Insane 40-Year Marijuana Prohibition Is Like a Tragic Play in Three Acts | Alternet
"Denying people access to well-regulated medical marijuana forces them into the illegal marijuana market, boosting profits for drug kingpins and drastically reducing the number of people who will gain the benefits of this medicine. Equally damning, the current efforts by the federal government have stopped the kind of research and development companies like Harborside had been doing that could create specialized strains to treat specific diseases."
"Denying people access to well-regulated medical marijuana forces them into the illegal marijuana market, boosting profits for drug kingpins and drastically reducing the number of people who will gain the benefits of this medicine. Equally damning, the current efforts by the federal government have stopped the kind of research and development companies like Harborside had been doing that could create specialized strains to treat specific diseases."
Friday, August 2, 2013
The Party of (Nutty) Ideas
The Party of (Nutty) Ideas
"It's not your imagination. The Republican Party really does seem to have taken leave of its senses."
"It's not your imagination. The Republican Party really does seem to have taken leave of its senses."
Big Oil Rakes in Huge Profits, Again
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."
"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."
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."
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