Are Colorado Republicans Insane?
"This is why there should be a Great Wall between church and state that is impenetrable. This guy is a nut. He makes Rafael Cruz look sane. And he's now a Republican candidate for state office in Colorado."
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
The State of Voting in 2014
The State of Voting in 2014
"As we approach the 2014 election, America is still in the midst of a high-pitched and often highly partisan battle over voting rights. On one side are politicians passing laws and executive actions that would make it harder for many citizens to vote. This started after the 2010 midterm elections, when new state legislative majorities pushed a wave of laws cracking down on voting. On the other side are groups of voters and advocates pushing back — in the legislatures, at the ballot box, and especially in the courts."
"As we approach the 2014 election, America is still in the midst of a high-pitched and often highly partisan battle over voting rights. On one side are politicians passing laws and executive actions that would make it harder for many citizens to vote. This started after the 2010 midterm elections, when new state legislative majorities pushed a wave of laws cracking down on voting. On the other side are groups of voters and advocates pushing back — in the legislatures, at the ballot box, and especially in the courts."
SWAT Teams Claim 'Corporate' Exemption From Public Scrutiny | Common Dreams
SWAT Teams Claim 'Corporate' Exemption From Public Scrutiny | Common Dreams
"Operators of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams comprised of tax payer-funded police and sheriffs in Massachusetts claim they are immune to public records requests about deadly force, incident reports, and more because they are private "corporations"."
"Operators of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams comprised of tax payer-funded police and sheriffs in Massachusetts claim they are immune to public records requests about deadly force, incident reports, and more because they are private "corporations"."
John Boehner Caught Blatantly Lying About Job Creation by Fact Checking Site
www.forwardprogressives.com/john-boehner-caught-blatantly-lying-job-creation-fact-checking-site/
"Boehner said, “The nearly six-year delay in approving Keystone is costing Americans more than 100,000 jobs and nearly a million barrels of oil a day.” Now, I can’t really comment about the “million barrels of oil a day” claim, but I do know that the oil that would be carried by the pipeline isn’t coming through the United States to make us energy independent. It’s going to be taken and sold on the global market to the highest bidder. Besides, it’s not American oil. It’s Canadian. But as far as the claim of “100,000 jobs,” that’s complete nonsense. Boehner pulled this off a 2011 study that even TransCanada, the company building the pipeline, calls irrelevant."
"Boehner said, “The nearly six-year delay in approving Keystone is costing Americans more than 100,000 jobs and nearly a million barrels of oil a day.” Now, I can’t really comment about the “million barrels of oil a day” claim, but I do know that the oil that would be carried by the pipeline isn’t coming through the United States to make us energy independent. It’s going to be taken and sold on the global market to the highest bidder. Besides, it’s not American oil. It’s Canadian. But as far as the claim of “100,000 jobs,” that’s complete nonsense. Boehner pulled this off a 2011 study that even TransCanada, the company building the pipeline, calls irrelevant."
Why Tennessee is the most corrupt state in the union
Why Tennessee is the most corrupt state in the union
"In general, corruption’s deleterious effect on public policy is a serious problem — and not just a purely political problem either. It is a destructive force that can make or break an entire local economy."
"In general, corruption’s deleterious effect on public policy is a serious problem — and not just a purely political problem either. It is a destructive force that can make or break an entire local economy."
Source: Mississippi Tea Party Figure Charged With Election Stunt Kills Himself
Source: Mississippi Tea Party Figure Charged With Election Stunt Kills Himself
"Mark Mayfield of Ridgeland, an attorney and state and local tea party leader, was arrested last month along with Richard Sager, a Laurel elementary school P.E. teacher and high school soccer coach. Police said they also charged John Beachman Mary of Hattiesburg, but he was not taken into custody because of "extensive medical conditions." All face felony conspiracy charges. Sager also was charged with felony tampering with evidence, and Mary faces two conspiracy counts."
"Mark Mayfield of Ridgeland, an attorney and state and local tea party leader, was arrested last month along with Richard Sager, a Laurel elementary school P.E. teacher and high school soccer coach. Police said they also charged John Beachman Mary of Hattiesburg, but he was not taken into custody because of "extensive medical conditions." All face felony conspiracy charges. Sager also was charged with felony tampering with evidence, and Mary faces two conspiracy counts."
To My Fellow Zillionaires: I See Pitchforks
To My Fellow Zillionaires: I See Pitchforks
"And so I have a message for my fellow filthy rich, for all of us who live in our gated bubble worlds: Wake up, people. It won’t last.
If we don’t do something to fix the glaring inequities in this economy, the pitchforks are going to come for us. No society can sustain this kind of rising inequality. In fact, there is no example in human history where wealth accumulated like this and the pitchforks didn’t eventually come out. You show me a highly unequal society, and I will show you a police state. Or an uprising. There are no counterexamples. None. It’s not if, it’s when."
"And so I have a message for my fellow filthy rich, for all of us who live in our gated bubble worlds: Wake up, people. It won’t last.
If we don’t do something to fix the glaring inequities in this economy, the pitchforks are going to come for us. No society can sustain this kind of rising inequality. In fact, there is no example in human history where wealth accumulated like this and the pitchforks didn’t eventually come out. You show me a highly unequal society, and I will show you a police state. Or an uprising. There are no counterexamples. None. It’s not if, it’s when."
The Ultra-Right-Wing State Nobody Mentions
The Ultra-Right-Wing State Nobody Mentions
"The national media should call the politics, governors and legislatures of Indiana, what they are: archconservative. Indiana should be spoken of in the same way that Wisconsin, Arizona and Texas are. The state should be seen as deeply anti-immigrant, institutionally racist, anti-poor, corporatist, privateering, anti-choice and conservative. Indiana, in fact, has been at the forefront of the conservative agenda in the states, and it should be known as such to the rest of the nation."
"The national media should call the politics, governors and legislatures of Indiana, what they are: archconservative. Indiana should be spoken of in the same way that Wisconsin, Arizona and Texas are. The state should be seen as deeply anti-immigrant, institutionally racist, anti-poor, corporatist, privateering, anti-choice and conservative. Indiana, in fact, has been at the forefront of the conservative agenda in the states, and it should be known as such to the rest of the nation."
Supreme Court Throws Out Abortion Clinic Sidewalk Buffer Zones, Saying Free Speech Includes Bullying Women
www.alternet.org/civil-liberties/supreme-court-throws-out-abortion-clinic-sidewalk-buffer-zones-saying-free-speech
"Chief Justice John Roberts writes another opinion for the religious right."
"Chief Justice John Roberts writes another opinion for the religious right."
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Massachusetts SWAT Teams Insist They’re Private Corporations With No Public Accountability
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/06/26/massachusetts-swat-corporation/
"You see, it’s expensive for every department to have its own SWAT team so several departments pool their resources and create what is called a “law enforcement council” or LEC. This is not an unreasonable idea. BUT! Some of these LECs are incorporated (presumably for tax purposes) and, according to them, that means they are a private entity that is not accountable to the public. I can’t imagine it would take much for these LECs to take the next logical step and become for-profit entities with private ownership."
"You see, it’s expensive for every department to have its own SWAT team so several departments pool their resources and create what is called a “law enforcement council” or LEC. This is not an unreasonable idea. BUT! Some of these LECs are incorporated (presumably for tax purposes) and, according to them, that means they are a private entity that is not accountable to the public. I can’t imagine it would take much for these LECs to take the next logical step and become for-profit entities with private ownership."
Arkansas GOP Official Resigns After Saying Hillary 'Would Get Shot At The State Line'
Arkansas GOP Official Resigns After Saying Hillary 'Would Get Shot At The State Line'
When asked by Dave Catanese of US News & World Report how Hillary Clinton would fare in Arkansas if she pursued the presidency in 2016, 2nd Congressional District chairman Johnny Rhoda told U.S. News, "She'd probably get shot at the state line."
When asked by Dave Catanese of US News & World Report how Hillary Clinton would fare in Arkansas if she pursued the presidency in 2016, 2nd Congressional District chairman Johnny Rhoda told U.S. News, "She'd probably get shot at the state line."
Looks Like Colorado Springs Will Send The Very First Exorcist To State House
Looks Like Colorado Springs Will Send The Very First Exorcist To State House
"Just let that sink in: a man who thinks that "Obamacare causes cancer," that the Bible commands people to own guns in order to "defend themselves against left wing crazies," and that the FCC is allowing demonic spirits to "molest and visually rape your children" is now a Republican candidate for office"
"Just let that sink in: a man who thinks that "Obamacare causes cancer," that the Bible commands people to own guns in order to "defend themselves against left wing crazies," and that the FCC is allowing demonic spirits to "molest and visually rape your children" is now a Republican candidate for office"
The Reality Is That There Is No Difference Between Republican and Tea Party Candidates
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/26/reality-difference-republican-tea-party-candidates.html
"There may be “moderate” Republicans in Congress and state legislatures, but they are few and far between and for the most part are not what reasonable Americans would consider “moderate” at all. Republicans may appear moderate to garner electoral support during election years, but when it comes time to cast their votes, they are as extreme as the teabaggers and it is time to call the entire Republican Party what it really is; an anti-American and anti-government extremist sect."
"There may be “moderate” Republicans in Congress and state legislatures, but they are few and far between and for the most part are not what reasonable Americans would consider “moderate” at all. Republicans may appear moderate to garner electoral support during election years, but when it comes time to cast their votes, they are as extreme as the teabaggers and it is time to call the entire Republican Party what it really is; an anti-American and anti-government extremist sect."
Wacko Alert!
Wacko Alert!
"And somebody is making money off of this" Another right wing conspiracy theory. Disgusting!
"And somebody is making money off of this" Another right wing conspiracy theory. Disgusting!
Ark. GOP Official Resigns After Saying Hillary Clinton Would “Probably Get Shot At The State Line”
www.freakoutnation.com/2014/06/26/ark-gop-official-resigns-after-saying-hillary-clinton-would-probably-get-shot-at-the-state-line/
"The Arkansas GOP official who said Hillary Clinton would “probably get shot at the state line” if she returned as a presidential candidate has resigned."
"The Arkansas GOP official who said Hillary Clinton would “probably get shot at the state line” if she returned as a presidential candidate has resigned."
Watch This Fox Host Push Four Myths About Hobby Lobby In 17 Seconds
www.mediamatters.org/blog/2014/06/25/watch-this-fox-host-push-four-myths-about-hobby/199885
"Fox News host Martha MacCallum described the pending Hobby Lobby case -- a challenge to the Affordable Care Act's requirement that all employer-sponsored health insurance cover contraceptives as part of preventive services -- by repeating four right-wing media myths in the span of 17 seconds."
"Fox News host Martha MacCallum described the pending Hobby Lobby case -- a challenge to the Affordable Care Act's requirement that all employer-sponsored health insurance cover contraceptives as part of preventive services -- by repeating four right-wing media myths in the span of 17 seconds."
Why Do Right-Wing Christians Think 'Religious Freedom' Means Forcing Their Faith on You?
www.alternet.org/belief/why-do-right-wing-christians-think-religious-freedom-means-forcing-their-faith-you
"While it seems like a leap even for the most delusional conservatives to believe that their religious freedom can only be protected by giving Christians broad power to force their faith on others, a new report from the People For the American Way shows how the narrative is constructed. The report shows that Christian conservative circles have become awash in legends of being persecuted for their faith, stories that invariably turn out to be nonsense but that “serve to bolster a larger story, that of a majority religious group in American society becoming a persecuted minority, driven underground in its own country.” This sense of persecution, in turn, gives them justification to push their actual agenda of religious repression under the guise that they’re just protecting themselves."
"While it seems like a leap even for the most delusional conservatives to believe that their religious freedom can only be protected by giving Christians broad power to force their faith on others, a new report from the People For the American Way shows how the narrative is constructed. The report shows that Christian conservative circles have become awash in legends of being persecuted for their faith, stories that invariably turn out to be nonsense but that “serve to bolster a larger story, that of a majority religious group in American society becoming a persecuted minority, driven underground in its own country.” This sense of persecution, in turn, gives them justification to push their actual agenda of religious repression under the guise that they’re just protecting themselves."
Gordon Klingenschmitt, The Demon-Obsessed Anti-Gay Exorcist, Wins GOP Primary In Colorado | Right Wing Watch
Gordon Klingenschmitt, The Demon-Obsessed Anti-Gay Exorcist, Wins GOP Primary In Colorado | Right Wing Watch
"Just let that sink in: a man who thinks that "Obamacare causes cancer," that the Bible commands people to own guns in order to "defend themselves against left wing crazies," and that the FCC is allowing demonic spirits to "molest and visually rape your children" is now a Republican candidate for office"
"Just let that sink in: a man who thinks that "Obamacare causes cancer," that the Bible commands people to own guns in order to "defend themselves against left wing crazies," and that the FCC is allowing demonic spirits to "molest and visually rape your children" is now a Republican candidate for office"
Rise of a right-wing quack: Faux-historian David Barton’s shocking new influence
Rise of a right-wing quack: Faux-historian David Barton’s shocking new influence
"David Barton -- Glenn Beck's favorite "historian" -- is a discredited fraud. Which makes his new ascent terrifying"
"David Barton -- Glenn Beck's favorite "historian" -- is a discredited fraud. Which makes his new ascent terrifying"
Conservatives, Conspiracies and a Republican Party that’s Always Crying Wolf
www.forwardprogressives.com/conservatives-conspiracies-republican-party-whos-always-crying-wolf/
"Ever since President Obama was first elected it’s been a near endless stream of right-wing conspiracies and nonsense. It’s reached such a point that conservatives, and the Republican party, have essentially become the “boy” who cried wolf. They’ve lied, blatantly misinformed and perpetuated so many ridiculous ideas that it’s impossible for any non-conservative Americans to take anything they say seriously."
"Ever since President Obama was first elected it’s been a near endless stream of right-wing conspiracies and nonsense. It’s reached such a point that conservatives, and the Republican party, have essentially become the “boy” who cried wolf. They’ve lied, blatantly misinformed and perpetuated so many ridiculous ideas that it’s impossible for any non-conservative Americans to take anything they say seriously."
Bjorn Lomborg Is Part Of The Koch Network — And Cashing In
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/06/25/3453053/koch-bjorn-lomborg-lousy-t-shirt/
"So Bjorn Lomborg is funded by foundations that are part of the Kochtopus empire of influence. And Lomborg is a big-time pundit who argues for inaction on climate change, who pens pieces like “The Poor Need Cheap Fossil Fuels,” and who asserts “global warming has mostly been a net benefit so far” and will be for decades.
Coincidence? You be the judge — preferably not a Kochtopus-educated one."
"So Bjorn Lomborg is funded by foundations that are part of the Kochtopus empire of influence. And Lomborg is a big-time pundit who argues for inaction on climate change, who pens pieces like “The Poor Need Cheap Fossil Fuels,” and who asserts “global warming has mostly been a net benefit so far” and will be for decades.
Coincidence? You be the judge — preferably not a Kochtopus-educated one."
How Republicans Made Congress Stupid
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/how-republicans-made-congress-stupid
"A debilitating brain drain has actually been under way in Congress for the past twenty-five years, and it is Sensenbrenner and his conservative colleagues who have engineered it."
"A debilitating brain drain has actually been under way in Congress for the past twenty-five years, and it is Sensenbrenner and his conservative colleagues who have engineered it."
Don’t Forget Butterflies! Our Pollination Crisis Is About More Than Honeybees
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/06/25/3447062/pollination-crisis-honeybees/
"While the plight of bees has gotten deserved attention of late, many species of pollinators face the same threats: habitat destruction, climate-induced changes in flowering and weather patterns, and in some cases, pesticides."
"While the plight of bees has gotten deserved attention of late, many species of pollinators face the same threats: habitat destruction, climate-induced changes in flowering and weather patterns, and in some cases, pesticides."
Cavuto Gets Into Shouting Match With Bachmann Over Boehner Lawsuit And Threat To Defund Executive Branch
Cavuto Gets Into Shouting Match With Bachmann Over Boehner Lawsuit And Threat To Defund Executive Branch
"So, just how crazy do you have to be to in order be too crazy for Fox's Neil Cavuto? This crazy..."
"So, just how crazy do you have to be to in order be too crazy for Fox's Neil Cavuto? This crazy..."
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Police Can't Search Cell Phones Without a Warrant: SCOTUS | Common Dreams
Police Can't Search Cell Phones Without a Warrant: SCOTUS | Common Dreams
"In what is being heralded as a landmark ruling for civil rights, the United States Supreme Court decided Wednesday that police can not search the mobile phones of people under arrest without a warrant."
"In what is being heralded as a landmark ruling for civil rights, the United States Supreme Court decided Wednesday that police can not search the mobile phones of people under arrest without a warrant."
How the Iraq War Launched the Modern Era of Political BS
www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/06/iraq-war-wmds-saddam-political-unreason
"The role of Fox News. In a pioneering study that laid the groundwork for much future work, the Program on International Policy Attitudes at the University of Maryland used a series of post-Iraq War polls (conducted from June through September in 2003) to analyze the the preponderance of false beliefs about the war. The study first defined three clear falsehoods: (1) real evidence linking Iraq and Al Qaeda had been uncovered; (2) WMD had been discovered in Iraq following the US invasion; and (3) global public opinion was in favor of the US invasion. Then, it examined the likelihood of holding such incorrect beliefs based upon a person's political party affiliation and habits of news consumption.
Fox viewers led the way in embracing these false assertions, with 80 percent of them believing at least one of the three. For consumers of both NPR and PBS, in contrast, only 23 percent believed one or more of these pro-war myths."
"The role of Fox News. In a pioneering study that laid the groundwork for much future work, the Program on International Policy Attitudes at the University of Maryland used a series of post-Iraq War polls (conducted from June through September in 2003) to analyze the the preponderance of false beliefs about the war. The study first defined three clear falsehoods: (1) real evidence linking Iraq and Al Qaeda had been uncovered; (2) WMD had been discovered in Iraq following the US invasion; and (3) global public opinion was in favor of the US invasion. Then, it examined the likelihood of holding such incorrect beliefs based upon a person's political party affiliation and habits of news consumption.
Fox viewers led the way in embracing these false assertions, with 80 percent of them believing at least one of the three. For consumers of both NPR and PBS, in contrast, only 23 percent believed one or more of these pro-war myths."
Mitch McConnell is ‘Irritated’ Because Everyone in Kentucky Hates His Bridge To Poverty Plan
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/25/conservatives-reject-mitch-mcconnells-screw-workers-build-bridge-proposal.html
"McConnell’s political problems don’t end with the fact that he has nothing to offer but the same failed philosophy that killing jobs and reducing wages benefits everyone."
"McConnell’s political problems don’t end with the fact that he has nothing to offer but the same failed philosophy that killing jobs and reducing wages benefits everyone."
Fox News’ Lauren Ashburn Says It’s Not Fair to Blame Fox News for Misinformation
www.politicususa.com/2014/06/23/fox-news-lauren-ashburn-fair-blame-fox-news-misinformation.html
"it is hardly surprising that a network that prefers lies to facts would shy away from taking responsibility for those lies when, inevitably, they are questioned."
"it is hardly surprising that a network that prefers lies to facts would shy away from taking responsibility for those lies when, inevitably, they are questioned."
Fox News Contributor Whines ‘It’s Just Not Fair’ to Hold Network Accountable for Conspiracy Theories (Video)
www.forwardprogressives.com/fox-news-contributor-whines-not-fair-hold-network-accountable-conspiracy-theories/
"This is a reality Ms. Ashburn seems unable to grasp. Then again, this is the same woman who found the need to attack President Obama for being a good father just a few months back, so her stupidity shouldn’t come as a surprise."
"This is a reality Ms. Ashburn seems unable to grasp. Then again, this is the same woman who found the need to attack President Obama for being a good father just a few months back, so her stupidity shouldn’t come as a surprise."
It’s Time We Investigate Darrell Issa’s Unethical Behavior After He Admits He’s Corrupt (Video)
www.forwardprogressives.com/time-investigate-darrell-issas-unethical-behavior-admits-hes-corrupt/
"So here we have the Committee Chairman Darrell Issa admitting that this isn’t any kind of investigation into the truth. Nope. It’s a partisan witch hunt set out to “prove” the asinine conspiracy theories that he wants to be real."
"So here we have the Committee Chairman Darrell Issa admitting that this isn’t any kind of investigation into the truth. Nope. It’s a partisan witch hunt set out to “prove” the asinine conspiracy theories that he wants to be real."
There is no Internet 'Outrage Machine' – Just These Outrageous Rape Apologists
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/there-no-internet-outrage-machine-just-these-outrageous-rape-apologists
"Hey, conservative columnists: don't court controversy by whining about 'privileged' victims and then feign surprise at the backlash. Your time's up."
"Hey, conservative columnists: don't court controversy by whining about 'privileged' victims and then feign surprise at the backlash. Your time's up."
6 Ways Obama Will Give Stressed Out Working Parents Some Relief
www.thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/06/24/3452343/working-families-summit/
"On Monday, the White House convened the first-ever Summit on Working Families, a day-long event with break-out sessions and speakers that included the president himself."
"On Monday, the White House convened the first-ever Summit on Working Families, a day-long event with break-out sessions and speakers that included the president himself."
Conservatives Are Sacrificing Scott Walker for a Higher Cause
www.newrepublic.com/article/118348/scott-walker-campaign-finance-scandal-serving-higher-purpose
"They want to eradicate fundraising restrictions—even if it costs the governor his job"
"They want to eradicate fundraising restrictions—even if it costs the governor his job"
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
PERRspectives: U.S. Gets Burned by Bush's Man in Baghdad, Nouri al-Maliki
PERRspectives: U.S. Gets Burned by Bush's Man in Baghdad, Nouri al-Maliki
"On December 14, 2008, President George W. Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki signed the status of forces agreement (SOFA) under which American military forces would leave Iraq by the end of 2011. But at their press conference announcing the SOFA, an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at Bush's head, shouting "This is a gift from the Iraqis; this is the farewell kiss, you dog"!"
"On December 14, 2008, President George W. Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki signed the status of forces agreement (SOFA) under which American military forces would leave Iraq by the end of 2011. But at their press conference announcing the SOFA, an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at Bush's head, shouting "This is a gift from the Iraqis; this is the farewell kiss, you dog"!"
Meet the Guy Stealing Your Retirement Savings Right Under Your Nose
www.alternet.org/economy/meet-guy-stealing-your-retirement-savings-right-under-your-nose
"Don't let your broker enjoy comfortable retirement with your money."
"Don't let your broker enjoy comfortable retirement with your money."
A Secret Plan to Close Social Security’s Offices and Outsource Its Work | Common Dreams
A Secret Plan to Close Social Security’s Offices and Outsource Its Work | Common Dreams
"Despite the fact that a Democratic president is running the executive branch, the Social Security Administration appears to be accepting the harsh budget cuts imposed upon it by Congress with an air of surprising passivity. This is puzzling. Social Security is an enormously successful and popular program. Historically only conservative Republicans have urged cuts to its administrative budget. Those cuts are already frustrating the public and undermining public confidence in the program."
"Despite the fact that a Democratic president is running the executive branch, the Social Security Administration appears to be accepting the harsh budget cuts imposed upon it by Congress with an air of surprising passivity. This is puzzling. Social Security is an enormously successful and popular program. Historically only conservative Republicans have urged cuts to its administrative budget. Those cuts are already frustrating the public and undermining public confidence in the program."
Net Neutrality's Impact on Free Speech | Common Dreams
Net Neutrality's Impact on Free Speech | Common Dreams
"Last month, the FCC released its proposal detailing how it intends to protect Net Neutrality in the wake of the court ruling that overturned its Open Internet Order."
"Last month, the FCC released its proposal detailing how it intends to protect Net Neutrality in the wake of the court ruling that overturned its Open Internet Order."
Republican Senate Candidate Signs Koch Pledge, Abruptly Changes His Tune On Climate Change
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/06/24/3452603/rubens-koch-pledge/
"He’s the only Republican running for Senate who mentions climate change on his website. He used to support a carbon tax, and actually talks about conservative climate change solutions. Then, Jim Rubens signed the Koch brothers’ pledge not to do anything about it."
"He’s the only Republican running for Senate who mentions climate change on his website. He used to support a carbon tax, and actually talks about conservative climate change solutions. Then, Jim Rubens signed the Koch brothers’ pledge not to do anything about it."
Global Report on 'Neonicotinoid Disaster' a 'Wake-Up Call' to Save the Bees, say Groups | Common Dreams
Global Report on 'Neonicotinoid Disaster' a 'Wake-Up Call' to Save the Bees, say Groups | Common Dreams
"analysis based on 800 peer-reviewed reports, the Worldwide Integrated Assessment of the Impact of Systemic Pesticides on Biodiversity and Ecosystems (WIA), puts a spotlight on neonicotinoids, or "neonics," whose use they say poses a threat to global biodiversity."
"analysis based on 800 peer-reviewed reports, the Worldwide Integrated Assessment of the Impact of Systemic Pesticides on Biodiversity and Ecosystems (WIA), puts a spotlight on neonicotinoids, or "neonics," whose use they say poses a threat to global biodiversity."
Report: World's Oceans on Brink of Collapse | Common Dreams
Report: World's Oceans on Brink of Collapse | Common Dreams
"Neglecting the health of the oceans could have devastating effects on the world's food supply, clean air, and climate stability, among other factors."
"Neglecting the health of the oceans could have devastating effects on the world's food supply, clean air, and climate stability, among other factors."
Senate Democrats Re-up Their Dark-Money Disclosure Bill—and Dare GOPers to Block It
www.motherjones.com/mojo/2014/06/senate-disclose-act-dark-money-mitch-mcconnell
"The bad news: The new DISCLOSE Act is likely going nowhere. Senate Republicans, rallied by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), have blocked earlier iterations of the DISCLOSE Act since 2010. McConnell, currently a foe of campaign finance limits, will no doubt fight the new legislation. It is almost guaranteed the bill will not secure the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster."
"The bad news: The new DISCLOSE Act is likely going nowhere. Senate Republicans, rallied by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), have blocked earlier iterations of the DISCLOSE Act since 2010. McConnell, currently a foe of campaign finance limits, will no doubt fight the new legislation. It is almost guaranteed the bill will not secure the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster."
Arizona Chamber of Commerce drops plan to honor school chief after he's exposed as online creep
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/06/21/1308619/-Arizona-Chamber-of-Commerce-drops-plan-to-honor-school-chief-after-he-s-exposed-as-online-creep
"Last week, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal admitted that he frequently blogs at both liberal and conservative websites. He often writes as "Thucydides," a historian sockpuppet who frequently defends the policies of one John Huppenthal, such as his key role in banning textbooks from Tucson's ethnic studies program."
"Last week, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal admitted that he frequently blogs at both liberal and conservative websites. He often writes as "Thucydides," a historian sockpuppet who frequently defends the policies of one John Huppenthal, such as his key role in banning textbooks from Tucson's ethnic studies program."
Arizona GOPer: 'We All Need To Stomp Out' Spanish TV Stations, Newspapers
www.talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/arizona-huppenthal-stomp-out-spanish
"More anonymous online posts have been attributed to the Arizona Republican who's spent years as a prolific and provocative commenter on local political blogs."
"More anonymous online posts have been attributed to the Arizona Republican who's spent years as a prolific and provocative commenter on local political blogs."
Southern GOPer Says Only Christians Should be Protected by Constitution
www.alternet.org/southern-goper-says-only-christians-should-be-protected-constitution
"Loudermilk and Hice, of course, are seeking to succeed Phil Gingrey and Paul Broun, respectively, in the House. So the sanity threshold is set pretty low."
"Loudermilk and Hice, of course, are seeking to succeed Phil Gingrey and Paul Broun, respectively, in the House. So the sanity threshold is set pretty low."
Mississippi, dependent on federal largess, murders their cash cow today
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/06/24/1309270/-Mississippi-dependent-on-federal-largess-murders-their-cash-cow-today
"Mississippi is one of those welfare states—states that receive more in federal money than it sends back to Washington in tax receipts. In fact, Mississippi ranks first in receiving federal largess.
The money comes in the form of farm subsidies, military spending, anti-poverty aid and retirement programs. As one of (if not THE) nation's poorest states, Mississippi is dependent on the feds for an astonishing 45.84 percent of revenues. Without the feds, Mississippi is a third-world country."
"Mississippi is one of those welfare states—states that receive more in federal money than it sends back to Washington in tax receipts. In fact, Mississippi ranks first in receiving federal largess.
The money comes in the form of farm subsidies, military spending, anti-poverty aid and retirement programs. As one of (if not THE) nation's poorest states, Mississippi is dependent on the feds for an astonishing 45.84 percent of revenues. Without the feds, Mississippi is a third-world country."
Chris McDaniel Closes Out Senate Race By Campaigning With Bryan Fischer And Wayne Allyn Root | Right Wing Watch
Chris McDaniel Closes Out Senate Race By Campaigning With Bryan Fischer And Wayne Allyn Root | Right Wing Watch
"Republican Senate candidate Chris McDaniel spent this weekend rolling around Mississippi on the Tea Party Express bus, along with a motley assortment of fringe right-wing extremists."
"Republican Senate candidate Chris McDaniel spent this weekend rolling around Mississippi on the Tea Party Express bus, along with a motley assortment of fringe right-wing extremists."
Moral Movement Launches 'Freedom Summer' in North Carolina | Common Dreams
Moral Movement Launches 'Freedom Summer' in North Carolina | Common Dreams
"Protesters who for over a year have railed against the "extremist" policies of the North Carolina legislature are now bringing their fight to the voting booth as the movement known as Moral Mondays launched a bold initiative to get-out-the-vote this week."
"Protesters who for over a year have railed against the "extremist" policies of the North Carolina legislature are now bringing their fight to the voting booth as the movement known as Moral Mondays launched a bold initiative to get-out-the-vote this week."
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