Fukushima Trial Run Begins Dangerous Reactor 4 Clean-Up | Common Dreams
"Preparations to begin the potentially catastrophic decommissioning of the crippled Reactor 4 at the Fukushima nuclear power plant will begin this week with a test run."
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Food Stamp Cuts Will Bring Hardship For The Holidays
Food Stamp Cuts Will Bring Hardship For The Holidays: The automatic reduction in food stamps is hitting vulnerable families at one of the toughest times of the year.
How GOP Governors Are Preventing Millions Of Low-Income Diabetic Americans From Getting Medical Care
How GOP Governors Are Preventing Millions Of Low-Income Diabetic Americans From Getting Medical Care: During American Diabetes Month, GOP governors refusing Obamacare's Medicaid expansion are preventing millions of low-income Americans from getting affordable treatment for the condition.
Monday, November 4, 2013
15 Things You Need To Know About David Barton, The Man Who Could Be Texas's Next Senator | Right Wing Watch
15 Things You Need To Know About David Barton, The Man Who Could Be Texas's Next Senator | Right Wing Watch
"David Barton’s dishonest and discredited pseudo-history hasn’t stopped him from becoming a star within the Republican Party. Despite the glaring flaws and political bias found in his work, not to mention the fact that actual conservative Christian scholars are among his most vocal critics, GOP candidates for office consistently seek Barton’s advice, counsel and endorsements."
"David Barton’s dishonest and discredited pseudo-history hasn’t stopped him from becoming a star within the Republican Party. Despite the glaring flaws and political bias found in his work, not to mention the fact that actual conservative Christian scholars are among his most vocal critics, GOP candidates for office consistently seek Barton’s advice, counsel and endorsements."
BREAKING: Senate Advances LGBT Job Discrimination Legislation
BREAKING: Senate Advances LGBT Job Discrimination Legislation: In a significant milestone for LGBT equality, the Senate has advanced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) for consideration, suggesting its likelihood of passing.
Don't Be Fooled! Health Insurance Companies' Latest Scam to Scare Off Customers from Obamacare | Alternet
Don't Be Fooled! Health Insurance Companies' Latest Scam to Scare Off Customers from Obamacare | Alternet
"The letters from health insurance companies don’t mention the health care exchanges they could look into to get cheaper plans."
"The letters from health insurance companies don’t mention the health care exchanges they could look into to get cheaper plans."
How Cable News Mainstreams Outright Con Men Like Ralph Reed
How Cable News Mainstreams Outright Con Men Like Ralph Reed
"Ralph Reed came through the ranks of conservatism through the College Republicans, which was headed by Jack Abramoff and Grover Norquist back in the 80's. He suddenly turned into a religious-right zealot during that time and then capitalized on the poll results he collected from Pat Robertson's failed presidential run in 1988 and then ran the faith-based caucus called the Christian Coalition.
His loyalty to Jack Abramoff never wavered and when he was caught lying to his coalition so he could reap in millions of dollars from the gaming industry as well as the Choctaws Indian tribe, disgrace followed."
"Ralph Reed came through the ranks of conservatism through the College Republicans, which was headed by Jack Abramoff and Grover Norquist back in the 80's. He suddenly turned into a religious-right zealot during that time and then capitalized on the poll results he collected from Pat Robertson's failed presidential run in 1988 and then ran the faith-based caucus called the Christian Coalition.
His loyalty to Jack Abramoff never wavered and when he was caught lying to his coalition so he could reap in millions of dollars from the gaming industry as well as the Choctaws Indian tribe, disgrace followed."
Johnson & Johnson Pays $2.2 Billion For Illegally Promoting Drug That Put Patients’ Health At Risk
Johnson & Johnson Pays $2.2 Billion For Illegally Promoting Drug That Put Patients’ Health At Risk: Their statement maintains no wrongdoing, outside of a misdemeanor plea.
The Super Rich Don't Need Our Middle Class Infrastructure
The Super Rich Don't Need Our Middle Class Infrastructure
"There was once a time in America when the super-rich needed you, and me, and working-class Americans to be successful.
They needed us for their roads, for their businesses, for their communications, for their transportation, as their customers, and for their overall success.
The super-rich rode on the same trains as us, and flew in the same planes as us. They went to our hospitals and learned at our schools.
Their success directly depended on us, and on the well-being of the nation, and they knew it.
But times have changed, and the super-rich of the 21st century no longer think that you and I are needed for their continued success."
"There was once a time in America when the super-rich needed you, and me, and working-class Americans to be successful.
They needed us for their roads, for their businesses, for their communications, for their transportation, as their customers, and for their overall success.
The super-rich rode on the same trains as us, and flew in the same planes as us. They went to our hospitals and learned at our schools.
Their success directly depended on us, and on the well-being of the nation, and they knew it.
But times have changed, and the super-rich of the 21st century no longer think that you and I are needed for their continued success."
No, Speaker Boehner, It’s Not Already Illegal To Fire Someone For Being Gay
No, Speaker Boehner, It’s Not Already Illegal To Fire Someone For Being Gay: Boehner's view must come as a huge surprise to Kimya Afi Ayodele, Brooke Waits, John Zeng, or Kristen Ostendorf, all of whom were fired for being gay.
Why New Jerseyans Should Not Vote For Chris Christie Tomorrow
Why New Jerseyans Should Not Vote For Chris Christie Tomorrow
"You like straight talk? I'll give you some. Chris Christie is a high-living rich guy who does whatever even richer guys tell him to do. And if you vote for him tomorrow, you will strengthen the national profile of a persuasive liar who promises his corporate backers to take this country down a very destructive path."
"You like straight talk? I'll give you some. Chris Christie is a high-living rich guy who does whatever even richer guys tell him to do. And if you vote for him tomorrow, you will strengthen the national profile of a persuasive liar who promises his corporate backers to take this country down a very destructive path."
Government Investment Hits Lowest Level Since World War II
Government Investment Hits Lowest Level Since World War II: Investment in long-term priorities like infrastructure, research, and education has fallen thanks to austerity.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Hottest September On Record, Fastest Pacific Warming In 10,000 Years, Warmest Arctic In 120,000 Years
Hottest September On Record, Fastest Pacific Warming In 10,000 Years, Warmest Arctic In 120,000 Years: New data and analysis makes clear that greenhouse gases keep warming the planet to unprecedented levels with unprecedented speed. It is time we stopped.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Rise Again: The Creation of the Modern Nullification Movement
Rise Again: The Creation of the Modern Nullification Movement
"But third, and this is the most dangerous for the future of Constitutional government in the United Staes, Ted Cruz and the “Tea Party” GOP minority in the House of Representatives have created something very important: the modern version of what is called “Nullification.” In this he has already been successful. The original version of Nullification was an attempt by the Slave Power to protect its interests even though they represented a minority of the then popular vote in the United States. The present one is an attempt by representatives of a wing of the Corporate Power to protect its interests, even though they too represent a minority of the popular vote in the United States."
"But third, and this is the most dangerous for the future of Constitutional government in the United Staes, Ted Cruz and the “Tea Party” GOP minority in the House of Representatives have created something very important: the modern version of what is called “Nullification.” In this he has already been successful. The original version of Nullification was an attempt by the Slave Power to protect its interests even though they represented a minority of the then popular vote in the United States. The present one is an attempt by representatives of a wing of the Corporate Power to protect its interests, even though they too represent a minority of the popular vote in the United States."
GOP Lawmaker Speaking to Tennessee Neo-Confederate Secessionist Group This Weekend
GOP Lawmaker Speaking to Tennessee Neo-Confederate Secessionist Group This Weekend
"As The Tennessean reported on Thursday, the Southern National Congress' website announced that both state Rep. Judd Matheny (R) and state Sen. Frank Niceley (R) would be attending a weekend session to discuss legislation supporting the idea that the Southern states could again secede and form their own government."
"As The Tennessean reported on Thursday, the Southern National Congress' website announced that both state Rep. Judd Matheny (R) and state Sen. Frank Niceley (R) would be attending a weekend session to discuss legislation supporting the idea that the Southern states could again secede and form their own government."
New Executive Order Will Help Communities Prepare for Extreme Weather | Alternet
New Executive Order Will Help Communities Prepare for Extreme Weather | Alternet
"The order will encourage local planners to take the future effects of climate change into account when spending federal money to build infrastructure."
"The order will encourage local planners to take the future effects of climate change into account when spending federal money to build infrastructure."
5 Ways Fox News Is Ripping Off the Over 60 Set | Alternet
5 Ways Fox News Is Ripping Off the Over 60 Set | Alternet
"Many Fox ads are aimed at older people. Several of the companies have been accused of crimes, including misleading and deceptive advertising, by city and state prosecutors."
"Many Fox ads are aimed at older people. Several of the companies have been accused of crimes, including misleading and deceptive advertising, by city and state prosecutors."
Tea Partiers Gang Up In Colorado To Capture Local School Boards
Tea Partiers Gang Up In Colorado To Capture Local School Boards
"What Gessler and his moneybags pals are doing in Douglas County isn't all that different from what Republicans do in general. They move in gangs, they capture big bucks to buy the office and then pay off their sugar daddies with quid pro quo activities like suppressing the vote, weakening campaign finance laws, and busting unions.
"What Gessler and his moneybags pals are doing in Douglas County isn't all that different from what Republicans do in general. They move in gangs, they capture big bucks to buy the office and then pay off their sugar daddies with quid pro quo activities like suppressing the vote, weakening campaign finance laws, and busting unions.
Is it any wonder the parents in Douglas County are aggravated? What happened to caring about the children, after all?"
How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker | The Nation
How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker | The Nation
"Since Republicans gained full control of eleven state legislatures in the 2010 midterm elections, states have passed a series of bills modeled on legislation written by the American Legislative Exchange Council and promoted by employers’ groups like the Chamber of Commerce and the National Restaurant Association."
"Since Republicans gained full control of eleven state legislatures in the 2010 midterm elections, states have passed a series of bills modeled on legislation written by the American Legislative Exchange Council and promoted by employers’ groups like the Chamber of Commerce and the National Restaurant Association."
The Stunning Collapse Of Infrastructure Spending In One Chart
The Stunning Collapse Of Infrastructure Spending In One Chart:
"Infrastructure spending levels are tied fairly directly to economic performance. Continued underfunding in this arena over the coming years will cost businesses a trillion dollars in lost sales and cost the economy 3.5 million jobs. Infrastructure spending enjoys overwhelming support from voters."
"Infrastructure spending levels are tied fairly directly to economic performance. Continued underfunding in this arena over the coming years will cost businesses a trillion dollars in lost sales and cost the economy 3.5 million jobs. Infrastructure spending enjoys overwhelming support from voters."
REPORT: Shooting At Los Angeles Airport
REPORT: Shooting At Los Angeles Airport: Gunfire reported at Terminal 3 of LAX.
U.S. Malaria Cases Spike To A 40-Year High
U.S. Malaria Cases Spike To A 40-Year High: The Centers for Disease Control are telling Americans to take precautions when traveling to countries that have high rates of malaria.
McDonald's Scam on America | Alternet
McDonald's Scam on America | Alternet
"We're subsidizing the wages and benefits of employees of highly profitable fast food chains. It costs the American taxpayer nearly $7 billion per year."
"We're subsidizing the wages and benefits of employees of highly profitable fast food chains. It costs the American taxpayer nearly $7 billion per year."
How To Close A City’s Gender Wage Gap In Five Easy Steps
How To Close A City’s Gender Wage Gap In Five Easy Steps: Boston wants to be the first city to close its gender wage gap. Here are some ways to get there.
The Fight to Take Public Assets Back from Private Control May Be Winning in California | Alternet
The Fight to Take Public Assets Back from Private Control May Be Winning in California | Alternet
"No state has seen more "reverse" privatizations of water resources than California."
"No state has seen more "reverse" privatizations of water resources than California."
Fewer than 1/4th of Republicans Support Electing More Women to Congress | Alternet
Fewer than 1/4th of Republicans Support Electing More Women to Congress | Alternet
"New poll reveals staggering partisan gender divide on women in politics."
"New poll reveals staggering partisan gender divide on women in politics."
A Promised Fight as Texas Tramples Rights of Women | Common Dreams
A Promised Fight as Texas Tramples Rights of Women | Common Dreams
"Striking a blow to the rights and wellbeing of women across Texas, a federal appeals court has ruled to reinstate a restrictive anti-choice law that will shutter at least one-third of all abortion providers across the state."
"Striking a blow to the rights and wellbeing of women across Texas, a federal appeals court has ruled to reinstate a restrictive anti-choice law that will shutter at least one-third of all abortion providers across the state."
WATCH: Ted Cruz's Dad Calls US a "Christian Nation," Says Obama Should Go "Back to Kenya"
www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/10/ted-cruz-rafael-father-video-christian-tea-party
"A sermon Rafael Cruz delivered in August 2012 at an Irving, Texas, mega-church has also come under scrutiny. At that event, he asserted that Christian true believers are "anointed" by God to "take dominion" of the world in "every area: society, education, government, and economics." He was preaching a particular form of evangelical Christianity known as Dominionism (a.k.a. Christian Reconstructionism) that holds that these "anointed" Christians are destined to take over the government and create in practice, if not in official terms, a theocracy."
"A sermon Rafael Cruz delivered in August 2012 at an Irving, Texas, mega-church has also come under scrutiny. At that event, he asserted that Christian true believers are "anointed" by God to "take dominion" of the world in "every area: society, education, government, and economics." He was preaching a particular form of evangelical Christianity known as Dominionism (a.k.a. Christian Reconstructionism) that holds that these "anointed" Christians are destined to take over the government and create in practice, if not in official terms, a theocracy."
House Republicans announce how many days they'll work next year (hint: not very many)
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/31/1252118/-House-Republicans-announce-how-many-days-they-ll-work-next-year-hint-not-very-many
"House Majority Leader Eric Cantor just announced that House Republicans plan to work a grand total of 113 days next year"
"House Majority Leader Eric Cantor just announced that House Republicans plan to work a grand total of 113 days next year"
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