Even Right-Wingers Become Liberals When They Turn Off Fox News | Alternet
"America's center is to the left, and even Tea Partyers are liberals when they turn off Rush and learn real facts."
News And Opinion About The Republican War On Women And Issues Important To Women
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Fukushima: In-depth look at potential fallout
www.abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/world_news&id=9317789
"Nuclear Engineer Dr. Arjun Makhijani, president of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, confirmed that ocean currents are carrying the radioactive water to the West Coast."
"Nuclear Engineer Dr. Arjun Makhijani, president of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, confirmed that ocean currents are carrying the radioactive water to the West Coast."
Forgotten in the Fallout: Women and Fukushima
www.msmagazine.com/blog/2013/11/05/forgotten-in-the-fallout-women-and-fukushima/
"Somewhere beneath the shoreline, lethal radioactive water was gushing outward, with consequences for us all, particularly women."
"Somewhere beneath the shoreline, lethal radioactive water was gushing outward, with consequences for us all, particularly women."
Thursday, November 7, 2013
One by One, States Are Pushing Bans on Sick Leave Legislation | Economic Policy Institute
One by One, States Are Pushing Bans on Sick Leave Legislation | Economic Policy Institute
"Nearly 40 million Americans—almost 40 percent of the private-sector workforce—lack the right to even a single day of paid sick leave. These employees commonly go to work sick, or leave sick children home alone, out of fear of dismissal."
"Nearly 40 million Americans—almost 40 percent of the private-sector workforce—lack the right to even a single day of paid sick leave. These employees commonly go to work sick, or leave sick children home alone, out of fear of dismissal."
From Kentucky, a reminder of the bigger health insurance picture
www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/05/1253247/-From-Kentucky-a-reminder-of-the-bigger-health-insurance-nbsp-picture
"Kentucky has become an early success story in the roll-out of Obamacare, with a Democratic governor, Steve Beshear, whose administration has tackled getting their program—Kynect—up and running efficiently. Just as important, Kentucky has committed to an extensive outreach program to get people educated, informed and signed up."
"Kentucky has become an early success story in the roll-out of Obamacare, with a Democratic governor, Steve Beshear, whose administration has tackled getting their program—Kynect—up and running efficiently. Just as important, Kentucky has committed to an extensive outreach program to get people educated, informed and signed up."
How The Shutdown Hurt The Country’s Businesses
How The Shutdown Hurt The Country’s Businesses:
"Standard & Poor’s estimated that the shutdown would shave percentage points off of GDP growth, costing the economy $24 billion, nearly the same as paying for a year of Head Start, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Women Infants and Children (WIC) program combined."
"Standard & Poor’s estimated that the shutdown would shave percentage points off of GDP growth, costing the economy $24 billion, nearly the same as paying for a year of Head Start, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Women Infants and Children (WIC) program combined."
Colorado State Senator Goes ‘Birther’ At Political Breakfast
Colorado State Senator Goes ‘Birther’ At Political Breakfast: The U.S. Senate hopeful told a Republican breakfast on Friday that President Obama hails from Kenya.
How Does Your State Score On Energy Efficiency?
How Does Your State Score On Energy Efficiency?: For the third year, Massachusetts has taken the crown for most energy efficient state in an annual scorecard released Wednesday.
Fox Pundits Terribly Upset That 'Comrade Bill de Blasio' Might Raise Taxes on Rich New Yorkers
Fox Pundits Terribly Upset That 'Comrade Bill de Blasio' Might Raise Taxes on Rich New Yorkers
"If anyone thought the vitriol directed towards our first black, Democratic, moderate president who has been called everything in the book from dictator, to Marxist, to Socialist, to Communist was bad, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Here's what we get to look forward to for years on end now that New York has elected an actual liberal/progressive to be their new mayor."
"If anyone thought the vitriol directed towards our first black, Democratic, moderate president who has been called everything in the book from dictator, to Marxist, to Socialist, to Communist was bad, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Here's what we get to look forward to for years on end now that New York has elected an actual liberal/progressive to be their new mayor."
Rand Paul is sinking fast — but hopes we won’t notice
Rand Paul is sinking fast — but hopes we won’t notice
"Attacked for plagiarism, he takes his column to the Breitbart fringe and pummels Chris Christie as a distraction."
"Attacked for plagiarism, he takes his column to the Breitbart fringe and pummels Chris Christie as a distraction."
The Cancer Patient From The Wall Street Journal Will Likely Save Thousands Under Obamacare
The Cancer Patient From The Wall Street Journal Will Likely Save Thousands Under Obamacare: Edie Sundby could pay less and benefit from a whole host of new consumer protections.
Appalling: 17-year-old Rape Victim Harassed and Belittled by Florida Deputy | Alternet
Appalling: 17-year-old Rape Victim Harassed and Belittled by Florida Deputy | Alternet
"Florida Deputy Paul Martin, who came under fire for his questionable handling of a sexual assault case, was officially fired early this week after it was reported that he sexually harassed and intentionally intimidated a 17-year-old rape victim while handling her case."
"Florida Deputy Paul Martin, who came under fire for his questionable handling of a sexual assault case, was officially fired early this week after it was reported that he sexually harassed and intentionally intimidated a 17-year-old rape victim while handling her case."
Pete Sessions Admits Sole Mission Is Winning Senate, Not Governing
Pete Sessions Admits Sole Mission Is Winning Senate, Not Governing
"Pete Sessions just came right out and said it: House Republicans are not in Washington, DC to govern. They're there to create messaging opportunities to gain control of the Senate."
"Pete Sessions just came right out and said it: House Republicans are not in Washington, DC to govern. They're there to create messaging opportunities to gain control of the Senate."
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Nuns Hold Anti-Pipeline Protest At The Kentucky State Capitol
Nuns Hold Anti-Pipeline Protest At The Kentucky State Capitol: “It matters how we treat the Earth, the land, the water and all inhabitants of the Earth,” one of the protesters said Tuesday.
Top Texas Republican Thinks Abortion Caused Global Warming
Top Texas Republican Thinks Abortion Caused Global Warming: David Barton: "A door has been opened and we have said, you know, we embrace a wicked policy. Okay, then I’ll take my hand of protection off your nation, and whap! Here comes storms like we’ve never seen before..."
Why It's Ludicrous—Despite What the Pundits Say—to Call Christie a Moderate | Alternet
Why It's Ludicrous—Despite What the Pundits Say—to Call Christie a Moderate | Alternet
"Listen up media: He may not be a tea partier, but Chris Christie is no centrist."
"Listen up media: He may not be a tea partier, but Chris Christie is no centrist."
Behind the Right’s Crazy Crusade to Make Women Pay More for Health Insurance | Alternet
Behind the Right’s Crazy Crusade to Make Women Pay More for Health Insurance | Alternet
"Republicans can’t win women because they’re still fighting a culture war to restore men to their “rightful” place as the head of the family and society. They’re profoundly uncomfortable with women’s autonomy – and that makes women voters increasingly uncomfortable voting Republican."
"Republicans can’t win women because they’re still fighting a culture war to restore men to their “rightful” place as the head of the family and society. They’re profoundly uncomfortable with women’s autonomy – and that makes women voters increasingly uncomfortable voting Republican."
The Tenth Amendment Is Dead As A National Political Issue
The Tenth Amendment Is Dead As A National Political Issue: Ken Cuccinelli is the original gangster of tentherism. And he just lost to a real life House of Cards character.
Top Texas Republican Slams Her Party’s Focus On Legislating Women ‘South Of The Waistline’
Top Texas Republican Slams Her Party’s Focus On Legislating Women ‘South Of The Waistline’: Texas Comptroller Susan Combs says Republican voter outreach tends to overlook that women have brains.
Minimum Wage Increases Won On Tuesday Night
Minimum Wage Increases Won On Tuesday Night: Voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly approved an increase and results look good that a town in Washington will raise its minimum wage to $15.
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.
Senator Obliterates GOP Talking Point On Obamacare’s Maternity Coverage In 30 Seconds
Senator Obliterates GOP Talking Point On Obamacare’s Maternity Coverage In 30 Seconds: "It is to our benefit, my wife and I, to support our local schools because that is our next generation, we want them well taught. Same with health care. It is a values system."
Monday, November 4, 2013
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."
The Looming Burden For Underwater Homeowners That No One Is Talking About
The Looming Burden For Underwater Homeowners That No One Is Talking About: Underwater homeowners will soon face an extra burden without action from Congress.
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."
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.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Fox News Defends GOP's Craven Cuts To Food Stamp Progam
Fox News Defends GOP's Craven Cuts To Food Stamp Progam
"No matter how callous and disreputable the GOP's acts, Fox News will always be there to back them up."
"No matter how callous and disreputable the GOP's acts, Fox News will always be there to back them up."
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."
Prison Guard Repeatedly Rapes Inmate; Warden Shrugs: 'Go on Birth Control,' Lawsuit Claims | Alternet
Prison Guard Repeatedly Rapes Inmate; Warden Shrugs: 'Go on Birth Control,' Lawsuit Claims | Alternet
"Violent attacks are met with indifference from above."
"Violent attacks are met with indifference from above."
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?"
One Simple Question That Could Change The Future Of Reproductive Health Care
One Simple Question That Could Change The Future Of Reproductive Health Care: Doctors could be doing a better job of helping women avert unintended pregnancies.
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."
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.
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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