Thursday, July 24, 2014
Clueless Rich Kids on the Rise: How Millennial Aristocrats Will Destroy Our Future
www.alternet.org/clueless-rich-kids-rise-how-millennial-aristocrats-will-destroy-our-future
"Today's wealthy are far more likely to have inherited their fortunes. Here's why that's going to doom our politics."
"Today's wealthy are far more likely to have inherited their fortunes. Here's why that's going to doom our politics."
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
California Voters Afforded Opportunity This November to Weigh-In on 'Corporate Personhood'
California Voters Afforded Opportunity This November to Weigh-In on 'Corporate Personhood'
"The measure not only calls upon Congress to "propose an amendment...to the United States Constitution" to overturn the infamous Citizens United decision and its progeny, but "to make clear that the rights protected by the United States Constitution are the rights of natural persons only"."
"The measure not only calls upon Congress to "propose an amendment...to the United States Constitution" to overturn the infamous Citizens United decision and its progeny, but "to make clear that the rights protected by the United States Constitution are the rights of natural persons only"."
Pennsylvania Fracking Regulators 'Woefully' Unprepared, Says State Audit
Pennsylvania Fracking Regulators 'Woefully' Unprepared, Says State Audit
"Placing the health and wellbeing of Pennsylvania residents at great risk, the state’s environmental regulatory body is "woefully" unprepared to monitor and regulate the shale oil and gas drilling boom, charged a report released by the state’s Inspector General on Tuesday."
"Placing the health and wellbeing of Pennsylvania residents at great risk, the state’s environmental regulatory body is "woefully" unprepared to monitor and regulate the shale oil and gas drilling boom, charged a report released by the state’s Inspector General on Tuesday."
CDC Head: Age of Antibiotic Resistance Is Nigh
CDC Head: Age of Antibiotic Resistance Is Nigh
"The growing threat of antibiotic resistance requires imminent action, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Tuesday."
"The growing threat of antibiotic resistance requires imminent action, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Tuesday."
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Legalized Bribery Has Allowed Sheldon Adelson to Buy and Sell Politicians
Legalized Bribery Has Allowed Sheldon Adelson to Buy and Sell Politicians
"Shelley Adelson dumping $100 million into our democracy and Wall Street executives having a change of heart and trying to buy up seats in the Senate are just two examples of the rampant bribery that's taken over American politics, which is considered both immoral and illegal in virtually every other developed country in the world."
"Shelley Adelson dumping $100 million into our democracy and Wall Street executives having a change of heart and trying to buy up seats in the Senate are just two examples of the rampant bribery that's taken over American politics, which is considered both immoral and illegal in virtually every other developed country in the world."
Backed by Big Telecom, GOP Takes Aim at Net Neutrality and Community Broadband
Backed by Big Telecom, GOP Takes Aim at Net Neutrality and Community Broadband
"Why are members of Congress trying to derail popular efforts at the FCC to establish meaningful net neutrality rules? The answer is easy: just follow the money."
"Why are members of Congress trying to derail popular efforts at the FCC to establish meaningful net neutrality rules? The answer is easy: just follow the money."
PERRspectives: The Pro-Tax Evasion, Pro-Deficits GOP Strikes Again
PERRspectives: The Pro-Tax Evasion, Pro-Deficits GOP Strikes Again
"By severely limiting the ability of the IRS to audit, identify and prosecute tax cheats, Republicans will once again cost the United States Treasury billions more in lost revenue. And if you feel like you've seen this movie before, that's because you have."
"By severely limiting the ability of the IRS to audit, identify and prosecute tax cheats, Republicans will once again cost the United States Treasury billions more in lost revenue. And if you feel like you've seen this movie before, that's because you have."
Fox News Chief Political Correspondent Fundraising For A GOP And Koch-Linked Group
www.mediamatters.org/blog/2014/07/22/fox-news-chief-political-correspondent-fundrais/200162
"Fox News chief political correspondent Carl Cameron will speak at a fundraiser benefiting a group run by former Republican Party officials and linked to controversial industrialists Charles and David Koch."
"Fox News chief political correspondent Carl Cameron will speak at a fundraiser benefiting a group run by former Republican Party officials and linked to controversial industrialists Charles and David Koch."
Nurse Sues For Religious Discrimination After Telling Interviewer She Won't Do Part Of Her Job
Nurse Sues For Religious Discrimination After Telling Interviewer She Won't Do Part Of Her Job
"A nurse in Florida does not want to prescribe people birth control, but wanted to work at a family health center where prescribing people birth control is a job requirement. After not getting the job on the grounds of refusing to do the job, the woman is now suing for alleged discrimination."
"A nurse in Florida does not want to prescribe people birth control, but wanted to work at a family health center where prescribing people birth control is a job requirement. After not getting the job on the grounds of refusing to do the job, the woman is now suing for alleged discrimination."
The Gathering: The Religious Right’s Cash Cow
www.twocare.org/the-gathering-the-religious-rights-cash-cow/
"a disturbing portion finances infrastructure of the dominionist evangelical right, which seeks control of all major societal institutions, and goes to spread The Gathering’s politicized, bigoted version of Christianity to the ends of the Earth."
"a disturbing portion finances infrastructure of the dominionist evangelical right, which seeks control of all major societal institutions, and goes to spread The Gathering’s politicized, bigoted version of Christianity to the ends of the Earth."
Secretive National Prayer Breakfast Group, "The Family" Linked to Hobby Lobby Case
www.alternet.org/tea-party-and-right/secretive-national-prayer-breakfast-group-family-linked-hobby-lobby-case
"Last year, from September 12-15, 2013 at the plush Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale - a Versailles of the desert which bills itself as "Arizona's premier luxury resort destination", leading American evangelicals on the hard religious and political right, members of multimillionaire and billionaire clans - including owners of the Hobby Lobby chain - who represent some of the world's biggest fortunes gathered, socialized, dined and, as they do every year at The Gathering, laid plans for the slow motion religious, cultural, legal, and governmental re-engineering of, and Christian supremacist hegemony over, America and the world."
"Last year, from September 12-15, 2013 at the plush Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale - a Versailles of the desert which bills itself as "Arizona's premier luxury resort destination", leading American evangelicals on the hard religious and political right, members of multimillionaire and billionaire clans - including owners of the Hobby Lobby chain - who represent some of the world's biggest fortunes gathered, socialized, dined and, as they do every year at The Gathering, laid plans for the slow motion religious, cultural, legal, and governmental re-engineering of, and Christian supremacist hegemony over, America and the world."
Rick Perry's Defense Attorney Once Tried To Turn Him In To The FBI
Rick Perry's Defense Attorney Once Tried To Turn Him In To The FBI
"The lawyer now entrusted with preventing a grand jury from bringing criminal charges against Gov. Rick Perry once tried to put Perry in jail."
"The lawyer now entrusted with preventing a grand jury from bringing criminal charges against Gov. Rick Perry once tried to put Perry in jail."
Rubio’s desperate immigration lie: Rewriting his own record to appease the Tea Party
Rubio’s desperate immigration lie: Rewriting his own record to appease the Tea Party
"Rubio says he warned the immigration bill wasn't tough enough, but that's not what he argued when he voted for it"
"Rubio says he warned the immigration bill wasn't tough enough, but that's not what he argued when he voted for it"
Fox's Starnes Attacks Michelle Obama Over Bogus Chick Fil-A 'Ban'
Fox's Starnes Attacks Michelle Obama Over Bogus Chick Fil-A 'Ban'
"Any attempt to interfere with that freedom is downright treason to Starnes, such as the recent removal of Chick Fil-A sandwiches from the vending machines of a South Carolina high school. For Starnes, this is an egregious offense linked directly to the evil machinations of our First Lady who has "declared war" on America's (and Jesus') favorite chicken! Starnes allegation is, as usual, just another southern fried lie and baseless personal attack. But he loves Jesus (and Chick fil-A) and Jesus loves fat kids, so it's all good..."
"Any attempt to interfere with that freedom is downright treason to Starnes, such as the recent removal of Chick Fil-A sandwiches from the vending machines of a South Carolina high school. For Starnes, this is an egregious offense linked directly to the evil machinations of our First Lady who has "declared war" on America's (and Jesus') favorite chicken! Starnes allegation is, as usual, just another southern fried lie and baseless personal attack. But he loves Jesus (and Chick fil-A) and Jesus loves fat kids, so it's all good..."
Fox News Correspondent Has A Meltdown Over Obama's LGBT Non-Discrimination Order
www.mediamatters.org/blog/2014/07/21/fox-news-correspondent-has-a-meltdown-over-obam/200157
"Starnes' commentary is typical of the Fox News personality, who's made a career acting as the network's mouthpiece for some of the country's most extreme anti-LGBT hate groups."
"Starnes' commentary is typical of the Fox News personality, who's made a career acting as the network's mouthpiece for some of the country's most extreme anti-LGBT hate groups."
Monday, July 21, 2014
Conservative ‘Christian’ Says President Obama’s Execution Should Be Worse Than Being Drawn And Quartered (VIDEO)
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/07/21/conservative-christian-says-president-obamas-execution-should-be-worse-than-being-drawn-and-quartered-video/
"It’s especially disturbing since these people have the gall to say these things and call themselves “Christians” at the same time. This madness will not end unless authorities or voters start taking this kind of talk more seriously. Everytime a conservative talks about killing the president, it’s a threat to national security and the political discourse. It’s the way conservatives stoke rage in the hope that one of their own will actually follow through and carry out the crime. It’s their way of trying to provoke fellow conservatives into overthrowing the government with a bloody coup just because they want their own way. It’s dangerous and shouldn’t be tolerated in a civilized society by anyone. Law enforcement authorities shouldn’t tolerate it and voters shouldn’t tolerate it either. Forget impeachment. THIS is what should really inspire Democrats to vote in 2014."
"It’s especially disturbing since these people have the gall to say these things and call themselves “Christians” at the same time. This madness will not end unless authorities or voters start taking this kind of talk more seriously. Everytime a conservative talks about killing the president, it’s a threat to national security and the political discourse. It’s the way conservatives stoke rage in the hope that one of their own will actually follow through and carry out the crime. It’s their way of trying to provoke fellow conservatives into overthrowing the government with a bloody coup just because they want their own way. It’s dangerous and shouldn’t be tolerated in a civilized society by anyone. Law enforcement authorities shouldn’t tolerate it and voters shouldn’t tolerate it either. Forget impeachment. THIS is what should really inspire Democrats to vote in 2014."
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
Iowa Goes Bananas for GMOs | Common Dreams
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
"Despite what Iowa State University and the Iowa Farm Bureau might think about the need for GMO labels, one thing is for sure: consumers want the right to know what’s in their food and will continue to fight for mandatory GMO labeling."
The Brink of Mass Extinction
The Brink of Mass Extinction
"In the last decade alone, record high temperatures across the United States have outnumbered record low temperatures two to one, and the trend is both continuing and escalating."
"In the last decade alone, record high temperatures across the United States have outnumbered record low temperatures two to one, and the trend is both continuing and escalating."
Journalistic Malpractice: The Media Enables the Right-Wing Politicization of Science
www.alternet.org/environment/journalistic-malpractice-media-enables-right-wing-politicization-science
"Let’s be totally clear—the idea that IUDs and morning-after pills are abortifacients is clearly rejected by medical science. And no less than the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute of Health, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, and the Mayo Clinic agree."
"Let’s be totally clear—the idea that IUDs and morning-after pills are abortifacients is clearly rejected by medical science. And no less than the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute of Health, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, and the Mayo Clinic agree."
Renewables Account for More Than Half of 2014's New US Energy Capacity
Renewables Account for More Than Half of 2014's New US Energy Capacity
"According to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, solar and wind energy constituted more than half of the new generating capacity in the country for the first half of 2014."
"According to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, solar and wind energy constituted more than half of the new generating capacity in the country for the first half of 2014."
Hospitals In Medicaid Opt-Out States Are Beginning To Face Money Problems
Hospitals In Medicaid Opt-Out States Are Beginning To Face Money Problems
"The contrast between Democratic and Republican states on health care continues to grow, according to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the 26 states and the District of Columbia joining the federal expansion of Medicaid, enrollment in the health plan for the poor rose 27 percent. By contrast, Medicaid enrollment rose just three percent in the two dozen states opting-out of the expansion, according to Forbes."
"The contrast between Democratic and Republican states on health care continues to grow, according to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the 26 states and the District of Columbia joining the federal expansion of Medicaid, enrollment in the health plan for the poor rose 27 percent. By contrast, Medicaid enrollment rose just three percent in the two dozen states opting-out of the expansion, according to Forbes."
Rand Paul mocks Obamas for wanting daughters to empathize with minimum-wage workers
Rand Paul mocks Obamas for wanting daughters to empathize with minimum-wage workers
"The first lady's desire to have her daughters understand the life of a low-wage worker is bad, apparently"
"The first lady's desire to have her daughters understand the life of a low-wage worker is bad, apparently"
GOP’s highway robbery: How self-styled patriots choke future growth, ensure American decline
GOP’s highway robbery: How self-styled patriots choke future growth, ensure American decline
"by turning their backs on infrastructure spending, today’s GOP is turning its back on a key aspect of its own identity "
"by turning their backs on infrastructure spending, today’s GOP is turning its back on a key aspect of its own identity "
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Tells Netroots: 'Push Back And Fight Hard'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Tells Netroots: 'Push Back And Fight Hard'
"Fighting back against a rigged system was the theme of Elizabeth Warren's rousing speech to Netroots Nation."
"Fighting back against a rigged system was the theme of Elizabeth Warren's rousing speech to Netroots Nation."
Koch Political Universe Vaster than Previously Known
Koch Political Universe Vaster than Previously Known
"In January, the Washington Post and Center for Responsive Politics followed the $400 million money trail flowing from two Koch-connected funding vehicles, the 501(c)(6) Freedom Partners and 501(c)(4) Center to Protect Patient Rights (now called "American Encore"), to other politically active nonprofits, like David Koch's Americans for Prosperity and the American Future Fund. Many of the recipients of that funding spent money influencing elections, only a fraction of which was reported to the Federal Elections Commission."
"In January, the Washington Post and Center for Responsive Politics followed the $400 million money trail flowing from two Koch-connected funding vehicles, the 501(c)(6) Freedom Partners and 501(c)(4) Center to Protect Patient Rights (now called "American Encore"), to other politically active nonprofits, like David Koch's Americans for Prosperity and the American Future Fund. Many of the recipients of that funding spent money influencing elections, only a fraction of which was reported to the Federal Elections Commission."
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Watch: Elizabeth Warren Slams Republicans on Birth Control, Supreme Court On Corporate Favortism
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/07/18/watch-elizabeth-warren-slams-republicans-on-birth-control-supreme-court-on-corporate-favortism/
"Then, after blasting the GOP and their conservative cronies in the Supreme Court for their disastrous support for Hobby Lobby instead of the women of America, Warren decided to give SCOTUS a taste of her wrath by calling them out on their repeated attacks against the working class and over their obsessive attachment to “too big to fail"."
"Then, after blasting the GOP and their conservative cronies in the Supreme Court for their disastrous support for Hobby Lobby instead of the women of America, Warren decided to give SCOTUS a taste of her wrath by calling them out on their repeated attacks against the working class and over their obsessive attachment to “too big to fail"."
Friday, July 18, 2014
Progressive Values Are America's Values, Sen. Elizabeth Warren Tells Netroots Nation In Keynote Speech
www.alternet.org/activism/progressive-values-are-americas-values-sen-elizabeth-warren-tells-netroots-nation-keynote
"We believe that Wall Street needs stronger rules and tougher enforcement and we are willing to fight for it. We are willing to fight for it. We believe in science… and we are willing to fight for it. We believe that the Internet shouldn’t be rigged to benefit big corporations… and we will fight for it. We believe that no one should work fulltime and still live in poverty… and we are willing to fight for it. We will fight for it. Let me add to that we believe that fast food workers deserve a livable wage and when they take to picket lines we are proud to fight along side of them."
"We believe that Wall Street needs stronger rules and tougher enforcement and we are willing to fight for it. We are willing to fight for it. We believe in science… and we are willing to fight for it. We believe that the Internet shouldn’t be rigged to benefit big corporations… and we will fight for it. We believe that no one should work fulltime and still live in poverty… and we are willing to fight for it. We will fight for it. Let me add to that we believe that fast food workers deserve a livable wage and when they take to picket lines we are proud to fight along side of them."
GOP rebrand fatigue syndrome: Stop it with pointless strategy sessions!
GOP rebrand fatigue syndrome: Stop it with pointless strategy sessions!
"The GOP's political misogyny is dangerous. But the party's cynical efforts to "change" are just tiresome"
"The GOP's political misogyny is dangerous. But the party's cynical efforts to "change" are just tiresome"
Illinois Becomes The First State To Sue Over Student Loan Scams
www.thinkprogress.org/education/2014/07/15/3460160/illinois-student-loan-scams/
"Illinois is suing a pair of companies that promised to rescue struggling student loan borrowers in exchange for a few hundred dollars in up-front charges. The lawsuits charge these companies were running a scam that targeted indebted students and failed to deliver the promised assistance while further damaging borrowers’ financial outlook."
"Illinois is suing a pair of companies that promised to rescue struggling student loan borrowers in exchange for a few hundred dollars in up-front charges. The lawsuits charge these companies were running a scam that targeted indebted students and failed to deliver the promised assistance while further damaging borrowers’ financial outlook."
NOAA State Of The Climate In 2013: ‘Our Planet Is Becoming A Warmer Place’
www.thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/07/18/3461677/noaa-state-of-the-climate-warmer/
"The planet kept warming at an unhealthy pace last year, according to a report by hundreds of the world’s top scientists led by researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)."
"The planet kept warming at an unhealthy pace last year, according to a report by hundreds of the world’s top scientists led by researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)."
US Lags Behind on Energy Efficiency, Study Shows | Common Dreams
US Lags Behind on Energy Efficiency, Study Shows | Common Dreams
"The U.S. ranks near the bottom of the second annual International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released Thursday by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy."
"The U.S. ranks near the bottom of the second annual International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released Thursday by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy."
Thank To Uncle Rupey, Now Two Continents Are Denying Climate Change
Thank To Uncle Rupey, Now Two Continents Are Denying Climate Change
"Australia and the US have a common enemy."
"Australia and the US have a common enemy."
America's Dumbest Congressman: 'Our continued existence is at risk' from refugee children
www.dailykos.com/story/2014/07/16/1314402/-America-s-Dumbest-Congressman-Our-continued-existence-is-at-risk-from-refugee-children
"Are these people ... stupid? Well, I know Louie Gohmert is, because he isn't America's Dumbest Congressman just for show."
"Are these people ... stupid? Well, I know Louie Gohmert is, because he isn't America's Dumbest Congressman just for show."
Top 10 Most Horrible Right Wing Reactions To The Border Crisis
www.addictinginfo.org/2014/07/18/border-crisis-right-wing-reactions/
"Angry white bigots drove away the black vote from the GOP for over half a century and they’ve learned absolutely nothing since then."
"Angry white bigots drove away the black vote from the GOP for over half a century and they’ve learned absolutely nothing since then."
Tony Perkins Fears Obama Will Start Putting Christians In Jail Any Day Now | Right Wing Watch
Tony Perkins Fears Obama Will Start Putting Christians In Jail Any Day Now | Right Wing Watch
"Tony Perkins invited Fox News’ go-to-Christian-persecution-commentator Todd Starnes to join him on the weekend edition of “Washington Watch,” where Starnes pointed to recent remarks by Rick Warren and Russell Moore warning of the imminent imprisonment of Christians in America as proof that Christians will indeed soon face jail sentences.
Perkins, who recently warned that gay rights advocates are about to launch an anti-Christian Holocaust, naturally agreed that such arrests are going to “play out very quickly in our day"."
"Tony Perkins invited Fox News’ go-to-Christian-persecution-commentator Todd Starnes to join him on the weekend edition of “Washington Watch,” where Starnes pointed to recent remarks by Rick Warren and Russell Moore warning of the imminent imprisonment of Christians in America as proof that Christians will indeed soon face jail sentences.
Perkins, who recently warned that gay rights advocates are about to launch an anti-Christian Holocaust, naturally agreed that such arrests are going to “play out very quickly in our day"."
Five States Gunning to Make Their Kids as Scientifically Illiterate as Possible by Teaching Creationism
Five States Gunning to Make Their Kids as Scientifically Illiterate as Possible by Teaching Creationism
"The states fighting to pass these laws are predictable if you pay attention to any national politics, the more red a state votes, the more it fights to remove science education from its schools or at the very least, replace science classes with a form of Bible study."
"The states fighting to pass these laws are predictable if you pay attention to any national politics, the more red a state votes, the more it fights to remove science education from its schools or at the very least, replace science classes with a form of Bible study."
9 sinister things the Christian right does in the name of God
9 sinister things the Christian right does in the name of God
"The Christian persecution complex is absurd. Modern American Christians are not persecuted or under attack. But for Christians who are truly concerned about hostility toward their faith, I have a bit of advice: Don’t be evil. And don’t let your co-religionists get away with being evil either.
No, really."
"The Christian persecution complex is absurd. Modern American Christians are not persecuted or under attack. But for Christians who are truly concerned about hostility toward their faith, I have a bit of advice: Don’t be evil. And don’t let your co-religionists get away with being evil either.
No, really."
Jon Stewart rips into GOP’s impeachment fervor: “All this talk of tyranny is bullsh*t”
Jon Stewart rips into GOP’s impeachment fervor: “All this talk of tyranny is bullsh*t”
"Jon Stewart Thursday night ripped into Republican lawmakers’ disingenuous calls to impeach President Obama, or, as they like to call him, "King Obama"."
"Jon Stewart Thursday night ripped into Republican lawmakers’ disingenuous calls to impeach President Obama, or, as they like to call him, "King Obama"."
Koch Brothers Pay Greg Abbott to Play Chemical Russian Roulette With Texas Residents
www.politicususa.com/2014/07/17/koch-brothers-pay-greg-abbott-play-chemical-russian-roulette-texas-residents.html
"The bottom line is Greg Abbott doesn’t want Texans to know if there are hazardous substances in their neighborhoods because his donors paid him off to keep that information secret."
"The bottom line is Greg Abbott doesn’t want Texans to know if there are hazardous substances in their neighborhoods because his donors paid him off to keep that information secret."
Americans Are Leaving Religion Behind and It Scares the Hell Out of the Christian Right
www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/americans-are-leaving-religion-behind-and-it-scares-hell-out-christian-right
"That’s the idea that’s animating the Christian right: They really do believe that everyone else owes them, that we are obligated to tithe to their churches and pray to their God and if we don’t want to do that, we should somehow be treated as less than fully American. You may think you’re just exercising personal choice when you get married in a park or choose not to hang Christmas decorations, but as Carlson’s interview demonstrates, conservative Christians see this as an attack on their “right” to live in a society that flatters their beliefs everywhere they go."
"That’s the idea that’s animating the Christian right: They really do believe that everyone else owes them, that we are obligated to tithe to their churches and pray to their God and if we don’t want to do that, we should somehow be treated as less than fully American. You may think you’re just exercising personal choice when you get married in a park or choose not to hang Christmas decorations, but as Carlson’s interview demonstrates, conservative Christians see this as an attack on their “right” to live in a society that flatters their beliefs everywhere they go."
Conservative media hysteria explodes: Muslims! Ebola! A xenophobic fiasco
Conservative media hysteria explodes: Muslims! Ebola! A xenophobic fiasco
"The conservative media are getting in on the act as well. The buzzing, angry, pulsating hub of anti-immigrant sentiment in the conservative media is Fox Nation."
"The conservative media are getting in on the act as well. The buzzing, angry, pulsating hub of anti-immigrant sentiment in the conservative media is Fox Nation."
The truth about Rupert Murdoch’s new plot for world domination
The truth about Rupert Murdoch’s new plot for world domination
"The ongoing consolidation of media content and distribution markets in the U.S. is nothing short of astonishing, as described by Crawford. In 1983, 50 companies ran 90 percent of American media; today, just five mega-entities control 90 percent of what we read, watch and listen to,” she writes."
"The ongoing consolidation of media content and distribution markets in the U.S. is nothing short of astonishing, as described by Crawford. In 1983, 50 companies ran 90 percent of American media; today, just five mega-entities control 90 percent of what we read, watch and listen to,” she writes."
Thursday, July 17, 2014
What Do the Recent Supreme Court Decisions Mean for Women’s Economic Security? | The Nation
What Do the Recent Supreme Court Decisions Mean for Women’s Economic Security? | The Nation
"In the final days of its 2013–14 term, the Supreme Court handed down three rulings of major consequence for women."
"In the final days of its 2013–14 term, the Supreme Court handed down three rulings of major consequence for women."
Disabled Americans: Pawns in a Larger Social Security Game? | Common Dreams
Disabled Americans: Pawns in a Larger Social Security Game? | Common Dreams
"In other words, Hatch wants to prevent a temporary reallocation of funds from other programs – which Democratic and Republican Congresses alike have done in the past – in order to force a “broader discussion” of across-the-board cut in benefits for Social Security, and perhaps privatization as well."
"In other words, Hatch wants to prevent a temporary reallocation of funds from other programs – which Democratic and Republican Congresses alike have done in the past – in order to force a “broader discussion” of across-the-board cut in benefits for Social Security, and perhaps privatization as well."
Corporate Greed Exacerbates Drought: Nestle Believes Water Is Not a Basic Human Right
www.politicususa.com/2014/07/16/corporate-greed-exacerbates-drought-nestle-believes-water-basic-human.html
"Although the extreme California drought is just one reason to take action against Nestle, the point is the giant corporation is pillaging a basic necessity for human life all over the world with little opposition and relative impunity. The company touts job creation as validation for draining the water supply dry and selling it back to thirsty Americans, but when they have exhausted the water supply, no amount of jobs or money will sustain life devoid of water."
"Although the extreme California drought is just one reason to take action against Nestle, the point is the giant corporation is pillaging a basic necessity for human life all over the world with little opposition and relative impunity. The company touts job creation as validation for draining the water supply dry and selling it back to thirsty Americans, but when they have exhausted the water supply, no amount of jobs or money will sustain life devoid of water."
Water Wars and Creeping Privatization
Water Wars and Creeping Privatization
"The newly enacted Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act holds promise for life in a world shaped by climate change. However, privatization proponents are working hard to privatize ownership and control our water infrastructure."
"The newly enacted Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act holds promise for life in a world shaped by climate change. However, privatization proponents are working hard to privatize ownership and control our water infrastructure."
Danger Zone: Major Nuclear Waste Dump Continues to Emit Dangerous Levels of Radiation
www.alternet.org/environment/danger-zone-major-nuclear-waste-dump-continues-emit-dangerous-levels-radiation
"Environmental radiation releases spiked again in mid-June around the surface site of the only U.S. underground, nuclear weapons waste storage facility near Carlsbad, New Mexico."
"Environmental radiation releases spiked again in mid-June around the surface site of the only U.S. underground, nuclear weapons waste storage facility near Carlsbad, New Mexico."
With Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change, Things Could Get Worse | Common Dreams
With Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change, Things Could Get Worse | Common Dreams
"There’s more bad news from the climate scientists. Not about global warming, where the news is never good, but about the impact nuclear weapons would have on the atmosphere, our climate, and food production if even a very small number were used in a limited, regional conflict."
"There’s more bad news from the climate scientists. Not about global warming, where the news is never good, but about the impact nuclear weapons would have on the atmosphere, our climate, and food production if even a very small number were used in a limited, regional conflict."
Why Big Business Loves Desperate Workers | Common Dreams
Why Big Business Loves Desperate Workers | Common Dreams
"This is why business and their elected allies fight efforts to expand food stamps or unemployment insurance or TANF. A desperate worker is a cheap and compliant worker."
"This is why business and their elected allies fight efforts to expand food stamps or unemployment insurance or TANF. A desperate worker is a cheap and compliant worker."
How Extreme Right-Wingers Are Using Marijuana as Trojan Horse for Their Schemes
www.alternet.org/books/how-extreme-right-wingers-are-using-marijuana-trojan-horse-their-schemes
"This concept – known as “jury nullification” – has been promoted in previous decades by far-right extremists who sought to “nullify” a variety of federal laws by encouraging jurors not to enforce them. The cases involved civil rights laws, tax statutes and criminal acts by white perpetrators aagainst black victims. It was avidly promoted in the 1990s by members of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement, particularly so-called “Freemen” in Montana who promoted the sovereign citizen ideology."
"This concept – known as “jury nullification” – has been promoted in previous decades by far-right extremists who sought to “nullify” a variety of federal laws by encouraging jurors not to enforce them. The cases involved civil rights laws, tax statutes and criminal acts by white perpetrators aagainst black victims. It was avidly promoted in the 1990s by members of the antigovernment “Patriot” movement, particularly so-called “Freemen” in Montana who promoted the sovereign citizen ideology."
The Real Reason Pot Is Still Illegal | The Nation
The Real Reason Pot Is Still Illegal | The Nation
"Opponents of marijuana-law reform insist that legalization is dangerous—but the biggest threat is to their own bottom line."
"Opponents of marijuana-law reform insist that legalization is dangerous—but the biggest threat is to their own bottom line."
Elizabeth Warren Blasts Republicans For Hobby Lobby Ruling: ‘This Is 2014, Not 1914′
Elizabeth Warren Blasts Republicans For Hobby Lobby Ruling: ‘This Is 2014, Not 1914′
"Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke out this Wednesday after Republicans filibustered a bill that would have reversed some of the damage done by the Supreme Court's ruling in the Hobby Lobby case"
"Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke out this Wednesday after Republicans filibustered a bill that would have reversed some of the damage done by the Supreme Court's ruling in the Hobby Lobby case"
Austerity Economics Is Walking US Prosperity Off a Cliff | Common Dreams
Austerity Economics Is Walking US Prosperity Off a Cliff | Common Dreams
"The 'economics of austerity'—which includes the continued Republican argument that government spending is a drain on both employment figures and economic growth and must be constantly curtailed—is killing the prospect of improved U.S. prosperity."
"The 'economics of austerity'—which includes the continued Republican argument that government spending is a drain on both employment figures and economic growth and must be constantly curtailed—is killing the prospect of improved U.S. prosperity."
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