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Eric Nelson is freelance writer, an editor at OpEdNews, and a spiritual progressive from Minnesota who has become more politically active. The reasons for this should be obvious to most; rising poverty, a broken health care system, and a growing global environmental crisis. Eric's writings are as "fair and balanced" as those of FOX news. Eric is also a web informatics expert, former intelligence analyst, and biathlon olympian.
(1 comments)Friday, October 2, 2009 Alan Grayson my New Hero; A Democrat with a Spine SHARE
Democratic representative Alan Grayson summed up the Republican health care plan succinctly in this two-minute video. Don't get sick but if you do die quickly.
(3 comments)Wednesday, November 5, 2008 I Think Al Franken Wins Minnesota SHARE
Outstanding votes in Hennepin county and St. Louis county look to be enough to put Al Franken over the top.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 Norm Coleman, 4th most corrupt Senator? SHARE
The Norm Coleman campaign has sued the Al Franken campaign over the wording of recent TV and Radio ads stating that Norm Coleman is the 4th most corrupt Senator in the U.S. Senate.
(2 comments)Saturday, October 18, 2008 Republican Michele Bachmann Starts a 21st Century Witch Hunt SHARE
Ultra-right evangelical Republican Michele Bachmann from Minnesota shows her true colors of hate and intolerance. Minnesotans express their outrage by galvanizing around her opponent.
(2 comments)Friday, October 3, 2008 Joe Biden, Darfur, the Older Voter, and Appearing Presidential SHARE
Joe Biden tackled the issue of Darfur, appeared Presidential, connected with older voters, and gave them hope that an Obama / Biden ticket would work hard to come up with fair and lasting solutions for our crises both in the economy and in providing affordable health care.
(1 comments)Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Dems Take Action on the Bailout Package Now SHARE
Democrats should demand one final condition of President Bush. To be straight and honest with the American People that this Bailout will mean that their taxes will have to go up to cover this.
(1 comments)Sunday, September 21, 2008 Bailout Expanded to Include Foreign Companies? SHARE
The Bush Administration wants more powers, no congressional oversight and wants us the American people to fund the bailout to the tune of $700 billion dollars.
Monday, September 15, 2008 Norm Coleman Voted Among the Most Corrupt in Washington SHARE
New polling data by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune suggest that the recent scandals to plague Republican Senator Norm Coleman's re-election campaign are starting to have a negative impact with voters.
Thursday, September 4, 2008 Riots Aren't Always Started by the Police SHARE
Thanks to the brave coverage of the RNC riots by on the ground reporters many questions need to be answered. But we also need to entertain the fact that riots are not always started by the police.