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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Death panels, euthanasia, abortion: health care fiction and facts SHARE
Death panels. Euthanasia. ACORN. Abortion. Immigrants. An insurance industry-backed right-wing smear campaign wants to inject these highly emotional terms into the health reform debate in order to scare people into opposing a major overhaul of the broken health insurance system.
Death panels, euthanasia, abortion: health care fiction and facts SHARE
Death panels. Euthanasia. ACORN. Abortion. Immigrants. An insurance industry-backed right-wing smear campaign wants to inject these highly emotional terms into the health reform debate in order to scare people into opposing a major overhaul of the broken health insurance system.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Protect Democracy, End the Coup in Honduras, an Interview SHARE
What really is at stake is a return to the period when there were episodic military coups in the region which brought into power military regimes which were very repressive towards workers, peasants and poor people, where they were actually murdering thousands of people.
Protect Democracy, End the Coup in Honduras, an Interview SHARE
What really is at stake is a return to the period when there were episodic military coups in the region which brought into power military regimes which were very repressive towards workers, peasants and poor people, where they were actually murdering thousands of people.
Friday, July 10, 2009
New Science Oriented Radio Show Aims at Working-class Audience SHARE
Are you a Discovery channel junky? If so, a new radio show hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will hit the spot. Tyson has teamed up with Comedy Central's Lynn Koplitz for a new science-based radio talk show called Star Talk.
New Science Oriented Radio Show Aims at Working-class Audience SHARE
Are you a Discovery channel junky? If so, a new radio show hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will hit the spot. Tyson has teamed up with Comedy Central's Lynn Koplitz for a new science-based radio talk show called Star Talk.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Super-majority Supports Obama's Health Reform Plan SHARE
Sixty-two percent of Americans support President Obama's plan for healthcare reform, according to a new ad from Americans United for Change. Recent polling on which the ad relies also shows that almost three in four believe that healthcare reform should include a choice of private and public options.
Super-majority Supports Obama's Health Reform Plan SHARE
Sixty-two percent of Americans support President Obama's plan for healthcare reform, according to a new ad from Americans United for Change. Recent polling on which the ad relies also shows that almost three in four believe that healthcare reform should include a choice of private and public options.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Obama at Buchenwald Buries Reagan Past SHARE
President Obama is back from his trip abroad. It was a remarkable tour, during which he spoke of peace, democracy and progress in Egypt, and then, in Germany, he confronted some of the greatest crimes against humanity ever perpetrated, crimes that were the direct result of fascism and war.
Obama at Buchenwald Buries Reagan Past SHARE
President Obama is back from his trip abroad. It was a remarkable tour, during which he spoke of peace, democracy and progress in Egypt, and then, in Germany, he confronted some of the greatest crimes against humanity ever perpetrated, crimes that were the direct result of fascism and war.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Can Capitalism Last?, An Interview with Daniel Rubin SHARE
I wanted to have something that would be useful in answering the question, "What is Marxism?," a book that would be useful for classes, study groups and schools, and also for those who wanted to answer that question by reading on their own, and hopefully to some extent reaching those who might just be curious about Marxism.
Can Capitalism Last?, An Interview with Daniel Rubin SHARE
I wanted to have something that would be useful in answering the question, "What is Marxism?," a book that would be useful for classes, study groups and schools, and also for those who wanted to answer that question by reading on their own, and hopefully to some extent reaching those who might just be curious about Marxism.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Light at the End of the Unemployment Line? (May 28th) SHARE
March 27th marked the 100th day since the passage of President Obama's economic recovery act. To observe the occasion, the administration released a report on the progress of the stimulus package and the economic recovery since.
Light at the End of the Unemployment Line? (May 28th) SHARE
March 27th marked the 100th day since the passage of President Obama's economic recovery act. To observe the occasion, the administration released a report on the progress of the stimulus package and the economic recovery since.
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Does Rick Perry Want to be an American? SHARE
It's unclear whether or not Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) wants to be an American.
Does Rick Perry Want to be an American? SHARE
It's unclear whether or not Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) wants to be an American.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Obama and Afghanistan: Now Is Not the Time for Silence SHARE
Over strong criticisms from many in its antiwar constituency, the Obama administration last week announced a second increase in the number of US troops in Afghanistan.
Obama and Afghanistan: Now Is Not the Time for Silence SHARE
Over strong criticisms from many in its antiwar constituency, the Obama administration last week announced a second increase in the number of US troops in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Specter Can Kiss His Job Goodbye SHARE
In what amounted to little more than a cowardly flip-flop, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter (R), yesterday (Mar. 24) announced he would side with big banks and corporations like Citigroup and Wal-Mart against working Americans.
Specter Can Kiss His Job Goodbye SHARE
In what amounted to little more than a cowardly flip-flop, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter (R), yesterday (Mar. 24) announced he would side with big banks and corporations like Citigroup and Wal-Mart against working Americans.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Employee Free Choice Act Promotes Democracy SHARE
The Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that would remove harsh barriers to joining labor unions, was introduced in Congress, Tuesday March 10th. Supporters of the bill say there are two simple but vital reasons for passing the bill into law: improve democratic rights and boost the economy.
Employee Free Choice Act Promotes Democracy SHARE
The Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that would remove harsh barriers to joining labor unions, was introduced in Congress, Tuesday March 10th. Supporters of the bill say there are two simple but vital reasons for passing the bill into law: improve democratic rights and boost the economy.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
US Economic Crisis: Fundamental Changes Needed SHARE
Employers cut 524,000 jobs in the months of December, the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed Friday, Jan. 9th. Altogether the jobless rate jumped to 7.2 percent, the highest in 16 years.
US Economic Crisis: Fundamental Changes Needed SHARE
Employers cut 524,000 jobs in the months of December, the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed Friday, Jan. 9th. Altogether the jobless rate jumped to 7.2 percent, the highest in 16 years.
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
What Dick Cheney's Revision of History Says About Ultra-right Ideology SHARE
Dick Cheney tried to re-write history this week. Surprised? Well, no. But the subject he tried to revise and the way he did it gives a snapshot of the mindset of the ultra right and its disastrous policies. Cheney told a reporter this past week that no one could have predicted the financial crisis.
What Dick Cheney's Revision of History Says About Ultra-right Ideology SHARE
Dick Cheney tried to re-write history this week. Surprised? Well, no. But the subject he tried to revise and the way he did it gives a snapshot of the mindset of the ultra right and its disastrous policies. Cheney told a reporter this past week that no one could have predicted the financial crisis.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Bush a Socialist? Don't Make Me Laugh SHARE
The Republican Party is lashing out again. This time at itself. Several media sources recently reported that at an upcoming Republican National Convention meeting a resolution has been submitted that accuses George W. Bush of promoting socialism through the Wall Street bailout.
Bush a Socialist? Don't Make Me Laugh SHARE
The Republican Party is lashing out again. This time at itself. Several media sources recently reported that at an upcoming Republican National Convention meeting a resolution has been submitted that accuses George W. Bush of promoting socialism through the Wall Street bailout.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Symbolism and the Inaugural Prayers SHARE
With his apparently obsessive effort to demean LGBT people and to devalue their struggle for equality, Rick Warren symbolizes a deep and abiding homophobia...
Symbolism and the Inaugural Prayers SHARE
With his apparently obsessive effort to demean LGBT people and to devalue their struggle for equality, Rick Warren symbolizes a deep and abiding homophobia...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Some Reflections on "Dignitas Personae" SHARE
Mixing up science and religion usually does no credit to the cause of scientific understanding. The latest instruction from the Vatican on bioethical issues is a case in point.
Some Reflections on "Dignitas Personae" SHARE
Mixing up science and religion usually does no credit to the cause of scientific understanding. The latest instruction from the Vatican on bioethical issues is a case in point.
Friday, October 31, 2008
John McCain: An Oily Maverick SHARE
With nine straight months of job losses, declining incomes, collapsing in consumer spending, rising in home foreclosures, and a contraction of the GDP, recession sees most working families preparing for the worst. But one group of people has continued to do just fine. Outstanding even.
John McCain: An Oily Maverick SHARE
With nine straight months of job losses, declining incomes, collapsing in consumer spending, rising in home foreclosures, and a contraction of the GDP, recession sees most working families preparing for the worst. But one group of people has continued to do just fine. Outstanding even.
Friday, October 24, 2008
New Mexico Republicans Illegally Obtain Voter Registration Documents SHARE
Voting rights groups demanded a criminal investigation this week into whether or not New Mexico's Bernalillo County Clerk's Office released confidential voter information to Republican Party operatives in violation of state privacy laws.
New Mexico Republicans Illegally Obtain Voter Registration Documents SHARE
Voting rights groups demanded a criminal investigation this week into whether or not New Mexico's Bernalillo County Clerk's Office released confidential voter information to Republican Party operatives in violation of state privacy laws.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
God Wants Evil Doers to Die, Says Kansas Abortion Ideologue SHARE
The 2008 presidential has officially sunk to a new low. In addition to widely reported incidents of racist attacks, a new e-mail circulated by a leading anti-choice activist in Kansas, however, has turned such threats and smears in a new direction.
God Wants Evil Doers to Die, Says Kansas Abortion Ideologue SHARE
The 2008 presidential has officially sunk to a new low. In addition to widely reported incidents of racist attacks, a new e-mail circulated by a leading anti-choice activist in Kansas, however, has turned such threats and smears in a new direction.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Is Gov. Sarah Palin Short-changing Alaska's National Guard? SHARE
Should Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin do less campaigning and more governing? Some veterans of the Alaska National Guard returning home from the war zone may think so.
Is Gov. Sarah Palin Short-changing Alaska's National Guard? SHARE
Should Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin do less campaigning and more governing? Some veterans of the Alaska National Guard returning home from the war zone may think so.
