Monthly Archives: July 2010
GOTea Party Denies Health Coverage to 9/11 Victims. Where’s Our Outrage!
Just look at what the GOTea party did on the floor of the House yesterday. They denied, after nine long years, health care coverage to 9/11 victims. That’s beyond sad. That’s criminal. Is Rep. Weiner “over the top” in this
GOTea Party Denies Health Coverage to 9/11 Victims. Where’s Our Outrage!
Just look at what the GOTea party did on the floor of the House yesterday. They denied, after nine long years, health care coverage to 9/11 victims. That’s beyond sad. That’s criminal. Is Rep. Weiner “over the top” in this
Here’s How to Reduce the Deficit by $68 Billion.
While the GOP holds fast to doing everything they can to disrupt the day to day progress of conducting business in this country, there are folks on the other side of the aisle ceaselessly working for change. Rep. Lynn Woolsey,
Here’s How to Reduce the Deficit by $68 Billion.
While the GOP holds fast to doing everything they can to disrupt the day to day progress of conducting business in this country, there are folks on the other side of the aisle ceaselessly working for change. Rep. Lynn Woolsey,
US House Poised to Consider Bill Reducing Racial Discrimination in Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
U.S HOUSE POISED TO CONSIDER NAACP SUPPORTED LEGISLATION REDUCING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN CRACK COCAINE AND POWDER COCAINE SENTENCING DISPARITY TODAY Crucial Bill Begins Reducing Sentencing disparity from 100:1 to 18:1 THE ISSUE: The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to
US House Poised to Consider Bill Reducing Racial Discrimination in Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
U.S HOUSE POISED TO CONSIDER NAACP SUPPORTED LEGISLATION REDUCING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN CRACK COCAINE AND POWDER COCAINE SENTENCING DISPARITY TODAY Crucial Bill Begins Reducing Sentencing disparity from 100:1 to 18:1 THE ISSUE: The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to
Shirley Sherrod’s Story – It’s Time to Resign Fox News
Shirley Sherrod, former Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the USDA
Shirley Sherrod’s Story – It’s Time to Resign Fox News
Shirley Sherrod, former Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the USDA
Congressman Himes. Help Support Bridgeport and Stamford Food Drives
Congressman Jim himes sent out this alert seeking assistance for victims of the storm and for Bridgeport’s and Stamford’s food pantries which experience fewer donations during the summer months when folks are out of town. Dear Friends, With many people
Congressman Himes. Help Support Bridgeport and Stamford Food Drives
Congressman Jim himes sent out this alert seeking assistance for victims of the storm and for Bridgeport’s and Stamford’s food pantries which experience fewer donations during the summer months when folks are out of town. Dear Friends, With many people
Call John Boehner and Just say No to Repeal of Financial Reform
It looks like every week we get — and I send — requests to call our legislators to support one action after another. That’s fine. We’re engaged and need to stay engaged. But after listening to Congressman John “The Tanned
Call John Boehner and Just say No to Repeal of Financial Reform
It looks like every week we get — and I send — requests to call our legislators to support one action after another. That’s fine. We’re engaged and need to stay engaged. But after listening to Congressman John “The Tanned
Vote on Unemployment Insurance Benefits Tuesday 7/20
As early as Tuesday, July 20, the Senate will likely vote on The Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2010 (H.R. 5618), a bill that would extend unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off workers through the end of November 2010.
Vote on Unemployment Insurance Benefits Tuesday 7/20
As early as Tuesday, July 20, the Senate will likely vote on The Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2010 (H.R. 5618), a bill that would extend unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off workers through the end of November 2010.
Tell Commissioner Bud Selig, Move the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Join The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights in urging Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 all-star game from Arizona, America’s apartheid state. Yesterday, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game showcased the diversity of the game,
Tell Commissioner Bud Selig, Move the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Join The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights in urging Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to move the 2011 all-star game from Arizona, America’s apartheid state. Yesterday, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game showcased the diversity of the game,
Stop the Racism! Take the NAACP Pledge
I received this important message from NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, reaching out to all Americans to “repudiate racism within the tea party.” We cannot afford to allow the tea party to divide our country. I am urging everyone
Stop the Racism! Take the NAACP Pledge
I received this important message from NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, reaching out to all Americans to “repudiate racism within the tea party.” We cannot afford to allow the tea party to divide our country. I am urging everyone
CT Candidate Debates Becoming Mud-Sling Fests
As I watched local news reports on the “highlight” of the candidate debate last night at Hartford’s public library, I was dismayed that the “highlight” of the evening was the mud slinging; especially one candidate accusing the other of being
CT Candidate Debates Becoming Mud-Sling Fests
As I watched local news reports on the “highlight” of the candidate debate last night at Hartford’s public library, I was dismayed that the “highlight” of the evening was the mud slinging; especially one candidate accusing the other of being
BP Makes Me Sick dot com – Where’s the Respirators?
On Friday, Keith Olbermann reported: “A new coalition…has launched a site called BPMakesMeSick dot com, petitioning President Obama to make BP give [Gulf clean-up] workers respirators.” Today, Mother Jones wrote about our coalition under this headline: “Where Are The Respirators?” WATCH OLBERMANN.
BP Makes Me Sick dot com – Where’s the Respirators?
On Friday, Keith Olbermann reported: “A new coalition…has launched a site called BPMakesMeSick dot com, petitioning President Obama to make BP give [Gulf clean-up] workers respirators.” Today, Mother Jones wrote about our coalition under this headline: “Where Are The Respirators?” WATCH OLBERMANN.
Fox’s Race Baiting Like a Cancer is Spreading to CNN
FOX is up to its old race-baiting tricks. But this time, CNN is repeating FOX’s distortions and taking them mainstream. FOX is claiming that under President Obama, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is refusing to prosecute voting rights offenses when
Fox’s Race Baiting Like a Cancer is Spreading to CNN
FOX is up to its old race-baiting tricks. But this time, CNN is repeating FOX’s distortions and taking them mainstream. FOX is claiming that under President Obama, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is refusing to prosecute voting rights offenses when
Open Letter from Mothers Opposing McMahon for US Senate (and for Good Reason)
The following is an open letter opposing Linda McMahon’s candidacy for US Senate representing Connecticut. Watch the video and you’ll understand why. An Open Letter: As mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters, we are compelled to voice our strong opposition to
Open Letter from Mothers Opposing McMahon for US Senate (and for Good Reason)
The following is an open letter opposing Linda McMahon’s candidacy for US Senate representing Connecticut. Watch the video and you’ll understand why. An Open Letter: As mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters, we are compelled to voice our strong opposition to
Because it matters. (Its Time to Let Go of the “Just Say No” People)
Okay, so let’s get this right. Mike Jarjura, the anti-choice, anti-gay rights candidate for State Comptroller has qualified for the public financing program while the candidate who shares our ideals and principles is still short of what he needs. Everyone
Because it matters. (Its Time to Let Go of the “Just Say No” People)
Okay, so let’s get this right. Mike Jarjura, the anti-choice, anti-gay rights candidate for State Comptroller has qualified for the public financing program while the candidate who shares our ideals and principles is still short of what he needs. Everyone
Debate Gate? What the heck is going on?
Last week I made an impassioned call for the two Democratic gubernatorial campaigns to refrain from destroying each other – so that the one who wins on August 10th can go on to win in November. See my commentary piece
Debate Gate? What the heck is going on?
Last week I made an impassioned call for the two Democratic gubernatorial campaigns to refrain from destroying each other – so that the one who wins on August 10th can go on to win in November. See my commentary piece
Confirmation Hearings or GOP SOP
One of my favorite commentators during the 2008 presidential campaign was political analyst and super-delegate Donna Brazile (currently serving as DNC Vice Chair for Voter Registration and Participation). I found her commentary, review and analysis of the issues insightful and
Confirmation Hearings or GOP SOP
One of my favorite commentators during the 2008 presidential campaign was political analyst and super-delegate Donna Brazile (currently serving as DNC Vice Chair for Voter Registration and Participation). I found her commentary, review and analysis of the issues insightful and
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