Monthly Archives: February 2011

American Workers Vs Multi-Billionaires

GU VIDEO OF THE WEEK. Set to music and a rap you don’t want to miss. The message is clear. This is not about Republicans vs. Democrats, its the economy. American Workers Vs Multi-Billionaires, posted with vodpod

American Workers Vs Multi-Billionaires

GU VIDEO OF THE WEEK. Set to music and a rap you don’t want to miss. The message is clear. This is not about Republicans vs. Democrats, its the economy. American Workers Vs Multi-Billionaires, posted with vodpod

Is Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa Similar to our Own?

The coastal country of Oman has rarely experienced protests as seen in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Yemen, Sudan and other places. For three consecutive days, protesters have taken to the streets in Oman with the same demands as those other

Is Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa Similar to our Own?

The coastal country of Oman has rarely experienced protests as seen in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Yemen, Sudan and other places. For three consecutive days, protesters have taken to the streets in Oman with the same demands as those other

Gaddafi loses Libya: Tripoli last target of opposition

Gaddafi loses Libya: Tripoli last target of opp…, posted with vodpod

Gaddafi loses Libya: Tripoli last target of opposition

Gaddafi loses Libya: Tripoli last target of opp…, posted with vodpod

GOP Multitasking: Shutdown government, defund anything liberal and bust unions.

Along with union-busting bills, birther bills, and defunding critical agencies, services and programs, there’s a steady march by some Republicans, including potential GOP presidential candidate former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), to force a government shut-down if they don’t get their

GOP Multitasking: Shutdown government, defund anything liberal and bust unions.

Along with union-busting bills, birther bills, and defunding critical agencies, services and programs, there’s a steady march by some Republicans, including potential GOP presidential candidate former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), to force a government shut-down if they don’t get their

Miracle at the US Capitol

Today, a miracle happened at the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers entered their chambers and left their ideologies and party politics at the door. First, lawmakers unanimously agreed to repeal the bill that extended tax cuts for the ultra-rich, cutting $4 trillion

Miracle at the US Capitol

Today, a miracle happened at the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers entered their chambers and left their ideologies and party politics at the door. First, lawmakers unanimously agreed to repeal the bill that extended tax cuts for the ultra-rich, cutting $4 trillion

Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States

Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American

Pro-Union Rallies in 50 States

Cold, raining, freezing temperatures, nothing stopped people all across the country coming out in support of what has turned into a fight for the constitutional right of free speech, of self-determination to organize and select a representative. The battle American

We Can’t Afford to Cave to GOP Extremists on the Budget.

by CREDO Action | Tell Democratic Leadership: Don’t cave to Republican extremists on the budget. It’s breathtaking to think that the Republicans would risk a government shutdown because Democrats won’t unilaterally capitulate to their demands for concessions in some of

We Can’t Afford to Cave to GOP Extremists on the Budget.

by CREDO Action | Tell Democratic Leadership: Don’t cave to Republican extremists on the budget. It’s breathtaking to think that the Republicans would risk a government shutdown because Democrats won’t unilaterally capitulate to their demands for concessions in some of

Is Gov. Walker Poster-boy material for GOP or another Palin bomb?

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s long track record of attacking unions makes it clear why those with deep pockets such as the Koch brothers support and fund his campaigns. Walker’s union-busting tactics may be fine for the Koch brothers businesses but

Is Gov. Walker Poster-boy material for GOP or another Palin bomb?

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s long track record of attacking unions makes it clear why those with deep pockets such as the Koch brothers support and fund his campaigns. Walker’s union-busting tactics may be fine for the Koch brothers businesses but

Graffiti Message to Gaddafi: “Game Over.”

If you lived in New York’s upper west side in the late 1960s – early 1970s, this kind of graffiti was common in the subways as an underground art. Graffiti artists used markers to scrawl their name and the street

Graffiti Message to Gaddafi: “Game Over.”

If you lived in New York’s upper west side in the late 1960s – early 1970s, this kind of graffiti was common in the subways as an underground art. Graffiti artists used markers to scrawl their name and the street

Protests continue in Libya

Amateur video shows military joining protesters in the western town of Zuwia. Much of eastern Libya, where most of the country’s oil production is at, is under the control of protesters. Despite the crackdown by pro-Gaddafi supporters, Libyans continue to

Protests continue in Libya

Amateur video shows military joining protesters in the western town of Zuwia. Much of eastern Libya, where most of the country’s oil production is at, is under the control of protesters. Despite the crackdown by pro-Gaddafi supporters, Libyans continue to

What keeps You Up at Night?

I’m originally from New York – the city that never sleeps. I used to sleep through fire engine sirens, traffic noise, people, music from local nightspots, and all the sounds a bustling city embraces. In 1978, I moved to Connecticut

What keeps You Up at Night?

I’m originally from New York – the city that never sleeps. I used to sleep through fire engine sirens, traffic noise, people, music from local nightspots, and all the sounds a bustling city embraces. In 1978, I moved to Connecticut

Houston police beat helpless 15-year old

by William Winters | Color of Change A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head

Houston police beat helpless 15-year old

by William Winters | Color of Change A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head

OH Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law

A friend of mine who is a teacher in Ohio sent me and a group of teachers a summary of Ohio’s Senate Bill 5 which, clearly kills unions. Here’s the summary: BILL SUMMARY | The Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law: State

OH Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law

A friend of mine who is a teacher in Ohio sent me and a group of teachers a summary of Ohio’s Senate Bill 5 which, clearly kills unions. Here’s the summary: BILL SUMMARY | The Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law: State

HHS PR: States Can Apply for $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 24, 2011 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 States Can Apply for Nearly $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases Second round of HHS grants will continue to help support and incentivize States in

HHS PR: States Can Apply for $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 24, 2011 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 States Can Apply for Nearly $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases Second round of HHS grants will continue to help support and incentivize States in

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place