Monthly Archives: June 2011
Supreme Court overturns ban on violent game rental and sale to minors.
The recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (California) finding a ban on the sale and rental of violent video games to minors unconstitutional is unsettling. This is especially true when taking into consideration the rise of bullying
Supreme Court overturns ban on violent game rental and sale to minors.
The recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (California) finding a ban on the sale and rental of violent video games to minors unconstitutional is unsettling. This is especially true when taking into consideration the rise of bullying
Time to tell Congress to dump DOMA
Speaking of petitions and the power of our united voice, it’s about time for Congress to dump DOMA. My friends at PFAW has a petition to do just that: The victory in New York DOUBLES the number of Americans living
Time to tell Congress to dump DOMA
Speaking of petitions and the power of our united voice, it’s about time for Congress to dump DOMA. My friends at PFAW has a petition to do just that: The victory in New York DOUBLES the number of Americans living
Our voice does matter; even in the face of great odds.
There’s hardly a week that goes by that I don’t post a message about a petition and a cause from my friends at Change.org. Sometimes, the odds seem insurmountable. Sometimes the cause is a fight taking place on the other
Our voice does matter; even in the face of great odds.
There’s hardly a week that goes by that I don’t post a message about a petition and a cause from my friends at Change.org. Sometimes, the odds seem insurmountable. Sometimes the cause is a fight taking place on the other
Think Progress reveals more on Harlan Crow and Justice Thomas
Back in February 2011, Common Cause publicly questioned Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s ruling in Citizens United alleging Thomas had an appearance of conflict of interest and should have recused himself from the case. In summary: “In a 5-4 decision, the U. S. Supreme
Think Progress reveals more on Harlan Crow and Justice Thomas
Back in February 2011, Common Cause publicly questioned Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s ruling in Citizens United alleging Thomas had an appearance of conflict of interest and should have recused himself from the case. In summary: “In a 5-4 decision, the U. S. Supreme
Ohio poised to pass voter suppression laws to combat voter fraud that doesn’t exist.
The Toledo Blade reports today that like 29 other states, primarily with a Republican-lean in their legislatures, Ohio is considering requiring voters to have a photo ID to be ready for the next election. What’s missing here is that there
Ohio poised to pass voter suppression laws to combat voter fraud that doesn’t exist.
The Toledo Blade reports today that like 29 other states, primarily with a Republican-lean in their legislatures, Ohio is considering requiring voters to have a photo ID to be ready for the next election. What’s missing here is that there
Private Immigrant prison systems. Where profit trumps humanity.
I was about to power down my computer when I noticed a new video posted by Immigrants for Sale about a young man who was detained and shouldn’t have been. The private prison that detained him made about $72,000 by doing
Private Immigrant prison systems. Where profit trumps humanity.
I was about to power down my computer when I noticed a new video posted by Immigrants for Sale about a young man who was detained and shouldn’t have been. The private prison that detained him made about $72,000 by doing
Koch Brothers spend 24+ million to misinform public on Social Security
Despite the millions of dollars that the Koch brothers spend to promote falsehoods about Social Security, as well as even more money into political pacs to get lawmakers to do their bidding, Social Security is not going bankrupt; the program has a $2.6
Koch Brothers spend 24+ million to misinform public on Social Security
Despite the millions of dollars that the Koch brothers spend to promote falsehoods about Social Security, as well as even more money into political pacs to get lawmakers to do their bidding, Social Security is not going bankrupt; the program has a $2.6
Saudi Women tell Subaru stop selling cars where they can’t drive.
From my friends at Change.org. Saudi women are calling on Subaru to pull out of Saudi Arabia until they have the right to drive. Join them! Amazing! Last week, a group of Saudi women activists started a Change.org petition calling on Saudi
Saudi Women tell Subaru stop selling cars where they can’t drive.
From my friends at Change.org. Saudi women are calling on Subaru to pull out of Saudi Arabia until they have the right to drive. Join them! Amazing! Last week, a group of Saudi women activists started a Change.org petition calling on Saudi
Ousting Weiner. Who makes the call – Democratic leadership or the voters?
Okay. I’m finding it hard to let this one go. But this is a great conversation hosted by MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on Hard Ball with Rev. Al Sharpton and Josh Marshall. And this is real news and not a circus.
Ousting Weiner. Who makes the call – Democratic leadership or the voters?
Okay. I’m finding it hard to let this one go. But this is a great conversation hosted by MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on Hard Ball with Rev. Al Sharpton and Josh Marshall. And this is real news and not a circus.
Social Media cutting both ways. Vancouver rioters give local authorities clear evidence of wrong-doing.
Is it cool to post bad behavior online? Posting bad acts have consequences. No doubt, many of the individuals caught live on cell phones and then posted to Twitter and Facebook will not think it so cool when authorities come
Social Media cutting both ways. Vancouver rioters give local authorities clear evidence of wrong-doing.
Is it cool to post bad behavior online? Posting bad acts have consequences. No doubt, many of the individuals caught live on cell phones and then posted to Twitter and Facebook will not think it so cool when authorities come
Rep. Weiner’s press conferences become freak shows. Whose to blame?
I’m sad over the loss of Rep. Anthony Weiner and the choices he made. Weiner is a fighter and despite some who may not have appreciated or even supported his stance on various issues, he will be sorely missed. There’s
Rep. Weiner’s press conferences become freak shows. Whose to blame?
I’m sad over the loss of Rep. Anthony Weiner and the choices he made. Weiner is a fighter and despite some who may not have appreciated or even supported his stance on various issues, he will be sorely missed. There’s
Made in America. Refrigerators, water heaters, ATM machines, bowling pins and more, hopefully..
CNN reports today that the cost of shipping and the ability to have better quality control inspires a bowling ball manufacturer to begin manufacturing bowling pins in its US plant instead of continuing to outsource the pins to a plant
Made in America. Refrigerators, water heaters, ATM machines, bowling pins and more, hopefully..
CNN reports today that the cost of shipping and the ability to have better quality control inspires a bowling ball manufacturer to begin manufacturing bowling pins in its US plant instead of continuing to outsource the pins to a plant
Blue Shield one-time $1.8 million refund pales in comparison to its $3 billion in reserve
iWatch reported today that California’s non-profit health insurer, Blue Shield, will issue a one-time, 1.8 million refund to its policy holders in October. “The $180 million refund from Blue Shield of California may sound like a lot of money, but to customers it’s
Blue Shield one-time $1.8 million refund pales in comparison to its $3 billion in reserve
iWatch reported today that California’s non-profit health insurer, Blue Shield, will issue a one-time, 1.8 million refund to its policy holders in October. “The $180 million refund from Blue Shield of California may sound like a lot of money, but to customers it’s
Fox News Eric Bolling’s racist commentary over the top.
“It’s not first time he’s had a hoodlum in the hizzouse.” That’s the opening quote of what Fox News Eric Bolling had to say about the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo (also current president of the UN Security Council), visiting
Fox News Eric Bolling’s racist commentary over the top.
“It’s not first time he’s had a hoodlum in the hizzouse.” That’s the opening quote of what Fox News Eric Bolling had to say about the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo (also current president of the UN Security Council), visiting
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