Category Archives: Far Right Groups

Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right. Terry Jones egregious actions provoked the worst.

Some argue Terry Jones exercised his First Amendment rights in publicly sharing his xenophobic views about Islam. I disagree. First, Jones’ message is one of intolerance, promoting fear, bigotry and hatred. They do not define who we are as individuals and as a

Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right. Terry Jones egregious actions provoked the worst.

Some argue Terry Jones exercised his First Amendment rights in publicly sharing his xenophobic views about Islam. I disagree. First, Jones’ message is one of intolerance, promoting fear, bigotry and hatred. They do not define who we are as individuals and as a

Is Schiller Right on Tea Party’s Religious and Racial Intolerance?

James O’Keefe and his trusty hidden camera is at it again, taping private conversations with people and then turning them into fodder for the far right-wing culture war movement. O’Keefe’s latest victim is NPR former executive Ron Schiller. Sadly, the

Is Schiller Right on Tea Party’s Religious and Racial Intolerance?

James O’Keefe and his trusty hidden camera is at it again, taping private conversations with people and then turning them into fodder for the far right-wing culture war movement. O’Keefe’s latest victim is NPR former executive Ron Schiller. Sadly, the

Birthing Sybil

I’ve had it with the culture wars and the loud noise from the far-right’s agents of fear, greed and bigotry. I’ve tired of rallying the liberal troops to rail back against the dark lords of hopelessness. They are a sinister mass of faceless

Birthing Sybil

I’ve had it with the culture wars and the loud noise from the far-right’s agents of fear, greed and bigotry. I’ve tired of rallying the liberal troops to rail back against the dark lords of hopelessness. They are a sinister mass of faceless

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

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

30,000 and Growing. Wisconsin Says No to Union Busting

Instead of sitting down with union leaders and discuss the budget shortfalls the state is facing, Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker (R) proposes to strangle workers’ rights by eliminating the right for cops, firefighters, teachers, or any other government employee to

30,000 and Growing. Wisconsin Says No to Union Busting

Instead of sitting down with union leaders and discuss the budget shortfalls the state is facing, Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker (R) proposes to strangle workers’ rights by eliminating the right for cops, firefighters, teachers, or any other government employee to

South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule

South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors

South Dakota’s Bill to Redefine Justifiable Homicide Promotes Mob Rule

South Dakota State Rep. Phil Jensen (R-33) proposed bill, HB1171 “An Act to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to provide for the protection of certain unborn children,” would legalize murder of abortion clinic doctors and staff. The bill’s 28 sponsors

GOP Double Standard: Keep their Government-Subsidized HC. Defund Everyone Else’s.

Finally, after a contentious 11-month battle for health care reform, Americans are enjoying the benefits of this historic law that includes: Affordable health coverage Guaranteed coverage, regardless of pre-existing conditions A right to appeal claims that are denied by insurers

GOP Double Standard: Keep their Government-Subsidized HC. Defund Everyone Else’s.

Finally, after a contentious 11-month battle for health care reform, Americans are enjoying the benefits of this historic law that includes: Affordable health coverage Guaranteed coverage, regardless of pre-existing conditions A right to appeal claims that are denied by insurers

Breitbart, conservatives depict the First Lady’s Let’s Move campaign as government intrusion.

When I was young, we didn’t watch television or play video games. We couldn’t wait to go “outside” and play jump rope and double-dutch, dodge ball, hop scotch. In the summer, Coney Island and long days at the beach, or

Breitbart, conservatives depict the First Lady’s Let’s Move campaign as government intrusion.

When I was young, we didn’t watch television or play video games. We couldn’t wait to go “outside” and play jump rope and double-dutch, dodge ball, hop scotch. In the summer, Coney Island and long days at the beach, or

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

Glenn Beck and “Network’s” Howard Beale cut from the same Cloth.

“I don’t have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad. It’s a depression. Everybody’s out of work or scared of losing their job. The dollar buys a nickel’s worth, banks are going bust, shopkeepers keep a

Glenn Beck and “Network’s” Howard Beale cut from the same Cloth.

“I don’t have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad. It’s a depression. Everybody’s out of work or scared of losing their job. The dollar buys a nickel’s worth, banks are going bust, shopkeepers keep a

Inside the Family Research Council. Conservative Christian Values, Anti-Gay Agenda, and Gay Escort [?]

All too often in the midst of the culture wars, the guy or gal yelling fire in the middle of the theater is the one holding the ideological “match,” fabricated by him or her and based on untruths. There’s a

Inside the Family Research Council. Conservative Christian Values, Anti-Gay Agenda, and Gay Escort [?]

All too often in the midst of the culture wars, the guy or gal yelling fire in the middle of the theater is the one holding the ideological “match,” fabricated by him or her and based on untruths. There’s a

The Battle over the Smithsonian and the Right’s New Culture Wars | M. Keegan PFAW

Must Read: Keegan shares chilling insight into the culture wars, i.e., the “Right’s powerful extremist-to-media-to-politician echo chamber.” As the newly empowered House GOP gears up to start culture wars on issues from reproductive rights for women to religious freedom for

The Battle over the Smithsonian and the Right’s New Culture Wars | M. Keegan PFAW

Must Read: Keegan shares chilling insight into the culture wars, i.e., the “Right’s powerful extremist-to-media-to-politician echo chamber.” As the newly empowered House GOP gears up to start culture wars on issues from reproductive rights for women to religious freedom for

Religiously Right or Deadly Wrong and Grossly Misguided

UPDATE: Live Action (the folks behind the bogus videos and lies about ACORN) is going after Planned Parenthood based on a libelous and shameful attack ad that pales in comparison to what they did to ACORN. To refresh our memories … Live

Religiously Right or Deadly Wrong and Grossly Misguided

UPDATE: Live Action (the folks behind the bogus videos and lies about ACORN) is going after Planned Parenthood based on a libelous and shameful attack ad that pales in comparison to what they did to ACORN. To refresh our memories … Live

What House GOP Members Are Not Saying About Repealing Health Care Law

Connecticut, like many other states, is facing a tough economic road ahead. Like the rest of America, we are bombarded with frequent sound bites from the GOP of why repealing the Affordable Care Act is in our best interest. The

What House GOP Members Are Not Saying About Repealing Health Care Law

Connecticut, like many other states, is facing a tough economic road ahead. Like the rest of America, we are bombarded with frequent sound bites from the GOP of why repealing the Affordable Care Act is in our best interest. The