Yearly Archives: 2016
Cleaning Up After Pundits
While the incitement of anti-immigrant prejudice for political gain is shameful and socially explosive, it is certainly not new or uncommon in our country.
Oil Company Halts Dakota Pipeline
Big oil company agrees to halt North Dakota pipeline work until Friday thanks to protestors.
A Message to Working People on Labor Day from a Former Labor Secretary
Change is slow, and at times seems hopeless. But change is inevitable. Do not wait for politicians to take the lead. We are the leaders.
Prescription Painkiller Deaths Have Dropped 25% In States That Legalized Marijuana
In all states that have legalized medical marijuana, there has been a 25% reduction in deaths related to the overdose of legally prescribed painkillers.
Fox News’ Presidential Debate Moderator: “It’s Not My Job to be a Truth Squad”
Wallace says he is “proud to be a representative of Fox” and believes his selection will help fight the belief that Fox is a “right-wing network” that “favors Republicans.”
Spiffed-up & Combed-over, Trump’s Breakthrough — as Rich White Trash— Lets a Billionaire Hug...
Thus Trump campaigns like a redneck, white trash billionaire, even though that term defies logic, history and reason. But then his benighted audience, with nods to white supremacy, isn’t expert at logic, history or reason. Not getting truly educated, thus not able to keep themselves informed, elevates emotion over thinking, thus making them vulnerable to a hustler who does PT Barnum proud.
Labor Day 2050: How Global Warming Threatens Labor Productivity
Higher CO2 levels directly harm human cognition.
This Labor Day, Let’s Look at Ways Green Energy Is Helping Americans
The fuel for solar and wind is free. At some point in the next 50 years, installation will be done or inexpensive, and the fuel will be gratis. The average worker will likely experience the equivalent of a 6% raise as a result.
Santa Clara Police Union Threatens To Boycott 49ers Games Due To Kaepernick’s Protest
There has been extensive national debates over Kaepernick’s actions in the past week, and the quarterback has been working to get the conversation back on track.
Former NYC Mayor Accused of Hitting Bicyclist and Fleeing Scene
Regardless of whether Dinkins knowingly fled the scene of an accident or was completely unaware of crashing into Garcia’s bicycle, questions arise about the 89-year-old former mayor is being hazard to others on the road.









