Yearly Archives: 2016
Black People Twice As Likely to be Arrested For Pot In Colorado And Washington...
“The forces that contribute to racial disparities under prohibition are clearly still in place after legalization.”
Mitch McConnell: We Won’t Vote on Garland Because the NRA Opposes Him
Did Mitch McConnell just admit to Republicans being in bed with the NRA?
Seven Bizarre Assertions from Clinton and Her Supporters
Recent arguments made to bolster Clinton are flawed, as per usual.
Bernie Sanders Leads Effort Supporting Seniors Program
Bernie Sanders is fighting for an increase in funding for the Older Americans Act programs. The increase would be an important step in meeting existing demand.
Republican Senator Says Colleagues Should ‘Man Up’ And Vote On Merrick Garland
"The tough thing about these senatorial jobs is you get "yes" or "no" votes. Your whole job is to either say "yes" or "no" and explain why.”
It Can’t Happen Here… Can It?
Whether or not Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination or is elected president, for the gathering members of his grassroots coalition, he’s certainly shown what can, indeed, happen here.
The Whalers Are Long Gone, but These Great Whales Are Still Struggling
Researchers have created the first reliable population estimates for the now-rare New Zealand southern right whale.
Maryland Passes a Bill to Save Its Bees
Maryland is poised to become the first state to ban a popular pesticide for consumer use.
WATCH: Nearly 30 Years Ago Bernie Sanders was Already Talking About Inequality
Bernie Sanders was talking about the same issues he is today nearly 30 years ago when he was mayor of Burlington.
Sanders the Whistleblower Battles Status Quo, Demagoguery & Extremism
Let's expand our role of the national political whistleblower to cover educating the masses with knowledge, messages and frames they don't have -- and which politicians and the media obscure or block or defy. Let's recognize Sanders as the greatest progressive educator this era, maybe back two eras. Just naming his triad of empowered opponents confirms his historic significance. Win or not, he is a champion of elevating awareness.