Tuesday, April 10, 2012

How to Expand the Voter Rolls - NYTimes.com

How to Expand the Voter Rolls - NYTimes.com

"Florida, for example, has put stringent restrictions on voter registration drives, imposing fines and even criminal penalties for the slightest infraction of complex rules. Groups like the League of Women Voters and Rock the Vote say they won’t participate in such a system. Election officials say the rules limiting these drives are a significant reason that new registrations are lower than they were four years ago.
Since President Obama was elected with help from a surge of support from new voters, similar laws have been passed or introduced in South Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, and several other states as part of a Republican effort to restrict voting by groups that tend to vote Democratic."

Activist Enters Recall Race, Hands Over 2,300 Nomination Signatures to GAB | Youth Revolutionary Council

Activist Enters Recall Race, Hands Over 2,300 Nomination Signatures to GAB | Youth Revolutionary Council

News :: Ryan Bromances Mitt :: The Shepherd Express: Milwaukee's best guide to events, music, news and dining

News :: Ryan Bromances Mitt :: The Shepherd Express: Milwaukee's best guide to events, music, news and dining

Are The Public Employee Unions Set To Self-Destruct In Wisconsin Walker Recall? - Forbes

Are The Public Employee Unions Set To Self-Destruct In Wisconsin Walker Recall? - Forbes

"So, a big two thumbs down to AFSCME for losing its ability to see the forest for the trees and walking into so grave an unforced error.
The coming recall election is going to be close —very close. Why the leading public employee union would take such a step when it can only help Governor Walker hold onto his seat is simply beyond any reasonable comprehension.
The union should remember that while they will surely benefit from a Walker recall, this is not all about them. But for the efforts of the many people in Wisconsin—union and non-union— who have stood up against the Governor’s policies and agenda, there would be no recall. The least AFSCME, and the other public employee unions, can do is keep faith with all of those who have had their back. That means a little less selfishness and a lot more judgment than what they displayed this past week." Rick Unger Read Full Article Here | Forbes

Chicago Spring - April 7th 2012

Chicago Spring - April 7th 2012

John Bolenbaugh, Short clip of Sick residents in the Michigan Tar Sand Oil Spill - YouTube

John Bolenbaugh, Short clip of Sick residents in the Michigan Tar Sand Oil Spill - YouTube