Showing posts with label fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fair. Show all posts

Friday, April 15, 2011

Recommended Reading from Bernie Sanders: Society | Vanity Fair


Society | Vanity Fair

Posted On Bernie Sanders Facebook page Bernie Sanders Facebook page:
MUST READ: Great article in Vanity Fair about the unfair distribution of wealth and its consequences...
Society | Vanity Fair
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"THE FAT AND THE FURIOUS The top 1 percent may have the best houses, educations, and lifestyles, says the author, but “their fate is bound up with how the other 99 percent live.”" Read Article Here | Vanity Fair

Thursday, April 14, 2011

"I Pay, You Pay, Why Doesn't B of A?": Are We Seeing the Birth of a Totally New Protest Movement? | Vision | AlterNet

"I Pay, You Pay, Why Doesn't B of A?": Are We Seeing the Birth of a Totally New Protest Movement? | Vision | AlterNet

"...UK Uncut is just a pressure group, you see – not Trotskyites, not Marxist-Leninists, not anarcho-syndicalists, not even social democrats – they just want the super-rich to pay their taxes like everyone else; and who, among even the most staunch of Daily Mail readers, could argue with that? Hardline ideologues may think it something of a sell-out to have to ditch the cloak of progressive ideology, to condescend to play by the rules of post-ideological politics and present themselves as just a pressure group, asking sweetly for reform: but at least UK Uncut is playing. More than that, they’re winning."

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Statement of Russ Feingold on the Introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act | Progressives United

Statement of Russ Feingold on the Introduction of the Fair Elections Now Act | Progressives United

"I commend Senator Durbin and Congressman Larson for introducing the Fair Elections Now Act. It is similar in important ways to the public campaign system that enabled me and many other candidates to run for the Wisconsin State Legislature despite having only average means and without having to depend on special interest funding. Not only will it open the doors of Congress to average Americans, it will take the election process – fundamental to our democratic form of government – back from the special interest influences." Russ Feingold | former US Senator from Wisconsin.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Wealth for the Common Good/Petition: Restore the Top Tax Rates

CLICK HERE for Petition: Wealth for the Common Good

NOTE: I am posting this now but am not sure if the actual petition is still active (if it isn't we should get something new going to continue to raise awareness and send message).. I will try to get more info... and will keep posting... some things are always timely... such as those listed below...

Other things you can do if you don't want to sign or in addition to signing...

Contact your elected officials
Organize educational events in your area
Recruit others to be part of this campaign
Talk to the Media
Write letters to the editor or opinion pieces


Petition
Restore the Top Tax Rates

We, the undersigned, call on Congress and President Obama to allow the Bush-era tax cuts for those with taxable incomes over $200,000 (individual) and $250,000 (couple) to expire on Dec. 31, 2010. The increased revenue, an estimated $700 billion over 10 years, should go toward making long overdue investments in education, health, job creation, renewable energy, transportation and other infrastructure.

If you would prefer not to fill out a web form, you can sign on by contacting info@wealthforcommongood.org.

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Please note: If you're a business person or if you are in the high-income category, your voice is critically important at this time. Please indicate where appropriate on the form.

It's powerful when those who would pay a tax advocate on its behalf. Please indicate if your taxable income is over $200,000 (individual) or $250,000 (household)
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Please share a public comment about why you support this petition to restore the top tax rates.

Make yourself heard.. your Elected Officials... NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU NOW....Let them know that everyone needs to pay their fair share.....

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Newsroom - Video/Audio: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (Vermont)

Newsroom - Video/Audio: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (Vermont)

Sanders Talks Budget with Ed Schultz (Audio)
To download this audio file right click on this link and select 'Save Link As' or 'Save As'
Sen. Sanders appeared on the Ed Schultz radio show following a heated caucus meeting in the Senate discussing a fair approach to the budget.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

US Uncut NYC

US Uncut NYC
"NYC Uncut is a local grassroots organization dedicated to ensuring corporations pay their fair share of taxes."