Tuesday, April 17, 2012
ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, 'Stand Your Ground' Laws | The Nation
ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, 'Stand Your Ground' Laws | The Nation
Pressured by watchdog groups, civil rights organizations and a growing national movement for accountable lawmaking, the American Legislative Exchange Council announced Tuesday that it was disbanding the task force that has been responsible for advancing controversial Voter ID and “Stand Your Ground” laws.
ALEC, the shadowy corporate-funded proponent of so-called “model legislation” for passage by pliant state legislatures, announced that it would disband its “Public Safety and Elections” task force. The task force has been the prime vehicle for proposing and advancing what critics describe as voter-suppression and anti-democratic initiatives—not just restrictive Voter ID laws but also plans to limit the ability of citizens to petition for referendums and constitutional changes that favor workers and communities. The task force has also been the source of so-called “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” laws that limit the ability of police and prosecutors to pursue inquiries into shootings of unarmed individuals such as Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
The decision to disband the task force appears to get ALEC out of the business of promoting Voter ID and “Stand Your Ground” laws. That’s a dramatic turn of events, with significant implications for state-based struggles over voting rights an elections, as well as criminal justice policy. But it does not mean that ALEC will stop promoting one-size-fits-all “model legislation” at the state level. Read Full Article Here | The Nation
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Executive Order: Feds To Take Control of Domestic Natural Gas Production :
Executive Order: Feds To Take Control of Domestic Natural Gas Production :
The Obama administration is taking new steps to increase federal oversight of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a drilling method that has helped usher in a natural-gas boom but brought with it environmental concerns.
The Environmental Protection Agency is slated to unveil final oil-and-gas air pollution regulations next week that would cut smog-forming and toxic emissions from wells developed with fracking. Separately, the Interior Department will soon float rules for fracking on public lands.
Source: The Hill
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Teamster Nation: Huge anti-Walker rally in IL underway
Teamster Nation: Huge anti-Walker rally in IL underway
A large, loud crowd is converging in Springfield, Ill., right now to protest the jaw-droppingly dishonest governor of Wisconsin. He's speaking to the Illinois Chamber ofForeign Multinationals Commerce. Full Post Here | Huge anti-Walker rally in IL underway
A large, loud crowd is converging in Springfield, Ill., right now to protest the jaw-droppingly dishonest governor of Wisconsin. He's speaking to the Illinois Chamber of
On Equal Pay Day, Lena Taylor Endorses Tom Barrett for Governor
On Equal Pay Day, Lena Taylor Endorses Tom Barrett for Governor
MILWAUKEE -- Barrett for Wisconsin released the following statement today from progressive champion and 'Wisconsin 14' member state Senator Lena Taylor, who has announced her endorsement of Tom Barrett for governor.
"At this pivotal moment in Wisconsin's history, we need a governor who will focus on jobs, not extreme partisanship and an ideological agenda. We need a governor who will strengthen our classrooms, not slash funding for them. We need a governor who will honor and respect working people, not wage an assault on the rights that protect them. And on Equal Pay Day, we need a governor who understands that we must all be treated fairly, and that we cannot discriminate against women, or anyone for that matter, in the workplace.
"Tom Barrett will be this governor. He will fight for jobs, for education, for restoring collective bargaining rights. And as we recognize Equal Pay Day, I know he will fight to restore the state protections against workplace pay discrimination that Scott Walker took away. He will fight to end Scott Walker's war on women."
"During the historic protests last year, Wisconsin men and women made their voices heard against Walker's radical agenda. The Wisconsin 14 stood up to his assault on our values. And Tom Barrett will continue this fight as our next governor. He will defeat Scott Walker, end the ideological civil war and get Wisconsin moving forward."
MILWAUKEE -- Barrett for Wisconsin released the following statement today from progressive champion and 'Wisconsin 14' member state Senator Lena Taylor, who has announced her endorsement of Tom Barrett for governor.
"At this pivotal moment in Wisconsin's history, we need a governor who will focus on jobs, not extreme partisanship and an ideological agenda. We need a governor who will strengthen our classrooms, not slash funding for them. We need a governor who will honor and respect working people, not wage an assault on the rights that protect them. And on Equal Pay Day, we need a governor who understands that we must all be treated fairly, and that we cannot discriminate against women, or anyone for that matter, in the workplace.
"Tom Barrett will be this governor. He will fight for jobs, for education, for restoring collective bargaining rights. And as we recognize Equal Pay Day, I know he will fight to restore the state protections against workplace pay discrimination that Scott Walker took away. He will fight to end Scott Walker's war on women."
"During the historic protests last year, Wisconsin men and women made their voices heard against Walker's radical agenda. The Wisconsin 14 stood up to his assault on our values. And Tom Barrett will continue this fight as our next governor. He will defeat Scott Walker, end the ideological civil war and get Wisconsin moving forward."
Letter From a Friend Supporting Arthur Kohl-Riggs
Letter From a Friend Supporting Arthur Kohl-Riggs
I’ve been friends with Arthur Kohl-Riggs for 8 years and one thing continually sticks out in my mind: Art’s ability to listen and to engage in dialogue. Art was elected to consecutive terms as Student Body President at my high school, because instead of making outrageous promises he campaigned on tenents of transparency and receptiveness in all decision making. And he delivered. His education since then has been practical—Art has traveled the country working for, and more importantly listening to, the voice of the little guy. The fact that Art was able to secure a place on the ballot given less than a week to compile the required signatures is a testament to the kind of person he is. Art has friends everywhere because of his open mind and his dedication to uncovering the truth at all costs. I believe that Art’s candidacy is inspirational and groundbreaking. Due to the social media technology utilized by Arts campaign (as well as revolutionaries all over the world) we are entering an age where the power of knowledge is beginning to counter entrenched political institutions that have historically relied on funding from the few to misinform and manipulate the many. Read More Here | Letter From a Friend
More about Arthur Kohl-Riggs by John Nichols | http://blogablebev.blogspot.com/2012/04/john-nichols-lincoln-la-follette.html
I’ve been friends with Arthur Kohl-Riggs for 8 years and one thing continually sticks out in my mind: Art’s ability to listen and to engage in dialogue. Art was elected to consecutive terms as Student Body President at my high school, because instead of making outrageous promises he campaigned on tenents of transparency and receptiveness in all decision making. And he delivered. His education since then has been practical—Art has traveled the country working for, and more importantly listening to, the voice of the little guy. The fact that Art was able to secure a place on the ballot given less than a week to compile the required signatures is a testament to the kind of person he is. Art has friends everywhere because of his open mind and his dedication to uncovering the truth at all costs. I believe that Art’s candidacy is inspirational and groundbreaking. Due to the social media technology utilized by Arts campaign (as well as revolutionaries all over the world) we are entering an age where the power of knowledge is beginning to counter entrenched political institutions that have historically relied on funding from the few to misinform and manipulate the many. Read More Here | Letter From a Friend
More about Arthur Kohl-Riggs by John Nichols | http://blogablebev.blogspot.com/2012/04/john-nichols-lincoln-la-follette.html
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
John Nichols: ‘A Lincoln La Follette Republican’
John Nichols: ‘A Lincoln La Follette Republican’
Now and again the media get something wrong, and that was certainly the case with the Associated Press report that identified gubernatorial candidate Arthur Kohl-Riggs as a “fake Republican.”
In fact, Kohl-Riggs is a real Republican, a true champion of the party of Abraham Lincoln and Robert M. La Follette.
An early and determined protester against Gov. Scott Walker’s assaults on labor rights, public education, public services and the right to vote, the 23-year-old Kohl-Riggs had never been involved with either political party before he joined the hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who have built a movement to recall Walker.
“People who talk to me know I am not a Democrat. That comes through right away. And they know I’m not a Scott Walker Republican,” says Kohl-Riggs. “But as I’ve studied the history of the two parties, and of Wisconsin, I’ve come to realize that Scott Walker is not a real Republican. He’s part of the crowd that took over the Republican Party and made it into something Abraham Lincoln would not recognize.”
America´s Democracy Stolen by Voting Machines! ! **MUST SEE !!** - YouTube
America´s Democracy Stolen by Voting Machines! ! **MUST SEE !!** - YouTube
"People keep pointing out the OBVIOUS that this is NOT Ron Paul.. DUH! This is Metaphorically speaking and it's FAR WORSE today.. I would BET he's had many times this amount stolen given his enormous popularity..
Watch as the Deibold Machine FIXES the total..
This should be FRONT PAGE NEWS! We CAN NOT ALLOW THIS! Open LIVE TV Broadcast while they count ballots is the only way!!!
One lady breaks down crying she is so upset..
A MUST WATCH.."
"People keep pointing out the OBVIOUS that this is NOT Ron Paul.. DUH! This is Metaphorically speaking and it's FAR WORSE today.. I would BET he's had many times this amount stolen given his enormous popularity..
Watch as the Deibold Machine FIXES the total..
This should be FRONT PAGE NEWS! We CAN NOT ALLOW THIS! Open LIVE TV Broadcast while they count ballots is the only way!!!
One lady breaks down crying she is so upset..
A MUST WATCH.."
Friday, April 13, 2012
10 Big Companies That Pay No Taxes (and Their Favorite Politicians) | Mother Jones
10 Big Companies That Pay No Taxes (and Their Favorite Politicians) | Mother Jones
"Between 2008 and 2011, 26 major American corporations paid no net federal income taxes despite bringing in billions in profits, according to a new report (PDF) from the nonprofit research group Citizens for Tax Justice."
"Between 2008 and 2011, 26 major American corporations paid no net federal income taxes despite bringing in billions in profits, according to a new report (PDF) from the nonprofit research group Citizens for Tax Justice."
Here's a look at the 10 most profitable tax evaders and the politicians their CEOs, employees, and PACs give the most money to.
Verizon Communications
Profits: $19.8 billion Effective tax rate: -3.8%
Top recipients, 2011-2012
President Barack Obama: $51,493
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ): $24,450
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.): $23,700
Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio): $22,500
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY): $15,000
General Electric
Profits: $19.6 billion Effective tax rate: -18.9%
Top recipients, 2011-2012
Mitt Romney: $53,750
President Barack Obama: $30,493
Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.): $23,900
Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.): $21,860
Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.): $19,750
Courting the crossover vote in the recall primaries
Courting the crossover vote in the recall primaries
"The recall primary is shaping up as a game of strategy, with some backers of Gov. Scott Walker urging Republicans to vote for Democrat Kathleen Falk, who they think will be easier for Walker to beat in the general election than Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
No less than Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has suggested that GOP voters might take their votes to the Democratic side.
"There's nothing to keep the Republicans from messing around," Fitzgerald recently told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel." Read Full Article Here | Courting the crossover
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