Stop giving tax breaks to companies that ship American jobs overseas....
Dec. 30, 2010 2:07 pmBy louisehartmannPresident Obama may have another massive tax cut in the works – this one for America’s giant corporations. The White House may be considering cutting the 35% corporate tax rate next year. The rate is the highest in the world – but with so many loopholes in the law – most companies don’t pay nearly 35%. Also – as most businesses divert their profits into the hands of individuals who play some of the lowest income ta
Thom's blog - Thursday, December 30th, 2010
Dec. 30, 2010 7:22 amBy shawnt56You need to know this. Government officials in New York and New Jersey are facing a lot of criticism for their responses to the “thunder snow” that occurred in the northeast on Sunday. A “thunder snow” is a bizarre weather phenomenon when thunder and lighting are present during a snowstorm. Freak weather like this could also be a symptom of global warming. Regardless – New York City is practically shut down – and Mayor Michael Bloomberg is in the hot seat as many are claiming he was unprepared to respond to the storm ahead of time. In New Jersey – Repub
Daily Topics - Thursday December 30th, 2010
Dec. 30, 2010 7:21 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.
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The United Nation’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Dec. 29, 2010 9:11 amBy louisehartmannSince taking office – President Obama has tried to reach out to indigenous Native Americans in a number of ways. Recently – the President announced support for the United Nation’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People – a document previously opposed by former President Bush. As the State Department says – the declaration is not legally binding – but it does work to, “address historical inequities faced by indigenous communities in the Un
Daily Topics - Wednesday December 29th, 2010
Dec. 29, 2010 8:35 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.
Daily Topics - Tuesday December 28th, 2010
Dec. 28, 2010 8:40 amBy shawnt56Truthout is proud to bring you an exclusive series from America's No. 1 progressive radio host, Thom Hartmann. We'll be publishing weekly installments of Hartmann's acclaimed new book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." We invite Truthout readers to join us as, chapter by chapter, we explore these groundbreaking ideas for national transformation.
Thom's blog - Tuesday December 28th, 2010
Dec. 28, 2010 8:24 amBy shawnt56You need to know this. While much of the media’s focus has been on Julian Assange over the last few months – there’s been little attention focused on a soldier who sits in solitary confinement in Virginia – Bradley Manning. Manning is the fellow suspected of leaking the original classified documents to Wikileaks. He was caught after he started conversing online with a notorious hacker named Adrian Lamo. After Manning admitted the leak – Lamo turned him over to authorities. Now – it’s these chat logs between Lamo and Manning that are receiving a lot of a
Daily Topics - Monday December 27th, 2010
Dec. 27, 2010 7:41 amBy shawnt56This week - I am sending a signed book Rebooting the American Dream to anyone that donates $250 to Salem. This money goes directly to care for kids that are in long term care. They are the kids that need your help the most because when no one else can step in - we do at Salem. Go to www.salemchildrensvillage.org and help now