Daily Topics - Tuesday March 29th, 2016
The Climate Crisis is Upon Us.
The climate crisis is no longer a problem for the distant future. According to some of the world's leading scientists, we could face a perilous climate shift within just a few decades, rather than some far-off century.
Daily Topics - Monday March 28th, 2016
NY Millionaires: "Raise our taxes!"
Millionaires in New York want to pay higher taxes.
In fact, 51 of those wealthy individuals felt so strongly about paying their fair share, they have signed on to a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo asking him to make their temporary high tax rates permanent.
Daily Topics - Thursday March 24th, 2016
Confirmed: Good Science IS Good Business.
Many of us have known for years that good climate science is good business. And, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has finally confirmed that obvious point.
Daily Topics - Wednesday March 23rd, 2016
Victory in the Atlantic!
Grassroots efforts have paid off for the Atlantic coast. The Obama Administration has reversed course on offshore drilling in that region.
Back in 2008, Congress lifted the ban on offshore drilling in the Atlantic, and just a short time later, the Obama Administration announced that they would open up that region to offshore drilling.
Daily Topics - Tuesday March 22nd, 2016
What Happens When Neither Political Party Answers to the Bottom 90%?
As Donald Trump leads a full-scale war against the Republican establishment and elites, particularly through his attack on both their military and their trade policies, the Democratic Party is also in a predicament of its own.
Daily Topics - Monday March 21st, 2016
Businesses Exploit The Poor For a Buck.
If you really want to help the poor, you have to go after the businesses that exploit them.
According to a recent article over at Alternet, there are several billion-dollar industries whose sole purpose appears to be exploiting low-income families for profit. And, without some big changes to our United States Congress, scamming poor people for money will remain a lucrative business model.
Why Neither Party Can Survive the Downfall of the Working Class
Senator Marco Rubio dropped out of the Republican race on Tuesday after losing his home state of Florida to Republican frontrunner Donald Trump.
Daily Topics - Thursday March 17th, 2016
Go West, Young Man: Bernie’s Path to Victory and Political Revolution
So last night was pretty tough for Bernie Sanders.
Hillary Clinton won 4 of the 5 primary contests at play in Super Tuesday Number 3, and leads in a fifth contest in Missouri that’s still too close to call. She also added to her already significant lead in delegates.