Blog Archive: May, 2012

99% Spring Movement To Protest Corporate Greed At Verizon Shareholder Meeting In Huntsville Thursday

May 1, 2012

The Take Back the American Dream conference -- the summit for the 99% -- is taking place June 18-20 in Washington, DC. Click here to register. more »

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Rick Perry Puckers Up

By Terrance Heath

May 1, 2012

We can probably expect to see more of this. It will no doubt go on through the Republican convention. I mean the parade of Republican presidential wannabees now preparing to kiss up to Mitt Romney after attacking him so viciously — and accurately — during the seemingly interminable GOP primaries. (Which, by the way, are not officially over yet.) The latest to apply the chapstick and pucker up is Texas governor Rick Perry.

You may remember Rick Perry from his family's unfortunately-named hunting camp, video highlights from his inspired New Hampshire speech, or the "strong" reaction to his viral web ad. Most recently. however, the man who arguably had the best hair in the Republican presidential field made news for flipping his endorsement to Mitt Romney.

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Republican Noise Machine Accuses President Of Politicizing 9-11

By Dave Johnson

May 1, 2012

The full Republican media "noise" machine is rising up in a full-scale "hissy fit" because the President pointed out that Osama bin Laden was killed a year ago, under his watch. They are pretending to be absolutely outraged, accusing the President of politicizing the killing of bin Laden. more »

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We Can So Easily Create Jobs, Cut The Deficit And Revitalize Our Economy!

By Dave Johnson

May 1, 2012

The path to creating millions of jobs is so easy and obvious. Hire people to modernize the infrastructure and to retrofit buildings to be energy efficient. Millions would be paying income taxes instead of receiving unemployment or food stamps. The companies that supply the materials and steel would also be hiring and paying taxes, and the companies that supply them ... more »

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Meet The Maria Leavey Tribute Award Finalists: Samantha Corbin

By Bill Scher

May 1, 2012

The five finalists for the Sixth Annual Maria Leavey Tribute Award have been announced, honoring the person in the progressive movement whose behind-the-scenes work and selfless service has made an invaluable contribution to social justice. more »

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Mayday. Mayday. Mayday.

By Richard (RJ) Eskow

May 1, 2012

Mayday. Mayday. Mayday. This is the United States of America. Our pilot and crew are under the influence of unseen forces. Our position is unknown and our time is growing short. We have 311 million souls on board. We are in urgent need of assistance. more »

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