Insurers fight health care reform with dirty tricks, but public supports Obama plan
More proof out this week that the insurance industry’s sweet words for health care reform are dripping with hypocrisy. America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), which has been pushing a sham health care reform campaign masquerading as a grassroots initiative, now seems to be using dirty tricks and outright falsehoods in an attempt to keep some of their most profitable programs.
Reading the tea leaves
After decades of increased power and sway, the ultra-right wing of the Republican Party is not accustomed to having to serve as the 'loyal opposition.' (In fact, I don't think they fully understand the term — as the hysteria being whipped up by the radio shock-jocks and squawking heads at Fox is far from loyal, and their disorganized attempts to create an AstroTurf uproar barely qualifies as opposition.)
Tax Day rallies cry Tax the Rich!
“Tax Day” rallies were staged at post offices across the nation demanding that Congress enact President Obama’s 2010 budget which includes tax reforms that would close loopholes that enable corporations to escape billions in taxes each year.
Some good, most just okay, others not so much on American Idol
There’s always that one song that complements a good movie. The seven remaining American Idol contestants brought some of those songs back to life Tuesday night with this week's theme of choosing hit soundtrack tunes straight from the big screen.
Greening the economic stimulus
When most people think of President Obama's economic stimulus package, they think of new federal investments for infrastructure projects like building roads, renovating bridges, reconstructing railways or re-paving airport runways. But there is more to it than that.
The Marx of a good RSO
Students who feel crushed by capitalism can find their utopia in the open embrace of the Marxist Student Union, a Registered Student Organization, at The University of Memphis.
Art exhibit illustrates horrors of Iraq occupation
HOUSTON - Upon entering The Station Museum of Contemporary Art on the edge of the city’s downtown to view the exhibition “Iraqi Artists in Exile,” I was hit with the questions “How do we justify the destruction of a country and her people? What do we say?” This wonderful museum is renowned for its thought provoking exhibitions. This phenomenal exhibition has not been placed at any other museum in the United States due to its controversial nature. The exhibition evokes feelings of what oppressed people around the world are experiencing.
Resurrection of Intolerance
The fanatic right-wing, after taking a few days off to catch their breath, is back again with a vengeance.
Educate or die tour urges federal help to stop gun violence
CHICAGO – Leaders in the African American community here are tired of the senseless violence wreakking havoc in the streets due to gun violence and are calling on President Obama and the federal government to help curb the problem. Since the beginning of this school year 32 Chicago Public School children have lost their lives due to gun violence.
Minnesota voters: Give us our senator
Labor, peace and justice leaders in Minnesota hailed yesterday’s ruling by a three-judge panel that Democrat Al Franken won last fall’s race for the U.S. Senate, defeating incumbent Republican Norm Coleman by 312 votes.
