Frankenstorm calls to mind Romney’s opposition to federal disaster aid
So Romney wants to dismantle FEMA, turn it over to the states, or, as he said during the primaries, privatize disaster relief altogether.
Quality care group wins “open government” award
The CCQCC recently won an "open government" award in recognition of the group's fight to open the books on the operation of the OMC.
Romney's entitlement and the 2012 elections
Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, and far-right Republicans love to throw around the word "entitlement." What breathtaking hypocrisy!
Outsourced Bain workers describe life in Romney’s America
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney is utterly disconnected from workers in America.
Three arrested for blocking trucks at Bain-owned plant released
Three protesters who were arrested when they refused to move out of the way of trucks leaving the Bain Capital-owned Sensata Technologies plant here have been released.
Census: America becoming more urbanized
In some ways, the nation is reversing previous trends; in others, it is forging completely new paths. The country is becoming both more integrated and more segregated.
Gas prices and presidential politics
The real issue is: who is to blame for the high prices, and what can be done to stabilize energy costs?
New Jersey, number one in solar power, passes “revolution bill”
"The bill could double the megawatts of solar power installed in New Jersey in the next few years."
Tea party tries to save one of its own in Illinois
Right-wing groups are pouring more than $1 million to support the reelection campaign of Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill.
“Adios Arpaio” campaign heats up in Arizona
The notoriously racist Tea Party darling likes to call himself "the toughest sheriff in the country," but it seems he is afraid to openly debate his main opponent.
