America in black and white in Alabama
In an age of “both sides do it” and “teach the debate,” some issues are simply black and white. So it was this week in Alabama, where truth and myth, … Read More
Month: April 2018
Rick Scott Permanently Funds Anti-Abortion “Fake Clinics” With Your Money
If someone told you that taxpayer money was being used to fund InfoWars, the Enquirer, or another fake news outlet, I image you’d be pretty ticked. However, at least—for the … Read More
Reid Insulted Gays a Decade Ago & Apologized. Trump Just Insulted the Disabled TODAY–AGAIN!
Let’s all remember that Trump has never apologized for doing this, and he never will: x x YouTube Video In fact, he doubled down on it and criticized the reporter … Read More
Huge problem for Democrats in 2020: We really don't have anyone who speaks at a fourth-grade level
I’m not exactly a fan of political pundit Chris Cillizza by anyone’s imagination, although his piece for CNN’s website about a recent interview Trump did for the Fox “News” Channel … Read More
Is Joy Reid being Frankenized
Here is the trouble with giving in to even obvious ratf*ck*ry, even when you know it is dubious, because you want to sent the right message. It opens you up … Read More
An updated logo and website for MoveOn members.
As MoveOn members turn toward the 2018 elections, we are launching a new website, have updated our digital tools, and are changing our logo! The goal is to have our … Read More
Host or Join a Community Meeting or Sign-Making Party on Saturday, April 28 or Sunday, April 29, 2018 to get ready for “Trump Is Not Above the Law” events
The post Host or Join a Community Meeting or Sign-Making Party on Saturday, April 28 or Sunday, April 29, 2018 to get ready for “Trump Is Not Above the Law” … Read More
Abortion, free speech, and the right to lie
In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver led a 20-minute deep dive into the world of “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs). With more than 3,500 such locations around … Read More
How Democrats Can Fight “Dirty” in 2020 for a Permanent Dem Majority
We didn’t lose the policy debate against the GOP in 2016—we won. We didn’t lose the “message war”, especially considering that the GOP’s only purpose is to facilitate the transfer … Read More
Listen Now and Take Action: “Trump is Not Above the Law” Emergency Call with Karine Jean-Pierre, Sen. Cory Booker, and movement leaders from Sunday, April 22, 2018
The post Listen Now and Take Action: “Trump is Not Above the Law” Emergency Call with Karine Jean-Pierre, Sen. Cory Booker, and movement leaders from Sunday, April 22, 2018 appeared … Read More
GOP Not Happy: Quinnipiac Poll Shows Serious $$$ Needed To Save Most Hated Senator
Who knew that being respected and liked by absolutely nobody might affect your election chances? It was just a few months ago that Ted Cruz enjoyed an 18-point lead over … Read More
BREAKING: Poison Attack on Thousands of Americans.
Thousands of American children have been poisoned. Thankfully, the US wasted no time in responding and….oh no–wait, they did. My bad. Cuz it’s just Flint: All of Flint’s 8,657 children … Read More
Unknown warplanes over Aleppo; explosion at Iranian base
This just coming in. Massive explosions are being heard from an Iranian weapons store at Jabal Ezzan / Azan Mount south of Aleppo, immediately after reports of unknown warplanes flying … Read More
Mich Republican grovels before his puppetmasters w/ resolution creating “Corporate Citizenship Day”
Cross-posted from Eclectablog. It’s no secret that Michigan Republicans are deeply in the pocket of corporations in our state. One of their first orders of business after taking control of … Read More
Assessing the damage in Syria (not a liveblog): First analysis
A new day. Information will trickle out over time, but let’s begin with what we know now. Let us start with the Pentagon briefing. They focus their maps and discussion … Read More
Morning of Bomb Strike: Fox & Friends Suggested It To Divert Attention From Comey's Book
It’s Washington DC’s worst-kept secret that Trump gets his foreign policy advice from the talking bobble heads at Fox News—specifically, from Fox & Friends, which Trump watches during his “executive … Read More
Syria Conflict Liveblog: Decision to strike taken; US attack underway. Explosions across the country
I’ll start this out relatively empty but update it quickly. Trump has approved strikes on Syria. White House briefing starts in one minute. 21:02 EST: He’s already ordered the launch. … Read More
Fox Claims Trump to Strike Syria. Trump to Address Nation Momentarily. Update: Trump Orders Strikes.
x #BREAKING It Begins. The United States will Strike Syria pic.twitter.com/t6fsRrW0zQ— The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) April 14, 2018 x Pentagon: decision has been reached to strike Syria. President Trump … Read More
Citing “civility and respect”, ACE Hardware RE-ADVERTISES on Laura Ingraham's Show
As a reminder, Laura Ingraham is an unapologetic bigot, who has attacked blacks, Hispanics, refugees, gays, and Jews. She is also no stranger to mocking children, even before she attacked … Read More
Stop Pompeo to Stop a War
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Syria tension (liveblog #3) – Samples acquired from attack victims; UK cabinet backs attacks
NOTE: If you’re a “ChemTruther”… if you disagree with Amnesty International, the OPCW, WHO, MSF, the UN (breakdown), and all public evidence about past attacks, and are here to do the same about the … Read More
Gingrich: Fox News must punish me for comparing FBI to Gestapo and Stalin
By now, most Americans know not to take former House Speaker Newt Gingrich at his word. The Fox News regular and failed GOP presidential candidate, after all, is on his … Read More
Syria tension (liveblog #2) – Night falls in Syria; samples acquired from attack victims
NOTE: If you’re a “ChemTruther”… if you disagree with Amnesty International, the OPCW, WHO, MSF, the UN (breakdown), and all public evidence about past attacks, and are here to do the same about the most recent … Read More
Syria tension (liveblog): Gen. Votel cancels appearance; May calls cabinet meeting for tomorrow
NOTE: If you’re a “ChemTruther”… if you disagree with Amnesty International, the OPCW, WHO, MSF, the UN (breakdown), and all public evidence about past attacks, and are here to do … Read More
Syria: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Bombing [Updated]
No lead-in needed; we all know what’s happened, and we all know what looks to be in the works. Let’s get into the news, but first, let’s get into the … Read More
A true social justice warrior has passed. Godspeed, Tony Trupiano.
Yesterday morning I got a text from my friend Stephanie White that said, simply, “Sad news about Tony.” I hadn’t heard any news but I knew which “Tony” she meant. … Read More
Why the Democrats Are Poised to Win BIG in Tennessee This Year
Democrats are kicking royal a$$ in Tennessee. The Senate race isn’t even close right now: Former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen (D) now has a 10-point lead over Rep. Marsha Blackburn. … Read More
Ivanka's Fashion Line Exempted from Trump's Chinese Tariffs (Yes, Really)
Has this contemptible carney family stopped even bothering to try to appear non-corrupt? Ivanka Trump‘s clothing manufacturing company will be exempt from new proposed tariffs against China. Just like Donald … Read More
US appears to be preparing airstrikes on Syria due to chemical attack on Douma [Updated x2]
With all of this time that had past, I was convinced, sure, somebody was going to write about the fact that the US looks to be preparing for a new round … Read More
Hella Privacy Happening in the Bay Area (And 34 Years Late Orwell May Have Something to Smile About)
The Berkeley City Council made history Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 by becoming the first municipality in California, and likely the United States, to enact into law its 'Surveillance Technology Use and … Read More
Poor folk still paying the costs of Mich Emergency Mgrs. One sold off the school playground equip.
Crossposted from Eclectablog.com. In April of 2012, control over Muskegon Heights schools was handed over to an un-elected Emergency Manager, appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. By July, Emergency Manager … Read More
Five years in prison for voting by mistake, thirty days for knowingly lying in court – Makes sense
So it just came down. The Dutch lawyer who lied to Robert Mueller got thirty days. That seems to be after Mueller asked the judge to throw the book at … Read More
MoveOn Members in Texas Vote Overwhelmingly to Endorse Gina Ortiz Jones (TX-23) for Congress
Members of MoveOn.org Political Action in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District have voted overwhelmingly to endorse Gina Ortiz Jones for Congress. In Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, 93% of votes were cast … Read More
There's Hella Privacy in the Bay Area (And 34 Years Late, George May Have Something to Smile About)
The Berkeley City Council made history Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 by becoming the first municipality in California, and likely the United States, to enact into law its 'Surveillance Technology Use … Read More
Real political reporting today requires that journalists focus solely on the big Republican donors
I’ve long thought that we have crossed the rubicon where it no longer makes any sense for journalists to follow, interview and report on the various Republican office holders. It … Read More
