May 2, 2013
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Adam Lanza. James Holmes. Jared Lee Loughner. Seung-Hui Cho. These names instantly bring to mind some of the worst mass shooting massacres of the last decade or so. But they have something else in common. In addition to reviving calls … Continue reading
February 4, 2013
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This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Rage of an Unprivileged ClassLike I said in the first post in this series, Obama didn’t waste time talking to Republicans in his inaugural address because he didn’t need to … Continue reading
January 30, 2013
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This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Rage of an Unprivileged ClassIn Part 1 of this series, I wrote that Republicans who were incensed that President Obama had nothing to say to them in his inaugural address … Continue reading
January 28, 2013
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This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Rage of an Unprivileged ClassIt was, of course, to be expected that Republicans would not like President Obama’s inaugural address no matter what said. In fact, it’s safe to say … Continue reading
January 7, 2013
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A growing number Republican Governors are refusing to expand their state Medicaid programs. The Supreme Court weakened the Medicaid expansion written into the Affordable Care Act, when it ruled that the federal government can’t penalize states that refused the expansion … Continue reading
October 12, 2012
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Man, that felt good. And it was fun, too. Vice President Joe Biden certainly looked like he was having a good time. In fact, Republicans’ biggest complain seems to be that Biden was having too much fun. He laughed too … Continue reading
October 11, 2012
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Robert Reich has some excellent advice for Vice President Joe Biden, regarding his debate we VP wannabe Rep. Paul Ryan: Don’t debate the earnest, affable Paul Ryan who’s likely to show up tonight. Debate the right-wing Randian behind those blue … Continue reading
August 14, 2012
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Sometimes there no joy in being right. Sometimes it’s just no fun to say “I told ya so.” This is one of those times. Depending on whom you ask, Mitt Romney choice of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as a running … Continue reading
August 9, 2012
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A little over a year ago, I wrote: When conservatives start talking “welfare reform,” progressives usually respond one of two ways. We either: (a) start inching towards the exits; or (b) stand in open-mouthed wonder, asking one another “Wait, they’re … Continue reading
July 31, 2012
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I was on Minnesota Public Radio’s “The Daily Circuit” yesterday, to talk about the Obama campaign’s tailored health care reform pitch to African Americans and Latinos. It’s one of the few times I can recall the White House being as … Continue reading
July 23, 2012
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Unless you’ve been off the planet for the better part of this year, you’ve heard all about Mitt Romney’s vulture capitalist career at the helm of Bain Capital — the private equity firm founded by Romney, where he gained the experience … Continue reading
July 19, 2012
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In a previous post, wrote that Mitt Romney was booed at the NAACP convention when he reiterated his support for repealing health care reform was because, what health care reform means for African Americans. Many people in the audience probably knew … Continue reading
June 29, 2012
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President Obama is visiting Colorado today, one day after the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. The state is the site of two major disasters. The first disaster is, of course, the wildfires now on record as the most … Continue reading
June 28, 2012
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Today was a victory. I’ll leave it to others to analyze the margins of that victory, parse out what the majority of the Court did and didn’t say, and what it means for the progressive movement, the health care reform … Continue reading
June 27, 2012
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The hubby and I were channel surfing last night and ended up watching Frontline. The feature story was "Dollars and Dentists". The more I watched, the more stomach churning it got. If the Supreme Court does a number on health … Continue reading
June 1, 2012
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Ed. Note: Jessica Valenti’s post at The Nation alerted me that yesterday was the third anniversary of the assassination of Dr. George Tiller. Valenti asks “What Would George Tiller Do?” about the recent attacks on women’s reproductive freedom. Today is … Continue reading
June 1, 2012
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Ed. Note: Jessica Valenti’s post at The Nation alerted me that yesterday was the third anniversary of the assassination of Dr. George Tiller. Valenti asks “What Would George Tiller Do?” about the recent attacks on women’s reproductive freedom. Today is … Continue reading
June 1, 2012
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Ed. Note: Jessica Valenti’s post at The Nation alerted me that yesterday was the third anniversary of the assassination of Dr. George Tiller. Valenti asks “What Would George Tiller Do?” about the recent attacks on women’s reproductive freedom. Today is … Continue reading
March 14, 2012
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John Steward did. The Daily Show Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook This illustrates one of the many reasons I love the guy.
September 13, 2011
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Just when I think I’ve heard and seen it all, along come the Republican presidential debates. Judging by a couple candidates’ of biggest applause lines, the GOP base is quite enthusiastic about (someone else’s) death, and apparently don’t care who … Continue reading