The biggest prison strike in American history is happening now
America is currently in the midst of the biggest prison strike in the nation’s history.Campaign ActionInmates in approximately 12 states and 29 facilities have taken part in the strike to protest free...
View ArticleReady for ACTION? Ready to VOLUNTEER? Ready to CONTRIBUTE? Why Not Take a...
I left the Republican Party and the diseased conservative “movement” about 25 years ago. I was simply too disgusted by the growing religious fanaticism, and by tolerance for racist bastards like Jesse...
View ArticleRent's Due Next Week
For the full story here’s jtg’s own description — www.dailykos.com/...The shorter version is that Monterey Bay area Kossack, active Democrat and animal magnet jtg is a 15-year long-time caregiver for...
View ArticleTop Comments: the Harvey Haddix edition
What should have been baseball’s greatest pitching performance … undone by both bad luck ….. and a cruel decision years later, after the jump ….But first: Top Comments appears nightly, as a round-up of...
View ArticleAji and Wings: Autumn update plus something special!
*It’s autumn! And here around the northeast it means it’s mums season. Mums sold everywhere- garden centers, farmers markets, supermarkets… Mums in the cooling weather will stay blooming with some...
View ArticlePA, NH, NV & NC-Sen: Elizabeth Warren (D. MA) Pushes To Help These Women Win...
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D. MA):Donald Trump’s comments about sexually assaulting women are obscene. So gross that even the Republican Party is tripping over...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: News/Humor (with a "Who Lost the Week?" poll)
I post a weekly diary of historical notes, arts & science items, foreign news (often receiving little notice in the US) and whimsical pieces from the outside world that I often feature in "Cheers...
View ArticleIL-Sen: President Obama Gets Chicago Voters Riled Up & Ready To Elect Tammy...
Received this e-mail today from President Obama in support of Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s (D. IL) U.S. Senate campaign: Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D. IL) I’m so proud to be in Chicago today campaigning to elect...
View ArticleMarine Toys for Tots ♥ It's That Time Of Year, Again!
The US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is directed by the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, with the assistance of his staff, from the Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters, in New Orleans,...
View Articlecolumbus day, not!
Seattle Adopts Indigenous Peoples' Day The second Monday in October; will no longer be celebrated. as columbus day, in the city. by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Sept 27 2016In the past two months,...
View ArticleThe Daily Bucket: Fall comes to Spring Canyon
October 2016Spring Canyon is a privately-owned 100 acre property in western Gadsden County, FL that is being restored to native Longleaf Pines. I was there twice last week — once to prep for Saturday’s...
View ArticlePost-debate polls: Hillary Clinton wins again!
The first post-debate polls are coming in, and once again, viewers are declaring Hillary Clinton the winner. CNN/ORC:Hillary Clinton: 57Donald Trump: 34YouGov:Hillary Clinton: 47Donald Trump: 42Pundits...
View ArticleNew Clinton ad encourages men to stand against Trump's vile treatment of women
The Clinton campaign is releasing a new set of ads in the wake of Donald Trump's latest (of many) vile behavior toward women. This one features U.S. Army veteran Robert Kearney. "I fought for my...
View Article♥Happy Native American And Indigenous People’s Day♥ columbus day, not! (New)
Buy Aji And Wings Beautiful Native American Silverwork, Jewelry And Art November Pueblo BlessingHold on to what is good, even if it is a handful of earth.Hold on to what you believe, even if it is a...
View ArticleDon't let voter ID laws get in the way; provisional ballots are available to...
On Election Day, millions of voters will go to the polls in 17 states where they’ll face strict identification, early voting cutbacks, same-day registration elimination, proof of citizenship...
View ArticleDan Rather: Trump's threats towards Hillary were of a despot, tyrant, or...
Once again, award-winning, respected and admired journalist Dan Rather shared his opinion of Republican nominee Donald Trump’s “menacing” performance during the second presidential debate with...
View ArticleThat 2-minute clip when Hillary Clinton proved to the nation and to the...
When we talk about the second presidential debate on Sunday evening between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump, we can talk about interruptions, word salads,...
View ArticleHillary Clinton unveils a plan to help the poorest families
Here’s one for all the people complaining that this election hasn’t focused enough on policy. Hillary Clinton has released yet another detailed proposal aimed, this one aimed at helping families living...
View ArticleISIS in Iraq facing biggest battle yet
All throughout the summer, local militia and government forces have been building for a showdown in Mosul with ISIS. Mosul is by far the largest city held by the extremists, and the most profitable one...
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