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Feinstein–Burr encryption bill effectively bans unbreakable encryption

By Charles | April 8, 2016

The legislation effectively makes it impossible for firms to implement unbreakable encryption in their products and still comply with the law. No thank you. Source: Feinstein–Burr encryption bill effectively bans unbreakable encryption Continue reading Feinstein–Burr encryption bill effectively bans unbreakable encryption

‘Hello, Sweden speaking’: Official hotline connects you with a random Swedish resident

By Charles | April 8, 2016

“We were sort of invited to answer the phone for Sweden and I thought I had to sign up,” said David Lamm, one resident who has heard from several callers, including two … Continue reading ‘Hello, Sweden speaking’: Official hotline connects you with a random Swedish resident

Yes, ‘Citizens United’ gives Republicans an electoral edge. Here’s proof.

By Charles | April 8, 2016

The 2010 Supreme Court ruling shifted the advantage to Republican candidates in state legislative races. Using a scientific approach, they were able to determine that the edge is between 4-10% points per … Continue reading Yes, ‘Citizens United’ gives Republicans an electoral edge. Here’s proof.

Hillary FeeltheBern Flyer

By Charles | April 7, 2016 1

A little flyer I saw in the way to work, brings up the whole argument that “if you don’t like Hillary you must hate women.” Continue reading Hillary FeeltheBern Flyer

Telephone Boxes Campaign – Melrose

By Charles | April 7, 2016

It looks almost like a campaign by the city!  In one night this week, ALL of the telephone boxes on a stretch of Melrose were painted with designs … Continue reading Telephone Boxes Campaign – Melrose

As Coal Use Drops, Investors Blow Nearly $1 Trillion Globally on Unnecessary New Plants 

By kkaybu | April 7, 2016

China in particular is struggling to fight a looming overcapacity problem. “China alone is housing the largest power market investment bubble the world has ever seen,” observed Lauri Myllyvirta, senior global campaigner … Continue reading As Coal Use Drops, Investors Blow Nearly $1 Trillion Globally on Unnecessary New Plants 

Bernie Sanders Just Unleashed on Hillary Clinton over Panama Papers

By kkaybu | April 7, 2016

In the midst of global outrage over the Panama Papers, Bernie Sanders is coming directly for Hillary Clinton, citing her support for the Panama trade pact. Let’s just say that the debate … Continue reading Bernie Sanders Just Unleashed on Hillary Clinton over Panama Papers

San Antonio school police officer slams 12-year-old girl’s face to the ground

By Charles | April 7, 2016

A San Antonio school police officer is under investigation after video shows him slamming a 12-year-old girl on her face. Cop slams 12 yr old girl’s face onto the concrete temporarily knocking … Continue reading San Antonio school police officer slams 12-year-old girl’s face to the ground

Natural-gas leak in LA could cause blackouts

By Charles | April 6, 2016

The Southern California Gas Co. facility has not fully operated since a massive leak was discovered in October. Is this a repeat of the highly corrupt Enron rolling blackouts in Los Angeles … Continue reading Natural-gas leak in LA could cause blackouts

GOP congressman: Voter ID law will help Republicans

By Charles | April 6, 2016

A Wisconsin Republican congressman confirmed Democratic critics’ claims Tuesday when he pointed to the state’s new voter ID laws as a reason the Republican candidate will be competitive there in the general … Continue reading GOP congressman: Voter ID law will help Republicans

DNC chair: I’m not doing good job ‘blocking’ Sanders

By Charles | April 6, 2016 3

Trevor Noah asked Debbie Wasserman Schultz if Sanders is being “cock-blocked” by the DNC. She kind of didn’t answer the question about how super delegates are somewhat anti-democratic and with her advice … Continue reading DNC chair: I’m not doing good job ‘blocking’ Sanders

Twitter Will Offer Employees 20 Weeks Paid Family Leave

By Charles | April 5, 2016

On May 1, Twitter will start offering both male and female employees 20 weeks paid parental leave. As with Etsy, Netflix and Facebook, the company seems to have realized that people who … Continue reading Twitter Will Offer Employees 20 Weeks Paid Family Leave