Featured

Featured Posts

[tagcloud number="6" orderby="count" format="flat" order="DESC" smallest="11" largest="11"]

Winning

Largest bank in Norway pulls its assets in Dakota Access pipeline

By kkaybu | November 18, 2016

A press release from Greenpeace Thursday says the largest bank in Norway, DNB, sold its assets in the Dakota Access pipeline. Divest! Divest! Source: Largest bank in Norway pulls its assets in … Continue reading Largest bank in Norway pulls its assets in Dakota Access pipeline

Tests Show Monsanto Weed Killer in Cheerios, Other Popular Foods 

By kkaybu | November 18, 2016

  “A key reason glyphosate residues persist in so many food products has to do with its widespread use in food production. Glyphosate is sprayed directly on several crops genetically engineered to … Continue reading Tests Show Monsanto Weed Killer in Cheerios, Other Popular Foods 

Is Trump Closing Himself off from the Press?

By iamnotarobot | November 17, 2016

Trump ditched his press pool for the second time in less than a week [Trump] banned journalists from nearly two dozen media outlets, including The Washington Post, from covering his events. Not … Continue reading Is Trump Closing Himself off from the Press?

Jon Stewart Points Out Liberal Hypocrisy in Wake of Donald Trump’s Win

By Charles | November 17, 2016

“There’s now this idea that anyone who voted for him has to be defined by the worst of his rhetoric.” “I don’t believe we are a fundamentally different country today than we … Continue reading Jon Stewart Points Out Liberal Hypocrisy in Wake of Donald Trump’s Win

“What do they think the USA was before Trump? Not dangerous?”

By Katerina | November 17, 2016

The following are transcribed excerpts of Tariq Ali’s commentary of the elections. “If Sanders had been the candidate of the democratic party he would have won.  Trump is not beholden either to the … Continue reading “What do they think the USA was before Trump? Not dangerous?”

All lobbyists have been cut from Trump’s transition team

By Charles | November 16, 2016 1

The decision was one of Mike Pence’s first since formally taking over the transition on Tuesday. This is being reported by the Wall Street Journal that all lobbyist appointees originally picked by … Continue reading All lobbyists have been cut from Trump’s transition team

North Dakota Pipeline: Why protesters call it a ‘death sentence’

By Charles | November 15, 2016

  If the pipeline were to leak or burst, it would send oil deep into the Missouri River, the Standing Rock Sioux’s single source of water. They are there because the proposed … Continue reading North Dakota Pipeline: Why protesters call it a ‘death sentence’

How Police Used Tinder to Spy on Brazilian Activists | The Daily Dot

By Charles | November 15, 2016

A Brazilian Army intelligence officer reportedly used Tinder to infiltrate and effect the arrests of nearly two dozen activists in São Paulo, according to Motherboard. Army Captain Willian Pina Botelho is said … Continue reading How Police Used Tinder to Spy on Brazilian Activists | The Daily Dot

Winning

Google will soon ban fake news sites from using its ad network 

By kkaybu | November 15, 2016

Today, Google announced that its advertising tools will soon be closed to websites that promote fake news, a policy that could cut off revenue streams for publications that peddle hoaxes on platforms … Continue reading Google will soon ban fake news sites from using its ad network 

Dakota Access Pipeline delayed to undergo further review

By Charles | November 15, 2016

The US Army Corp of Engineers has delayed the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline to hold further discussion with the tribe, which has opposed the project. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, which relies … Continue reading Dakota Access Pipeline delayed to undergo further review

Winning

Reid endorses Ellison for DNC chairman 

By kkaybu | November 14, 2016

“Now is the time for new thinking and a fresh start at the DNC,” says the retiring Nevada senator. Maybe they’re listening! Yes! Source: Reid endorses Ellison for DNC chairman – POLITICO Continue reading Reid endorses Ellison for DNC chairman 

Hi America. It’s North Carolina. We Know What You’re About to Go Through.

By Charles | November 14, 2016

Hello America,It’s North Carolina. We know some of you are a little jittery right now about the 2016 election. We understand. Next year will be the first since 1928 in which Republicans … Continue reading Hi America. It’s North Carolina. We Know What You’re About to Go Through.