From the daily archives: Tuesday, May 24, 2011

At The Deficit Table: Wingnuts, Wall Street & Wealthy But Not Women & Working People

By Dave Johnson On May 24, 2011  

In DC the elite are gathered around tables discussing budget cuts but not jobs to cure a deficit largely caused by a lack of jobs and by tax cuts. The last time these DC geniuses gathered around tables they extended tax cuts for the wealthy, dramatically worsening the deficits that are causing their fainting spells [...]

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Beyond May 12 – What Happens Now?

By Greg Basta On May 24, 2011  

From Shana Mosher at Human Services Council:

On May 12, 25,000 people united to march on Wall Street, rally against budget cuts that will severely impact our communities and social safety net, and demand that banks and Wall Street corporations pay their fair share.

The energy and momentum before and on the day [...]

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Roy Moore: The Forgotten GOP Presidential Candidate

By Frederick Clarkson On May 24, 2011  

To read most of the media most of the time — mainstream, alternative, or even the political blogosphere, it is hard to find much mention of Roy Moore. This is somewhat odd, since the announcement of his exploratory committee made national news.

Moore, the disgraced former Chief Judge [...]

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