GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators blocked a bill to keep the government operating and allow federal borrowing, but Democrats aiming to avert a … GOP […]
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Democrats’ Budget Plan Would Cost Only Half of One Percent of GDP
At 10am this morning, the House Ways and Means Committee began its markup process on the Build Back Better Act, the Democrats’ major spending package… […]
Trickle of protesters at DC rally outnumbered by media, police
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the shadow of a fortified Capitol, a few hundred demonstrators turned up Saturday for a rally to support those charged in […]
‘An Important Time For Us’: Chicagoan Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
CHICAGO (CBS) — Like many Chicagoans, CBS 2 is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the history makers in our communities all month long. […]
Manchin Denies He Meets with Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Weekly But Says, ‘I Keep My Door Open for Everybody’
The senator responded to accusations from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives who have accused him of being bought by corporate … Manchin Denies He […]
Attorney seeks bodycam footage of CPD officer who confronted woman along Lakefront
CHICAGO — A recording of a phone call from Nikkita Brown to 911 tells her side of the story about why a Chicago police officer restrained her as she… Attorney seeks bodycam footage […]
Defense Contractors Are Top Donors to House Election Objectors, Report Finds-(Sludge)
On January 6, nearly two-thirds of House Republicans—139 representatives in all—voted to sustain objections to the presidential election results from… Defense Contractors Are Top Donors […]
WATCH: Mayor Cantrell gives New Orleans’ first post-Ida update
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO) – New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is expected to speak at 11:30 a.m. this morning on the state of rescue and […]
The Media and GOP Revel in Botched Afghan Withdrawal
Originally posted on On The Fence Voters: The daggers are out – sharpened the past seven months by a media devoid of drama, intrigue, lies, […]
School Supplies, COVID Testing And Vaccines Made Available At Back-To-School Health Fair In Oak Park
In another sure sign that back-to-school season is here, backpacks and school supplies were given away Saturday in Oak Park. School Supplies, COVID Testing And […]
What’s the difference between a booster and a 3rd dose of the COVID vaccine?
(WTEN) – As news of additional doses and booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine surface, many are wondering what is the difference? Third shot vs. […]
Neoconservatives seize on Afghan debacle to celebrate military force and ‘war on terror’
You would think that the Afghanistan debacle is another blow to neoconservatives: That the school of foreign policy experts inside the Beltway who … Neoconservatives […]
It’s Not Just Manchin: The Top Energy Dem in the House Also Has Fossil Fuel Conflicts
Amid the mounting climate emergency, the House Democrat who chairs the committee overseeing energy policy benefits from investments in large U.S. … It’s Not Just […]
Booster shots recommended for all Americans 8 months after receiving COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid … Booster shots recommended […]
Mass Psychology and Propaganda in Politics
For Edward Bernays, the conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in … Mass Psychology […]
AFL-CIO joins striking Nabisco workers on picket line
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Striking workers at the Nabisco Bakery in Northeast Portland held a rally Saturday to highlight their demands for a fair … […]
The Toxic Workplace and the Entitled Male. Getting Personal with the Personnel is Not OK
There was a time when sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace were laughed off, dismissed as good-natured fun. “Boys will be boys,” said with […]
Ralph Nader: Democrats Ushered in an Era of Corporate Fascism
The consumer advocate, author and former presidential candidate refuses to mince words about Democrats and their corporate bedfellows in a new … Ralph Nader: Democrats […]