Category Archives: Originals

Defining American Freedom

Source:TIME Magazine– “A marcher with “Freedom Now CORE” on his shirt joins in cheers of Mississippi Freedom march leaders assembled at the foot of a Civil War memorial statue in Grenada, Miss., in 1966. ” From TIME Magazine. “We tend … Continue reading

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Thom Hartmann: ‘The Hidden History of the Supreme Court & The Betrayal of America’

Source:Thom Hartmann talking about his book. You can also see this post on Blogger. “Thom Hartmann reads from his new book, the Hidden History of the Supreme Court & the Betrayal of America, explaining how the Supreme Court has spilled beyond … Continue reading

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Real Time With Bill Maher: ‘New Rule: Scary Socialism’

Source:Real Time With Bill Maher arguing for socialism? “In his editorial New Rule, Bill argues that socialism isn’t as scary as it sounds and calls on Democrats to ramp up their rhetoric against Trump.” From Real Time With Bill Maher At … Continue reading

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Thom Hartmann: ‘Jeff Cohen & The Media’s Role in the Donald Trump Regime’

Source:Thom Hartmann talking to left-wing political activist Jeff Cohen. “Jeff Cohen, Director of the Park Center for Independent Media, talks about Trump’s effect on the media.” From Thom Hartmann “Conversations With Great Minds P2 – Jeff Cohen” Source:Russia Today So the … Continue reading

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NCSL: ‘Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients and Public Assistance’

Source:NCSL– report on drug testing. “At least 15 states have passed legislation regarding drug testing or screening for public assistance applicants or recipients (Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and … Continue reading

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PBS: ‘Iowa Caucus History: The Rise & Fall of Howard Dean in 2004’

Source:PBS with a look at Howard Dean For President (2004) “By the fall of 2003, Vermont Governor Howard Dean had captured the support of many in the Democratic Party. With a late push and major reinvestment in his Iowa campaign, … Continue reading

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Vice News: Institutionalized: Mental Health Behind Bars

Source:Vice News with a look at Cook County Jail in Illinois. “America’s relationship with its mentally ill population continues to suffer as a result of inadequacies in the country’s mental health care system. For the mentally ill in Chicago, the … Continue reading

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Reason Magazine: ‘Overcrowded: The Messy Politics of CA’s Prison Crisis’

Source:Reason Magazine– life in California prisons. “Watch the video for a deep dive into the politics of California’s prison overcrowding problem, featuring interviews with state prison officials, local sheriffs, and former inmates. “A prison that deprives prisoners of basic sustenance, … Continue reading

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CBS News: Face The Nation: Bob Schieffer- Sunday Talk Syria

Source:CBS News Face The Nation anchor Bob Schieffer. “Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer praises President Obama’s decision to target extremists in Iraq and Syria.” From CBS News There are times in very man’s presidency when you have to take a … Continue reading

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Democracy Journal: Mike Konczal: ‘The Voluntarism Society Myth’

Source:Democracy Journal I was waiting to read from Mike Konczal in his piece some call for nationalizing private charity and completely nationalizing private charity all together and giving the Federal Government complete control over the charity system in the United … Continue reading

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