This morning in DC, protestors marched in solidarity with Tar Sands Blockaders in East Texas, “blockading the doors to the … TransCanada lobby firm.” From Tar Sands Blockade: The crowd blockaded the door chanting: ‘No pipeline, No tar sands, No destruction of indigenous lands!’ Police were quick to arrive at the scene and arrested several [...]
Tag Archives | 2012 Election
Gallup: 15% of Registered Voters Have Already Cast Ballots
From Gallup: Fifteen percent of registered voters nationwide have already cast their ballots in this year’s election, according to Gallup Daily tracking for the week ending Oct. 28. That is up sharply from 5% a week earlier. The overall percentage either having already voted or planning to vote before Election Day has also increased – [...]
News Desk — Sandy: At Least 16 Deaths, 7.5 Million Without Power
No doubt you’ve seen the maps, showing a storm so immense it’s difficult to fathom. And of course we’re seeing live coverage, video and photos. Or perhaps you’re looking out your window to see the passing of Sandy. Flooding described as “unprecedented,” wind damage, snow, and a huge fire in NYC which is reported to [...]
Distrust in Media Political News Coverage Hits New High: Gallup
I can’t imagine this will surprise anyone, but today Gallup released the results of a new poll which shows a decided lack of trust in, or interest in watching, the media coverage of political news. Those who say they are “closely following” such news is lower than in previous election years. Americans’ distrust in the [...]
Queer Talk: I really don’t want to talk about Rick Santorum …
Joyce L. Arnold, Liberally Independent, Queer Talk, equality activist, writer. Apparently it’s Rick Santorum’s turn for extra added attention in the GOP wannabe race. And he’s making the most / worst of the moment, including in the LGBT media. My preference, truth be told, is to ignore his very anti-LGBT arguments and judgments. For one [...]
Progressive Notes: New American Worker PAC Vows to Push Dems to Hold the Line
Art offers his perspective as a movement progressive activist. A new super pac has been announced and it intrigues me. Called The American Worker, it will back Democrats in 11 states who are in districts with a large Latino populace. The best part is it won’t give resources to Dems who vote for free trade [...]
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