Child sexual abuse – a moral failure
The long-term implications of shattered young lives, lost jobs, and lost opportunities for so many people cannot be measured. As we find out more details of the story, the circle of victims grows wider.
Occupy Wall Street? Why?
A most interesting article from Alternet, looking at the reasons for numbers of young people taking to the streets and risking arrest and possible police brutality to make their...
The GOP’s War on Women…at the State Level
In recent months, we have seen a drastic and alarming increase in the number of laws passed that would restrict a woman's right to choose. After the elections of...
ALEC Exposed…again!
An article appeared today on OpenSecrets Blog concerning ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and the corporations who support their efforts, some 23 of the world's largest. ALEC, for those...
The American Dream Conference
The first American Dream conference will take place October 3 - 5, 2011 in Washington, D.C. I am posting a number of emails that I have received and will...
Shovel-ready in a Sagging Economy
Good morning, Planeteers!
I trust you all are doing okay, having come through all this angst. Now that Congress is on their five-week PAID vacation, we can all step back...
Satan’s Letter to Pat Robertson
My son was good enough to send me this copy, knowing full well that I was stewing over Pat's asinine comments about the earthquake virtually destroying Haiti:
The 'Devil' Writes...
Our Failed Intelligence
The quickest way to let you all know of a breaking news story is to post a new article that hopefully everyone will see.
Richard Wolffe, an analyst on MSNBC,...
An Incomprehensible Crime
I find myself here again, asking for the help of the Planet community. I received a phone call a few minutes ago that shocked and appalled me. ...
Call Out Hypocrisy in 2010
In perusing the headlines at HP, I stumbled upon a very interesting article by Congressman Eric Massa of New York. Apparently, the most recent personal attack on President...