— by Connect the Dots USA on Facebook Instead of attacking struggling seniors, veterans, children and the working poor by slowing the inflation growth rate of an average $1,200/month Social Security check, shifting more healthcare costs to 65 and 66-year-olds and their employers, or slashing
The Humboldt County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to fill vacancies on the following unpaid Boards/Commissions. Information on each Board can be obtained by calling 623-6300. Anyone who might be interested in serving should submit a letter of interest to County
The NRA’s antics could hinder global efforts to reduce weapons sales to terrorists and regimes that abuse human rights. — by Don Kraus Does NRA stand for “No Rational Argument”? In response to the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the
The energy industry and Big Agribusiness are distorting academic research by wielding corporate influence. — by Wenonah Hauter In 1862, the federal government created the land-grant university system to produce critical agricultural research. Since then, America has relied on these schools to
— by Pat Garofalo on Dec 20, 2012 at 12:38 pm House Republicans today, in addition to voting on Speaker John Boehner’s (R-OH) so-called “Plan B” — which extends the Bush tax cuts on income up to $1 million — will also
— by Pat Garofalo on Dec 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) yesterday released the Republican “Plan B” for averting the so-called “fiscal cliff”: a bill to allow the Bush tax cuts on income in excess
— by Zack Beauchamp on Dec 19, 2012 at 11:49 am A Louisiana school district voted on Wednesday to ban from its schools any textbooks and school curricula that follows the guidelines of Texas’ extreme, ideological standards. Texas approved a hard-right curriculum
Have you noticed that Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has gotten a bit quieter about the events in Libya of late? Wonder why? Could it be the hypocrisy of the various positions his has taken over the last year that have finally come
126 Days? That’s ridiculous! They only show up for work for 1/3 of the year. Maybe we, as citizens, should take some serious action and start some sort of nationwide ballot initiative to cut their salaries by 2/3s.
