Yearly Archives: 2017
Amerika’s Jacob’s ladder
In this fantastic (in a poor sense) version of 2017's Jacob’s Ladder the other right-wing political party, the lesser of two evils Democrats, actually are looking very appealing to many. Why not?
Big Pharma’s charging you 10,000 times more for these pills
This is a serious problem for many of those suffering from neglected tropical diseases in the U.S. who are unable to afford the medications they need.
FCC refuses to investigate net neutrality comment fraud
The FCC continues to take no action to remove the fraudulent comments or to prevent them from being filed.
Should former Big Pharma CEO be in charge of regulating Big Pharma?
The Senate Finance Committee responsible for the decision has a long history with Big Pharma.
Disabled activist explains why he confronted Sen. Jeff Flake on airplane
“Republican politicians need to hear those voices. They need to take the blinders off and recognize what this bill will really do to people like me.”
Over 120 lawmakers call for an end to restrictions on gun violence research
The lawmakers want changes “that could help prevent gun violence while still protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.”
The triumph of the oligarchs
A tidal wave of public loathing is growing across the land – toward Trump, the GOP, and the oligarchs they serve; and to the deception, the wealth, and the power that underlies them.
FCC’s attack on net neutrality fuels movement for Internet equality and justice
The people of the Internet have power that will not be ignored.
Arf
“I honestly think that until we get on the same page, you can’t tell a woman about their abuse. A man cannot do that. No one can. It is so individual and so personal, it’s galling when a powerful man steps up and starts dictating the terms, whether he intends it or not.”
Gearing up for battle in 2018
How we respond to this crisis in the coming months will decide the future of our nation.