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Yearly Archives: 2017

How to confront Republican family members about the GOP tax plan (a holiday guide)

Here are the 3 main Republican arguments in favor of the Republican tax plan, followed by the truth.

Judge sides with Big Oil in Maine pipeline case

This lawsuit will determine if the residents of South Portland are allowed a say over those risks or if the oil industry will overrule residents.

Trump caves to Big Ag, reverses humane requirements for “USDA Organic” livestock

Consumers pay more for organic with the expectation that the animals are treated more humanely than in conventional farming.
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Trump judicial nominee can’t answer basic questions on law

"The questions he was being asked could be answered by a second year law student.”

Trump administration bans CDC from using these words

A CDC analyst said he was unable to recall a previous time when words were banned from budget documents because they were considered controversial.

Federal judge rules in favor of women on birth control

“This is just the first step, but today is a critical victory for millions of women and families and for the rule of law.”

Another lawmaker resigns after sexual harassment accusations

Seven women, who are all current or former aides at the Alaska Capitol, reported the unwanted sexual advances.

Where is Marley’s ghost… When we really need him?

The overwhelming preponderance of dead-end box store jobs and part-time positions offering little or no benefits is what we have become in this so-called modern era.
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MUST-SEE VIDEO: 5 threats today to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante after Trump’s decision

Following the lead of Native American tribes, The Wilderness Society and other groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump for violating the Antiquities Act.

Widow of state rep. who committed suicide plans to run for his seat

Refusing to believe the allegation of child molestation against her husband, Rebecca Johnson announced that she will be running for his seat in Kentucky’s 49th House District.