JEFF RUBIN – Why the oil sands no longer make economic sense
The Oil and Gas crowd are an addicted and confused force that take up air and space at a time when change is begging for action. Somewhat like the ‘Flat…
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Obama’s interview and his use of ‘N’ word commenting on South Carolina tragedy
One can do a google search and find a plethora of racist images of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama and yet this is what’s fuelling outrage? Listening to the interview…
Why Is the West Spoiling for a Fight with Russia?
At a time where the commercial media, or much of it, serves to whip up hysteria over challenges from ISIS, the so called aggressive actions of Putin and other US/Nato…
Ukranian Soldiers Captured and Then Released by Ethnic Russians (Video)
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger We have read accounts which differ substantially from the MSM line accusing Russia of sending troops and military equipment into eastern Ukraine. Here is some video which…
The Ukraine Crisis – It Is All About Control of Oil and Gas
Cold War propaganda has been ratcheted up considerably as the US continues its efforts to gain control and influence in the region that began a decade ago. Exxon, Shell and…
In the US, an “open season on black boys” after Zimmerman acquittal
by: Obert Madondo | Twitter: @Obiemad: (AP Photo/Javier Galeano) In the US, an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, is murdered in cold blood. The jury finds the alleged murderer, Florida…
‘This Is Our Last Chance’: Deep-Pocketed Dems Urge Obama to Reject Keystone XL
To avoid ‘catastrophic climate disruption,’ warn donors, president must take a historic stand By: Jacob Chamberlain | Published by Common Dreams on Friday, May 10, 2013 In a letter sent…
“Forward on Climate”: 35 0000 March on Washington for Climate Action
By Sierra Club | Feb. 17, 2013: Washington, D.C. – Today, during President’s Day weekend, more than 35,000 people are marching to the President’s doorstep to support immediate action to…
Prominent Canadians Support Forward on Climate Rally
by Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive, Feb. 15, 2013: Support from Naomi Klein, Maude Barlow, David Suzuki, and others: OAKLAND, Calif — Prominent Canadians from a variety of backgrounds…
Sierra Club Greets President Obama In Atlanta With Climate Message
By Sierra Club | Feb. 14, 2013: ATLANTA, GA – As President Obama visits Decatur today, members of the Georgia Beyond Coal Campaign will rally around the downtown Decatur MARTA…
Climate Action Now!: #ForwardOnClimate Rally in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 17th
via Sierra Club: Crippling drought. Devastating wildfires. Superstorm Sandy. Climate has come home — and the American people get it. What: The largest climate rally in U.S. history. When: February…
Unpacking the Ramifications of Obama’s Targeted Killing Memo
Rosa Brooks unpacks the Obama JD’s targeted killing memo: “Like many legal documents, this one does fine on its own terms, but looks a lot less satisfying when taken out…
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney On Targeted Killing: Lethal Strikes On U.S. Citizens ‘Legal,’ ‘Ethical,’ And ‘Wise’
Words fail (h/t): A friendly reminder from TAFKAdnA: The Obama administration claims that the secret judgment of a single ”well-informed high level administration official” meets the demands of due process…
US Immigration Reform Should Uphold Rights: Human Rights Watch
White House, Senate Proposals a Good Start by Human Rights Watch, Feb. 1, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US government should urgently reform its unfair immigration system to uphold the…
Cornel West Is Upset Obama Was Sworn In On Martin Luther King’s Bible
Dr. Cornel West, America’s most provocative public intellectual, progressive and champion for racial justice, explains why he’s upset that President Barack Obama was sworn in on Martin Luther King’s bible.…
President Barack Obama’s 2nd Inaugural Address: Full Text
Barack Obama took the ceremonial oath of office on Monday for his second term as President of the Unites States. Throughout his historic Inaugural Address, Obama repudiated the right-wing agenda.…
Racist Threatens Obama, Doesn’t ‘Understand What She Did Wrong’ [VIDEO]
Denise Helms is one of the worst people on the planet. Correction: the worst person in the world. Seriously. After President Obama won re-election on Tuesday, the 22-year-old California woman…
US Democrats Nominate President Barack Obama
The US Democratic Party Convention answered the bell and nominated President Barack Obama to face off against Republican nominee Mitt Romney. In what may have been the finest contrast possible…
A Tea Partier Decided To Pick A Fight With Irish President Michael Higgins
This is an amazing interview where Ireland’s President Michael Higgins lambasts Tea Party Style American Talk Show Host, Michael Graham. The Irish Talk Show is in progress…