January 2012
“New Year’s Day: Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good...”
– Mark Twain (via wilde-whimsicalchild)
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Jon Stewart Crushes Fox News In The 2011 Ratings →
According to Comedy Central, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart averaged 2.3 million viewers per episode in 2011. Unlike Fox News, “The Daily Show” was up in total viewers (+7%) and all key demos: adults 18-49 (+6%); men 18-34 (+2%); men 18-24 (+4%).” The Daily Show was also the top cable late night talk show in terms of total viewers, and was generally dominant. While Fox News was losing 14% in...
December 2011
Apocalypse Not Now: 2012 Doomsday Predictions... →
jaison96:
On Dec. 21, 2012, many doomsday believers fear the apocalypse — anything from a rogue planet smashing into us to our world spinning end over end. However, the world should expect nothing more next year than the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, NASA says. Many people point to the end of the Mayan Long Count calendar on Dec. 21, 2012 as evidence of the coming apocalypse,...
The Euro will turn 10 years old Jan. 1, 2012. →
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WatchWeekly Address: Working Together in the New Year
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President Obama tells the American people that, by joining together, we can move past the tough debates and help to create jobs and grow the economy in the new year.
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“Victims of the disease AIDS argue, with no qualms of inconsistency about rights,...”
– Ron Paul on pages 22-23 in Freedom Under Siege
Ron Paul demonstrating that his version of liberty belongs solely to the free market. Oh, and that he’s a heartless asshole that loves making blanket assumptions about people suffering from a debilitating disease.
(via sinidentidades)
In the US, 3.5 million are homeless while 18.5... →
leftcollection:
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL:
“In the last few days, the U.S. government census figures have revealed that 1 in 2 Americans have fallen into poverty or are struggling to live on low incomes. And we know that the financial hardships faced by our neighbors, colleagues, and others in our communities will be all the more acutely felt over the holiday season.
Along with poverty and low...
Watchclimateadaptation:
Worth watching. The impacts on shipping and nuclear power plants along the Danube River in Europe was eye opening.
Extreme Weather: Episode 4
Extreme Weather looks at the weather-related disasters that seem to be plaguing the planet with increasing frequency due to global warming. This episode covers floods in the Philippines, severe storms in Scotland, drought along the...
2011 Year in Review: Eight Ways the Health Care... →
liberalsarecool:
“As we ring in the New Year, we also want to take a minute to reflect on the progress we made in 2011. I’m proud to say that we had a very productive year for protecting the health of all Americans, especially those who are least able to help themselves. From strengthening Medicare to expanding access to preventive services to holding insurance companies accountable – young...
Gingrich Floats Choosing Sarah Palin as Vice... →
Last night during a tele-town hall hosted by Ralph Reed’s Faith and Freedom Coalition, a caller asked Newt Gingrich if he would consider choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate if he wins the Republican nomination. Gingrich responded that Palin “is certainly one of the people you would look at” and told the caller that he is “a great admirer of hers,” saying “she was a remarkable reform governor...
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Percentage increase in National Debt by Presidency →
Reagan 189.0% Bush 43 89.0% Bush 41 51.6% Carter 42.6% Clinton 36.0% Obama 34.0%
“….between the Christianity of this land, and the Christianity of Christ, I...”
– Frederick Douglass, Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass (via arae-of-sunshine)
This Day In History: Dec. 29: Massacre at Wounded... →
pbsthisdayinhistory:
On this day in 1890, the U.S. Cavalry killed nearly 150 Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee, in South Dakota.
Almost a century later, in February 1973, another conflict came to Wounded Knee. Some 200 Oglala Lakota and American Indian Movement (AIM) activists seized the town, capturing the world’s attention for 71 gripping days.
With heavily armed federal troops tightening a...
10 Ways the Occupy Movement Changes Everything →
leftish:
by Sarah van Gelder, David Korten and Steve Piersanti — YES! Magazine
1. It names the source of the crisis. The problems of the 99% are caused by Wall Street greed, corrupt banks, and a corporate take-over of the political system.
2. It provides a clear vision of the world we want. We can create a world that works for everyone, not just the wealthiest 1%.
3. It sets a new standard...
New Yorkers are living longer
climateadaptation:
nycdigital:
Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Gibbs and Health Commissioner Dr. Farley announced yesterday that, surpassing national figures, New Yorkers are living longer than ever before.
Did you know that about 30% of NYC’s gain in average life span is due to a big drop in HIV-related deaths. For more info, visit http://on.nyc.gov/uAKegi.
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More sickening details about Mr. Family Values'... →
mohandasgandhi:
For those who are understandably having a difficult time keeping up with Newt Gingrich’s love life, we’re talking about Jackie Gingrich, the wife he left while she had cancer. This is the wife he refused to pay child support to, even after their lights and heat were shut off, until his constituents and friends started getting angry, all the while he was banging his 28-year-old...
A Brief Note On Voter ID Laws →
letterstomycountry:
In 2002, the U.S. Justice Department undertook a 5-year investigation into “voter irregularities.” At the conclusion of that investigation, the DOJ did not prosecute a single person for voter fraud. I think that’s a good way to introduce the topic of Voter ID laws to anyone who believes they are merely a reasonable precaution to preserve the integrity of our Democracy.
The...
Top 10 Immigration Stories of 2011 →
etiquette-etc:
1. Hate in Arizona: Two Mothers Mourn Their Murdered Children
Two Latina mothers were the main witnesses in parallel murder trials that shed light on the political climate of a state that has become a hotbed of extremism.
2. Losing Home—Immigrant Families’ Path Through Foreclosure and Beyond Queens Latino and New America Media trace the paths of three Latino immigrant families...
Ron Paul Not Anti-Gay, Just Wouldn't Shake Hands... →
crazybook-lovingchristiangirl:
projectqueer:
by David Badash
A former Ron Paul top aide, who worked for the Texas Congressman from 1987 – 2003, says he knows Ron Paul extremely well, has spent a great deal of time with him, and insists Congressman Paul is not anti-gay, but details two shocking anti-gay incidents, including Dr. Paul’s refusal to use a restroom owned by a gay man, and...
Obama Retains Hispanic Support →
reagan-was-a-horrible-president:
In a hypothetical general election match-up against Mitt Romney, a new Pew Research poll finds President Obama wins the Latino vote by a 68% to 23% margin. These results are quite similar to the outcome of the 2008 presidential election, when Obama carried the Latino vote over Sen. John McCain by 67% to 31%
These are metrics that matter. New and young Hispanic...
