Author: KJ McElrath

GOP to Pass Law for Oil Companies to No Longer Pay Environmental Royalties – CLICK TO HELP STOP THEM

GOP to Pass Law for Oil Companies to No Longer Pay Environmental Royalties – CLICK TO HELP STOP THEM

Posted by | Jul 20, 2015 | , , |

Demonstrating yet again that they are nothing more than whores for Big Oil, the GOP members of Congress are preparing to eliminate a statute that requires oil and gas companies to pay royalties for offshore drilling. Nearly half a century ago, Congress passed Public Law 88-578, under which oil and gas companies were obligated to pay a “conservation royalty” in exchange for drilling in US waters.  These royalties are used for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCL), protecting parks, national historic sites and other public parks and monuments. It helps in the maintenance and protection of national treasures...

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Warren Joins Sanders at Netroots Nation Conference – And it Was HUGE

Warren Joins Sanders at Netroots Nation Conference – And it Was HUGE

Posted by | Jul 19, 2015 | |

The most exciting news of the election season so far: Elizabeth Warren joined Progressive Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in Phoenix, Arizona for the Netroots Nation Conference this past weekend. The appearance of two high-powered Progressive champions was predicted to fan the growing bonfire of populism into an all-out inferno, completely transforming the political landscape for 2016. If the number of supporters who showed up is any indication, this is exactly what is happening. With 11,000 in attendance, Saturday evening’s rally was Sanders’ biggest yet. And this was in a “red” state. Elizabeth Warren delivered the keynote address that morning...

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What a Sanders-Warren Ticket Means: Historic World Change for the Better

What a Sanders-Warren Ticket Means: Historic World Change for the Better

Posted by | Jul 19, 2015 | |

Bernie Sanders is the first real statesman to run for the White House in decades. By focusing on the real issues (as opposed to shallow distractions such as flags, non-existent threats, and celebrity scandals) and refraining from attacking his opponents, he is gaining support across the spectrum at a greater rate than any of us could have imagined three months ago.  At the same time, Senator Elizabeth Warren, who shares Sanders’ Progressive ideals and has been supportive of his campaign, could be his most likely running mate. What would a Bernie – Elizabeth Administration look like – and what...

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Democrat Jim Webb Says “His Party Has Moved Way Far to the Left.” What Planet is Webb Living?

Democrat Jim Webb Says “His Party Has Moved Way Far to the Left.” What Planet is Webb Living?

Posted by | Jul 19, 2015 | |

Former Democratic Senator Jim Webb of Virginia either doesn’t get it – or he is not paying attention.  When Fox News host Bret Breir interviewed Webb July 12, Breir pointed out how Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have energized the Democratic base, and he asked, “Who are the Jim Webb Democrats?” Webb’s response: “I believe we can bring a different tone to the Democratic Party. You’re right. The party has moved way far to the left, and that’s not my Democratic Party.” Wake up, Mr. Webb. In case you haven’t noticed, Bernie Sanders has been drawing hundreds of enthusiastic...

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Fox’s Answer to Childhood Obesity – Skinny Kids Should Bully Obese Kids

Fox’s Answer to Childhood Obesity – Skinny Kids Should Bully Obese Kids

Posted by | Jul 17, 2015 | , |

Fox News has long been known as a hate-mongering, divisive organization that profits handsomely from demonizing anyone who is different from the norm. This week, their very own Lou Dobbs, racist, xenophobe and hack journalist  advocated “bullying” overweight children. He apparently believes that the best way to get the obese children to change their ways is for skinny kids to bully them. It’s all for their “own good.” Dobbs, the quintessential “angry old white man,” is none too thin himself. His comments came after a segment of Outnumbered  that aired on July 13th. The discussion, which seemed to start...

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