The midterms left a bad taste in many people’s mouths, whether because they were disappointed at the small gains made by Democrats or because the results did… Read more “Forget The House: Focus On Home”
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The First Woman in Congress Braved Political Charges of Treason
The first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress was Montana’s Jeannette Rankin. Her most noteworthy feat was her opposition to war. Then, very much like now,… Read more “The First Woman in Congress Braved Political Charges of Treason”
Martin Luther King III and Rand Paul to Fight Poverty
In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. started a multi-racial effort to put an end to poverty known as the Poor People’s Campaign. At the time, King traveled… Read more “Martin Luther King III and Rand Paul to Fight Poverty”
Dennis Rodman’s Love For Trump Is Easy To Explain
Dennis Rodman isn’t a stranger to controversies. The prolific athlete, actor, and businessman has a history of living large, so when news broke Rodman had endorsed Donald… Read more “Dennis Rodman’s Love For Trump Is Easy To Explain”
CA’s knees tremble under the weight of a $443 billion debt
Federal unfunded pension liabilities are soaring. But as states deal with their own pension troubles, public services take a major hit. Between 2008 and 2012, the state… Read more “CA’s knees tremble under the weight of a $443 billion debt”
Doomed to repeat history: Funding Syrian rebels could create another Libya-like foreign policy crisis
Originally posted here. Watching history repeat itself was not enough for Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). The senator from Kentucky took the stage yesterday morning and didn’t stop… Read more “Doomed to repeat history: Funding Syrian rebels could create another Libya-like foreign policy crisis”
