This season, more so than any other (thanks Super PACs and Nondisclosing Groups), the attack ads are in full effect. It reminds me of the timeless Mark Twain quote, “If we would learn what the human race really is at bottom, we need only observe it in election times.” Catch up on the rest of… Read more:
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When Will Your Mad As Hell Moment Happen?
If you’ve been living under a rock, like I have, then you might have missed Dylan Ratigan’s mad as hell moment the first time around. If you’ve already seen it too many times, then just jump past it and read the rest of this post. If you haven’t, then take a couple of minutes and… Read more:
EPA Ruling Gets Huge Response. Thank You! Now What!?
In the last few months, Americans submitted more than 800,000 comments in support of a new Environmental Protection Agency ruling, the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards–the first-ever national policy to curb dangerous mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. This is an unprecedented outpouring of support for cleaner air. I want to thank everyone who joined… Read more:
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Participate in a National Day of Action for Safer Chemicals: Stroller Brigades [August 10, 2011]
Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families and their partner organizations are organizing a National Day of Action for August 10th, 2011: The Safer Chemicals Stroller Brigade: “Are you tired of trying to find safe products for your family? It seems every week we learn about a new toxic chemical in our homes. Hormone-disrupting chemicals in household cleaners,… Read more:
People Who Think Toxic Air Pollution is Awesome: Cynthia Lummis, Fred Upton, Ed Whitfield, Mike Ross
You know what’s great about America? Politicians can shit on other people’s lives without fear of any repercussion. They can pimp themselves out to special interest groups and big money in order to keep their campaign coffers full, while posturing about how well they serve their constituents. Now that’s freedom. So in honor of those… Read more:
The Problem with Democracy
I’m guilty of it. You’re guilty of it. In fact, most of us are guilty of it. Guilty of apathy and ignorance. Guilty of blind faith that our political representatives will have our best interests at heart. Guilty of not educating ourselves on important issues beyond what can be included in a sound bite. Guilty… Read more:
I’m Calling You Out for Clean Air
You’re all worthless and weak. Every single one of you claim that you love your children and your families so much that you would do anything for them – you would protect them, advocate for them, even die for them. But you won’t lift a finger to protect one of their most precious resources: clean… Read more:
Chocolate Lovers: Help stop the bloodshed in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, called the ‘pearl of West Africa’, is on the brink of civil war – and chocolate companies could play a critical role in stopping the bloodshed. Despite losing elections in November and united international pressure and sanctions to remove him, Laurent Gbagbo is clinging to power. Revenues and tariffs from cocoa, the country’s… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Political Signs
Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Parenting Widens the Political Gender Gap
According to new research from North Carolina State University, women become more liberal and men become more conservative as they become parents. “Parenthood seems to heighten the political ‘gender gap,’ with women becoming more liberal and men more conservative when it comes to government spending on social welfare issues.” – Dr. Steven Greene, NC State… Read more: