Category Archives: politics

Higher Priority Than Deficits: Jobs, Programs, Investments

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

UNDERSTANDING THE FISCAL CLIFF (IN 2 MINUTES 30 SECONDS) By Robert Reich/robertreich.org/ December 3, 2012 Democrats, here are eight principles to guide you in the coming showdown over the fiscal cliff: ONE: HOLD YOUR GROUND. The wealthy have to pay … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Secret Advisors Identified

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “You look at the decisions it made especially in the last two years in going through the revolutions in Northern Africa and across the Middle East and to the Far East, and the only way … Continue reading →

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Tax the Rich

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

An animated video, narrated by Ed Asner, from the California Federation of Teachers

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They Should Have Listened to You, Barry

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Shocking Climate Disturbances

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Naomi Klein (author of Shock Doctrine) talks to Bill Moyers about hurricanes, climate change and how capitalism, in particular the the fossil fuel lobby, is harming the planet. 

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AT LAST, CALIFORNIA = HOPE

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The Land of Milk and Honey Once More By Robert Scheer/ Truthdig/ November 16, 2012 AP/Sandy Huffaker: A rainbow lands in a field of wind turbines visible from Palm Springs, Calif. What’s the matter with California? It is a question once … Continue reading →

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The Battle Rages On

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: Like Quotes? Check Out the BPR Editor’s QUOTATIONQUOTIENT.COM

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Don’t Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out, Texas

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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The Modern Dog

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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How Occupy Wall Street Helped Obama Win

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report There were a variety of factors that led to the re-election of President Barack Obama. One surely to be overlooked is the role of Occupy Wall Street in that decisive victory. Flash back … Continue reading →

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