Evening Blues Preview 6-16-15
Submitted by joe shikspack on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 2:49pmThis evening's music features Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins.
Diaries
The Fight Over the TPP Has Created a Dilemma For Democrats
Submitted by praenomen on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 1:45amWhen grassroots activists and union leaders threatened to withhold campaign donations from Democratic Congressmen who voted for Fast Track, it should have been a wake up call for all Democrats. If party members have been reduced to threatening representatives just to ensure voter interests are protected, then you know the party has lost its way.
Evening Blues Preview 6-15-15
Submitted by joe shikspack on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 2:38pmThis evening's music features blues singer Bertha "Chippie" Hill who frequently recorded with Louis Armstrong and Tampa Red.
Open Thread Monday 06-15-15
Submitted by smiley7 on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 6:10am
Good Morning Good People
A little pick-me-up music to join the coffee.
Dominican Republic to be 'Socially Cleaned' in two days
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 5:36pm
In two days about a quarter of a million people will be made stateless. They will have no homes, no passports, and no civil rights. There are several reasons for this, but the primary reason is racism.
Open Thread Sunday 06-14-15
Submitted by JtC on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 7:54amGood morning 99percenters!
Morning news dump and music by The Temptations
UK under pressure to respond to latest Edward Snowden claims
Sunday Times says Downing Street believes Russia and China have hacked into American whistleblower’s files, endangering US and British agentsDowning Street and the Home Office are being challenged to answer in public claims that Russia and China have broken into the secret cache of Edward Snowden files and that British agents have had to be withdrawn from live operations as a consequence.
The Reason Hillary Clinton Refuses to Discuss the TPP
Submitted by praenomen on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 7:14amThe TPP agreement has never been about helping average Americans obtain jobs. Its overarching purpose has been to ensure US corporations gain enough power to dominate international trade markets. More specifically, it was designed to deter China’s expansionist ambitions.
As CNN noted in April:
Really, this is about China.
An honest look at the impacts of free trade
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 4:48pmPresident Obama has declared that the temporary defeat of the TPP in Congress by the Democratic Party "will directly hurt" American workers.
The CATO Institute, most congressional Republicans, and Wall Street agrees.
Open Thread Saturday 06-13-15
Submitted by JtC on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 8:12amGood morning 99percenters!
Morning news dump and music by Blind Faith
Dallas police in standoff with armed suspect as bombs found in HQ - rolling coverage
Follow the latest updates as police deal with bombs left at headquarters and local stations and pursue up to four armed suspectsFour bags were found in front of the Dallas Police Headquarters. According to the Dallas police, one bag was confirmed to contain pipe bombs.
An explosive ordinance robot was dispatched to move the bags found in the parking lot. The police department just reported that the robot took a hit during an initial explosion. It remains functional, however.
Evening Blues Preview 6-12-15
Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 3:31pmThis evening's music features r&b musician Sly Stone.
