Since 2010, homelessness had been declining, but in 2017 a rise in homelessness began. By our most recent accounts there are now 554,000 homeless people in the U.S. with many of the working poor being without a place to live. They could be paid more, but paying workers more would require CEOs and stockholders to get… Continue reading PBS NewsHour: After many years in decline, homelessness is on the rise. (28 Oct 2018)
Category: Politics
Anthony Scaramucci on The View (22 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci appeared on The View to talk about his new book Trump, The Blue-Collar President. (22 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci on the Today Show (22 Oct 2018)
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci talks about President Trump’s ability to connect with blue-collar workers, despite his wealthy upbringing. The topic is the subject of Scaramucci’s new book, “Trump, the Blue-Collar President.” President Trump, Scaramucci tells Savannah Guthrie, “definitely has a reality distortion field around him.” (22 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci on NBC News Meet The Press with Chuck Todd (21 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci appeared on NBC News Meet The Press with Chuck Todd to talk about his new book Trump, The Blue-Collar President. (21 Oct 2018)
POLITICS – ABC Australia Interview with Steve Bannon 2.0
On 3 Sep 2018, Sarah Ferguson of ABC Australia spoke with Steve Bannon about his plans to take over the world – or at least promote a global populist revolution that supports his goals. In past interviews Bannon has seemed a bit disheveled, defensive, and critical. This has diminished his appeal and made him an… Continue reading POLITICS – ABC Australia Interview with Steve Bannon 2.0
Poverty in America – How one of the world’s wealthiest nations still struggles with economic justice.
By some measures, our economy has never been better. The stock market is at an all time high and jobless claims are at about a 49-year low. End of story, right? Well… not really. We still have millions of citizens living in poverty. More than 20 million children are unable to get adequate food. The… Continue reading Poverty in America – How one of the world’s wealthiest nations still struggles with economic justice.
“RGB” Documentary Explores Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
With recent increased interest in the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back in the news and the documentary about her is having a renewed presence in conversations. Here’s more about the film. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected… Continue reading “RGB” Documentary Explores Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Dark Money” PBS Democracy Documentary About Impact of Secret Donors
Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. For a limited time you can watch the documentary on the PBS website. It’s also available on YouTube for rent or purchase. The film has a 94% positive rating on Rotten… Continue reading “Dark Money” PBS Democracy Documentary About Impact of Secret Donors
POLITICS – Meet John James of Michigan Running for U.S. Senate
Politics John James of Michigan is running for U.S. Senate. Below you’ll find his latest campaign ad that was released today. He’s new to politics, and as of June 2018, his opponent, a multi-term incumbent, has outspent him by 300% and his opponent still has $6.2 million cash on hand compared to the $868K on… Continue reading POLITICS – Meet John James of Michigan Running for U.S. Senate
LEADERSHIP: National Religious Leader Calls for Fewer Nice Guys – Asks for street fighters at every level of government.
On 28 Sep 2018, conservative Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. stated the following via Twitter: “Conservatives & Christians need to stop electing ‘nice guys’. They might make great Christian leaders but the US needs street fighters … at every level of government … because many Republican leaders are a bunch of wimps.” This is a… Continue reading LEADERSHIP: National Religious Leader Calls for Fewer Nice Guys – Asks for street fighters at every level of government.
Senate Judiciary Committee Vote on SCOTUS Nomination – Video (28 Sep 2018)
Below are live video streams of the Senate Judiciary Committee Vote on the SCOTUS Nomination from 28 Sep 2018. Videos are listed in alphabetical order by network provider. For the previous day’s hearing see SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018). CBS News Fox News PBS The Globe and Mail TIME USA Today Washington Post
SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018)
The video streams below are made available via YouTube of the Senate Judiciary Committee panel hearing on 27 Sep 2018 with testimony from Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford. The hearing began at 9AM ET and lasted many hours. Broadcasts are listed alphabetically in order of network name. For video coverage of the vote on the… Continue reading SCOTUS Hearing Video Coverage (27 Sep 2018)