Justice For The Rest Of Us

A middle-aged social scientist who started blogging to support social justice and spread the gospel of non-violence. Though it may cost me followers, I will criticize the left when we make mistakes, including resorting to violence when it isn't necessary. Cesar Chavez, who organized disenfranchised migrant workers and Martin Luther King, who not only fought for civil rights but for economic justice, exemplify the principles I espouse here. But make no mistake about it: I am a proud member of the left.

On a personal note, I love Siamese cats, and I'm addicted to baseball. As a public service, I post one cute animal picture everyday. Don't be surprised to see something about music from the 60s every once in a while.

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classwarkitteh: No corgi deserves to be sad, ARREST the people who crashed our economy! Watch as 100s of homeowners, many of whom had their homes stolen by the banks, march on Washington DC http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution

classwarkitteh:

No corgi deserves to be sad, ARREST the people who crashed our economy!

Watch as 100s of homeowners, many of whom had their homes stolen by the banks, march on Washington DC http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution

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seriouslyamerica:

New favorite meme: Old Economy Steven

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prkns: Back when my Batfink was tiny!

prkns:

Back when my Batfink was tiny!

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Wall Street is writing its own regulation bill — RT USA →

stfuconservatives:

rtamerica:

Bank lobbyists have a direct influence on financial legislation drafted in Congress, and are in some cases even writing the measures themselves. Citigroup this month drafted a regulation bill that has already passed through a House committee.

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

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anarcho-queer: How The Monsanto Protection Act Snuck Into Law Slipped into the Agricultural Appropriations Bill, which passed through Congress last week, was a small provision that’s a big deal for Monsanto and its opponents. The provision protects genetically modified seeds from litigation in the face of health risks and has thus been dubbed the “Monsanto Protection Act” by activists who oppose the biotech giant. President Barack Obama signed the spending bill, including the provision, into law on Tuesday Since the act’s passing, more than 250,000 people have signed a petition opposing the provision and a rally, consisting largely of farmers organized by the Food Democracy Now network, protested outside the White House Wednesday. Not only has anger been directed at the Monsanto Protection Act’s content, but the way in which the provision was passed through Congress without appropriate review by the Agricultural or Judiciary Committees. The biotech rider instead was introduced anonymously as the larger bill progressed — little wonder food activists are accusing lobbyists and Congress members of backroom dealings. The Food Democracy Now and the Center for Food are directing blame at the Senate Appropriations Committee and its chairman, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. According to reports, many members of Congress were apparently unaware that the “Monsanto Protection Act” even existed within the spending bill, HR 933; they voted in order to avert a government shutdown. “It sets a terrible precedent,” noted the International Business Times. “Though it will only remain in effect for six months until the government finds another way to fund its operations, the message it sends is that corporations can get around consumer safety protections if they get Congress on their side. Furthermore, it sets a precedent that suggests that court challenges are a privilege, not a right.” The “Monsanto Protection Act” is located in Section 735 of the HR 933 bill, the full text of which can be read here.

anarcho-queer:

How The Monsanto Protection Act Snuck Into Law

Slipped into the Agricultural Appropriations Bill, which passed through Congress last week, was a small provision that’s a big deal for Monsanto and its opponents. The provision protects genetically modified seeds from litigation in the face of health risks and has thus been dubbed the “Monsanto Protection Act” by activists who oppose the biotech giant. President Barack Obama signed the spending bill, including the provision, into law on Tuesday

Since the act’s passing, more than 250,000 people have signed a petition opposing the provision and a rally, consisting largely of farmers organized by the Food Democracy Now network, protested outside the White House Wednesday. Not only has anger been directed at the Monsanto Protection Act’s content, but the way in which the provision was passed through Congress without appropriate review by the Agricultural or Judiciary Committees. The biotech rider instead was introduced anonymously as the larger bill progressed — little wonder food activists are accusing lobbyists and Congress members of backroom dealings.

The Food Democracy Now and the Center for Food are directing blame at the Senate Appropriations Committee and its chairman, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. According to reports, many members of Congress were apparently unaware that the “Monsanto Protection Act” even existed within the spending bill, HR 933; they voted in order to avert a government shutdown.

“It sets a terrible precedent,” noted the International Business Times. “Though it will only remain in effect for six months until the government finds another way to fund its operations, the message it sends is that corporations can get around consumer safety protections if they get Congress on their side. Furthermore, it sets a precedent that suggests that court challenges are a privilege, not a right.”

The “Monsanto Protection Act” is located in Section 735 of the HR 933 bill, the full text of which can be read here.

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classwarkitteh: RAISE YOUR PAW FOR Raise Up MKE who is in the streets with HUNDREDS of fast food workers striking in Milwaukee!http://raiseupmke.org/ Here’s hoping that the fast food workers labor movement continues to build. Think of what a stimulus that would be: workers who earn $15 per hour can purchase quite a bit more than people who struggle to get by on $8 or $10. 

classwarkitteh:

RAISE YOUR PAW FOR Raise Up MKE who is in the streets with HUNDREDS of fast food workers striking in Milwaukee!http://raiseupmke.org/

Here’s hoping that the fast food workers labor movement continues to build. Think of what a stimulus that would be: workers who earn $15 per hour can purchase quite a bit more than people who struggle to get by on $8 or $10. 

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Long live independent CD shops!

Long live independent CD shops!

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morecoffee: America’s First Climate Refugees: Newtok, Alaska is losing ground to the sea at a dangerous rate and for its residents, exile is inevitable

morecoffee:

America’s First Climate Refugees: Newtok, Alaska is losing ground to the sea at a dangerous rate and for its residents, exile is inevitable

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liberalsarecool: The “me first, you nothing” GOP resume standard.

liberalsarecool:

The “me first, you nothing” GOP resume standard.

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liberalsarecool: The Corporate class has taken all the profits while the average worker has seen little or no increase in pay. This phenomenon is called capitalism. And we’re tired of it.

liberalsarecool:

The Corporate class has taken all the profits while the average worker has seen little or no increase in pay. This phenomenon is called capitalism.

And we’re tired of it.

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