As President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress intensify their push for massive corporate tax cuts that critics have said would encourage businesses to offshore profits and jobs, a new report published Tuesday by U.S. PIRG and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) found that 73 percent of companies on the Fortune 500…
Month: September 2020
Fears of Radiation Leak Soar After North Korea Nuclear Site Collapse Kills 200
Experts are issuing urgent warnings of a possible radiation leak following the collapse of a tunnel at North Korea’s Punggye-ri nuclear test site, an accident that reportedly killed at least 200 people. “Should [the Punggye-ri site] sink, there is a possibility” that hazardous radioactive gas could be released into the atmosphere, warned South Korea weather…
'Not Only Unconstitutional, But Heartless': ACLU Lawsuit Demands Freedom for 10-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for refusing to release 10-year-old Rosa Maria Hernandez—who has cerebral palsy and is recovering from surgery—to her family, in defiance of her doctor’s recommendations. Outrage over her case has made national headlines and produced a viral social media campaign featuring the hashtag #FreeRosa. Click Here:…
As GOP Readies All-Out Assault on Social Safety Net, Viral Video of Billionaire's Son Shows Who Benefits From GOP Tax Scam
After congressional Republicans approved a tax plan on Wednesday that gives massive tax breaks to corporations and wealthy Americans while raising taxes on working families, the son of billionaire Bill Koch emerged as the face of those who will benefit from the scheme while it turbocharges inequality and lays the groundwork for a massive assault…
Do Dems need someone people like to beat Trump?
Democrats are debating how likable their nominee will need to be ahead of a 2020 presidential race they predict will be the most negative and bruising political campaign in history. Some say finding a fighter to take on President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back…
Sarah Jessica Parker endorses Cynthia Nixon for NY governor
Sarah Jessica Parker says her longtime “Sex and the City” co-star, Cynthia Nixon, has her vote in the New York gubernatorial race. The 53-year-old actress wrote to her more than 4 million followers on Instagram on Thursday: @cynthiaenixon A mother An activist An advocate A fighter A NY'er A dear friend Running for Governor of our…
Federal court to appoint special prosecutor to defend Arpaio's guilty verdict after Trump pardon
A federal appeals court will name a special prosecutor to argue that the guilty verdict against former Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio should remain on the books despite President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper…
Action Photos from the Intermat JJ Classic
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Latest North Korea Missile Test Offers Opportunity to List Global Cities US Arsenal Can Hit: Every Single One. Within an Hour.
With many headlines overnight warning that Pyongyang now has the ability “to hit Washington, D.C.” with an intercontinental ballistic missile, the latest test by North Korea on Tuesday offers a new opportunity to remind people about the list of global cities the U.S. military could strike with its massive arsenal of ICBMs, Naval-based cruise missiles,…
With Heavy Edits, FCC Commissioner Turns Pai's Plan to Kill Net Neutrality Into One That Would Save It
With the FCC’s vote on chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to eliminate net neutrality protections just two days away, Democratic FCC commissioner Mignon Clyburn circulated an “alternative” proposal that transforms Pai’s policy document into a plan to save the open internet by axing the bulk of its contents and leaving just a few words intact. “After…