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Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Future of Elections?
In a little over a week California will vote on Proposition 14 which would drastically change the structure of elections. Proposition 14 would replace the current primary/general election format and replace it with two rounds of voting where the top 2 vote-getters in round 1 advance to round 2. Unlike the current primary system where the general election has one Democrat and one Republican, the new system would allow two Democrats or two Republicans to be in the final round if they were the two highest vote-getters. On the other hand, if each party coalesces around one candidate the final round could be very similar to the current system with one Democrat and one Republican. Advocates of the proposition feel … More >>
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The Disaster in the Gulf May Only be the Beginning…
We have yet to calculate the full extent of the damage in the gulf, but it’s looking like it may be the worst environmental disaster ever. Unfortunately, I’m afraid this is only the beginning… A couple of years ago, I read a book called The Wrecking Crew by Wall Street Journal columnist Thomas Frank (also the author of the great book, What’s the Matter with Kansas). He gets deep on the how the Bush Administration systematically broke down and sold off large portions of our government’s functions to the private sector. I can’t totally do it justice – you gotta read the book – but the gist of it is that conservatives don’t really believe that government should do much of anything. Ever since … More >>
Tagged administrative law, Bush, Federal Government, george w bush, obama, oil, oil industry, oil spill, Reagan Revolution, regulation, Thomas Frank
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“These Are America’s Wetlands”
Congressman Charlie Melancon broke down while giving testimony about the oil spill:
Tagged louisiana, melancon, oil spill
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An Evolving Manhattan
There’s a new MTA subway map! And the Times shows how the island of Manhattan has waxed and waned over time:
Tagged manhattan, map, mta, subway
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Join Us For The Anniversary Celebration Of The June Coup
The official flyer says it all: You’re invited to an Anniversary Celebration of last year’s State Senate June Coup at the home of the current State Senate Majority Leader, Pedro Espada Jr. An afternoon of indictments, corruption, special interests, FREE sushi and FREE t-shirts in Mamaroneck! FREE Buses available from NYC to Mamaroneck! Manhattan Bus Pick-Up: On 33rd St btw 7th & 8th Ave | Bolt Bus Pick-up | Corner of Penn Station @ 12PM Bronx Bus Pick-Up: Location TBD @ 12PM Or meet us there directly at 115 Beechwood Drive at 1PM. Contact Emmy by June 1 to RESERVE YOUR FREE SEAT: 203-444-9465 or vp@goMYD.com or fill out the form here Find it on Facebook here
A Choice To Make
“So we have a choice to make. We can remain one of the world’s leading importers of foreign oil, or we can make the investments that would allow us to become the world’s leading exporter of renewable energy. We can let climate change continue to go unchecked, or we can help stop it. We can let the jobs of tomorrow be created abroad, or we can create those jobs right here in America and lay the foundation for lasting prosperity.” -President Obama, March 19, 2009 Sign on to Avaaz.org’s 473K+ signature petition to ban offshore drilling and move the country into a clean energy future HERE. Greenpeace’s tracking of the gulf spill and actions HERE. White House blog re: oil … More >>
Tagged bp, clean energy, obama, oil spill
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