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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… Read More
Tagged open primary
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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… Read 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:
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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.”
Tagged bp, clean energy, obama, oil spill
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