By Kimberley Johnson on October 14, 2015
' I Want Equal Pay, Hollywood's Sexist Double Standards, Jennifer Lawrence Writes About Pay Inequality, Jennifer Lawrence: No More Being 'Likable
Celebrity, Economics, Equal Rights, Uncategorized, Women's Issues
Actress Jennifer Lawrence wrote about earning less than her male colleagues on Lena Dunham’s site, Lenny. In her essay titled Why Do I Make Less Than My Male Co‑Stars?, she wrote: “I’m over trying to find the ‘adorable’ way to state my opinion and still be likable!” After Sony Pictures’ internal computer system was […]
By Samuel Warde on September 30, 2015
Donald Trump, Donald Trump Tax Plan Fail, Election 2016, Tax Reform, Taxes, Why Donald Trump declared bankruptcy 4 times
Economics, Election 2016
If you ever wondered about the reason why Donald Trump has declared bankruptcy four times, a quick peek at the Republican presidential hopeful’s tax plan might provide some insight. In short, Trump’s voodoo science economics simply doesn’t work and even conservatives think so. Take, for instance, noted conservative think tank Tax Foundation that collects data […]
By Kimberley Johnson on September 25, 2015
CBO reveals the government cost of defunding Planned Parenthood, The cost of defunding Planned Parenthood
Economics, Reproductive Rights, Republican Logic, Republicans
Right-wing lawmakers and media have been laser focused in their mission to defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans in Congress are threatening a government shutdown unless they get their way. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) crunched the numbers and according to a new September report, defunding Planned Parenthood would cost the government $130 million over ten years. […]
By Samuel Warde on August 24, 2015
Congress, Pope Francis
Climate/Nature, Economics, Immigration, Politics, Pope Francis, Religion, Republicans, Social Justice
The Vatican recently released details regarding the first trip to the United States by Pope Francis, “a six-day visit that will take the pontiff from the halls of power to the margins of society,” including a 48-hour visit to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. According to the Pope’s official itinerary, Francis is scheduled to arrive […]
By Samuel Warde on August 18, 2015
Bernie Sanders, Brave New Films, Koch Brothers, Social Security
Activism, Economics, Election 2016, Right Wing Lies, Videos
The billionaire Koch Brothers have been described as “the poster boys of the 1 percent.” No matter what the Koch Brothers might have you think with the near endless propaganda campaign, Social Security is NOT in danger of going bankrupt! Bernie Sanders lays the SMACKDOWN on #Koch Brothers Social Security lies in this excerpt from the […]