“Heist” Chronicles Theft of American Dream

By Steven MikulanThe Frying Pan
Heist, a new film by Frances Causey and Donald Goldmacher, joins the growing list of angry documentaries chronicling the destruction of America’s economy and its middle class by powerful corporate forces. Like Inside J…

Building a Blue-Green Coalition in California

By Marcy WinogradFormer Democratic Candidate for Congress
After the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, with its codification of imprisonment without charge or trial, I could no longer register voters for the Democratic Party – even wi…

Iowa Conservatives Mourn Passing of Richard Auwerda

Iowa Republicans and conservatives are mourning the passing of another family member tonight. Longtime activist Richard Auwerda went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday. Auwerda lived in Kelley, Iowa and was active in the Story County GOP. He grew up in Wheaton, Illinois and attended Iowa State University. He earned a degree from [...]

Kevin’s Korner: Christmas Edition

Merry Christmas and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful day and are able to take time to remember what this season is all about. In the spirit of the season, I’m giving presents to those in the political world that deserve them. Whether you’re naughty or nice, [...]

Mike Stewart files bill to limit contributions by big banks

State Rep. Mike Stewart, D-Nashville, has filed legislation that would ban campaign contributions from large banks that took bailout funds and calls on the legislature to study whether Tennessee ought to implement new bank regulations to limit their influence. Billing … Continue reading

Why Is the Oakland Police Department Hiding the Truth About Its Violent Crackdown on the Occupy Protests?

By Joshua Holland AlterNet
After three notably violent crackdowns on protesters in as many weeks, Oakland Police Department officials have refused a request by the ACLU of Northern California to release police reports documenting their use of force as …