https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-canada-border-opening-sends-snowbirds-south-11636484009? U.S.-Canada Border Opening Sends Snowbirds South Canadians are again driving to the U.S. to escape a harsh winter, and Florida and other states are eager to welcome them By Kim Mackrael and Paul VieiraNov. 9, 2021 1:53 pm ET OTTAWA—Shirley Parchoma and her husband, Bernie, were first-time Canadian snowbirds in February of last year when they last … Continue reading Vaccinated non-U.S. citizens about to flood back into the U.S.
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The U.S. is behind the entire E.U. in how it takes care of its citizens — Michael Moore gives us details
It's becoming more and more difficult to come up with any measure by which the United States comes within even the top ten -- whether it's the number of women who die giving birth, the expense of college, childcare and so many other measures. Instead we bleed off our wealth into the hands of those … Continue reading The U.S. is behind the entire E.U. in how it takes care of its citizens — Michael Moore gives us details
Democrats must take any action needed to stop the GOP’s assault on voting rights — do Anything
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/03/democrats-need-hr-1-and-new-vra-protect-voting-rights/618171/ Democrats’ Only Chance to Stop the GOP Assault on Voting Rights If the party doesn’t pass new protections, it could lose the House, Senate, and White House within the next four years.By Ronald Brownstein The Atlantic MARCH 3, 2021SHARE The most explosive battle in decades over access to the voting booth will reach a new crescendo … Continue reading Democrats must take any action needed to stop the GOP’s assault on voting rights — do Anything
Why Democrats must use the nuclear option to ensure voting rights and save what’s left of our democracy
This article is from six months ago but its points were well made and are worth reading. https://www.alternet.org/2021/03/democratic-democracy/ A GOP lawyer's admission unintentionally revealed why the Democrats need the nuclear option to save democracy First Lady Melania Trump looks on as Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivers remarks during her swearing-in ceremony as Supreme Court Associate … Continue reading Why Democrats must use the nuclear option to ensure voting rights and save what’s left of our democracy
WE NEED TO PASS CLIMATE CRISIS LEGISLATION NOW!!
The U.S. isn't in the top 10 globally by many measurements (child poverty, maternal deaths, comprehensive healthcare), but we certainly do excel at using and producing fossil fuels. Failure to take legislative action this session will be catastrophic for the planet as we may not be this close again for years.If that requires doing away … Continue reading WE NEED TO PASS CLIMATE CRISIS LEGISLATION NOW!!
Everyday sexism still having objectively measurable effect on how quickly women get promoted for the same work
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/10/14/opinion/gender-bias.html This Is How Everyday Sexism Could Stop You From Getting That Promotion By Jessica NordellGraphics by Yaryna Serkez Jessica Nordell is a science and culture journalist. Yaryna Serkez is a writer and a graphics editor for Opinion. When the computer scientist and mathematician Lenore Blum announced her resignation from Carnegie Mellon University in 2018, the community … Continue reading Everyday sexism still having objectively measurable effect on how quickly women get promoted for the same work
Left and right in U.S. use different words for similar ideas and objects
I really hoped for more from this article but it still makes a few interesting points. https://www.wired.com/story/left-right-speak-different-languages-literally/? 10.21.2020 05:34 PM The Left and the Right Speak Different Languages—Literally A study analyzing patterns in online comments found that liberals and conservatives use different words to express similar ideas. The language at a rally for President Trump … Continue reading Left and right in U.S. use different words for similar ideas and objects
Canada invoking treaty rights to keep using critical, but dangerous, Line 5 of pipeline thru Michigan
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/06/canada-us-michigan-pipeline-dispute? Canada invokes 1977 treaty with US as dispute over pipeline intensifies Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer says Line 5 of pipeline is a ‘ticking time bomb’ and has ordered it shut down An aboveground section of Enbridge's Line 5 at the Mackinaw City, Michigan, pump station. Photograph: John Flesher/AP Leyland Cecco in TorontoWed 6 Oct 2021 10.56 … Continue reading Canada invoking treaty rights to keep using critical, but dangerous, Line 5 of pipeline thru Michigan
New York State voters — info about the Constitutional amendments on the back of the ballot
I vote absentee so already have a copy of the ballot with five (5!!!) separate proposals to amend New York's constitution. These links contain an explanation of the particular provision and some discussion about the pros and cons of each. Just for jollies, I'll tell you I intend to vote in favor of four out … Continue reading New York State voters — info about the Constitutional amendments on the back of the ballot
Georgia is where democracy is dying
By George Zornick, HuffPost, October 4, 2021 Republicans in Georgia have been busy this year. Through a bevy of laws and rule changes, both big and small, they are overhauling how people vote — and making it much harder to do so, predominantly for Democratic voters. HuffPost reporter Travis Waldron traveled there and chronicled the stealth effort for … Continue reading Georgia is where democracy is dying
The risk of a coup based on lies and subversion of democracy still exists
New bombshells show Trump's coup threat was real and hasn't passed Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN Updated 10:22 AM ET, Wed September 22, 2021 (CNN)A rush of new and shocking behind-the-scenes disclosures about how then-President Donald Trump sought to thwart the Constitution and the will of voters makes a clear case that America came closer to a coup earlier this year … Continue reading The risk of a coup based on lies and subversion of democracy still exists
Ease of mail-in voting appears to increase turnout and should affect number voting in CA recall
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/08/us/the-ease-of-mail-in-voting-may-increase-turnout-in-californias-recall-election.html? The ease of mail-in voting may increase turnout in California’s recall election. Workers sorted through mail-in ballots in San Jose, Calif., last month.Credit...Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Shawn Hubler and Jill Cowan Sept. 8, 2021 A temporary change in California’s election rules aimed at protecting voters during the coronavirus pandemic could be instrumental in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s effort … Continue reading Ease of mail-in voting appears to increase turnout and should affect number voting in CA recall
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