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“Poor Americans Have It Too Good”
The 6th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $34 billion, Charles Koch's Cato Institute claims that the “typical” poor American family is sitting back enjoying the good life, forcing overburdened tax-payers to pick up the tab.. Think Tank Report...
Understanding Unemployment—How To Read The Jobs Report
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Stand Up To “Stand Your Ground”
The traditional presumption in the law—from the advent of the Hebrew Bible through the creation of Roman law, English common law, and American law—has been that if you could spare human life, it was incumbent upon you to do so. By now, most Americans are familiar with...
Colin Powell Blasts GOP’s Vote Suppression Scheme
On Face the Nation this Sunday, Colin Powell, former Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, warned his fellow Republicans that the continuing push to restrict voting rights is going to "backfire" and harm the Republican Party:...
Stand Up, Virginia!
STATE VOTING INFORMATION – VIRGINIA VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE (BY MAIL): 10/14/2013 ELECTION DAY: 11/5/2013 GET INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING IN VIRGINIA Questions about voting in your state: (800)...
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands gathered early Saturday on the nation's "front yard," the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial, yearning for a bit of that transcendent sense of racial unity heralded on this spot by the Rev. Martin Luther King 50 years ago in his "I...
Raising the Minimum Wage Could Be a Winning Issue for Democrats. Here’s Why.
Liberals have spent years now agonizing over why it is that many working-class white Americans vote for the party whose policies on taxes, organized labor and much more work against their own economic interests—the "What's the matter with Kansas" problem. Well, here...
My Grandfather Would Roll Over In His Grave
Speaking directly to the camera, Paul Osborne of Raven says “My family’s been in Southwest Virginia since the mid 1800s. My grandfather would roll over in his grave if he saw what was going on today with the energy companies.” “Ken Cuccinelli is helping the energy...
Madison Candidates’ Night Forums
MEET YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATES ASK QUESTIONS, GET ANSWERS! Elections Countdown Look for the "Question Box" At the Madison County Library, ask your question at the forum or submit in advance by post or email Rural Madison c/o 2246 Lindsay Lane Madison, VA 22727...
In Perspective – Senator Ralph Northam
From This Week In Richmond, Senator Ralph Northam offers an in-depth perspective on the issues and challenges facing Virginia.
