Pittsburgh Public Schools Advised to Repeat Same Mistakes Over and Over and Over… “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” -Albert Einstein(attributed) “AAAUUURGH!” -Charlie Brown If I crash my car right into a wall, the worst thing to do would be to get into another car and crash it right…
Woman’s March on Washington D.C. And Around The Country
Woman’s March on Washington D.C. And Around The Country This Saturday is the Woman’s March on Washington D.C. At 10am thousands will be gathering on the National Mall to stand for our rights. We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families…
The Racists Roots and Racist Indoctrination of School Choice
The Racists Roots and Racist Indoctrination of School Choice “Simple justice requires that public funds, to which all taxpayers of all races contribute, not be spent in any fashion which encourages, subsidizes, or results in racial discrimination.” -President John F. Kennedy “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Billionaires and…
Out d’Coup | Sean Kitchen Kicked Out of Wagner’s Gubernatorial Event; PA Sen. Casey Shows His Big Pharma Cred; Media Unprepared for Raw Power Play by Trump Administration
Out d’Coup | Sean Kitchen Kicked Out of Wagner’s Gubernatorial Event; PA Sen. Casey Shows His Big Pharma Cred; Media Unprepared for Raw Power Play by Trump Administration It’s Friday, January 13, 2017. This is Kevin Mahoney, editor and founder of Raging Chicken Press and Raging Chicken Media. Each week I talk to our Capitol muckraker-in-chief,…
Self-Serving Public Servants – Trump, DeVos and the Rise of the Plutocrats
Self-Serving Public Servants – Trump, DeVos and the Rise of the Plutocrats This election cycle we have witnessed a subtle change to our political landscape – and it’s probably not the one you’re thinking about. It’s not that Republicans have gained control of a large chunk of our government. It’s not that racists, anti-feminists and xenophobes…
PA Senator Bob Casey Sides with Republicans to Keep Prescription Drug Prices High
PA Senator Bob Casey Sides with Republicans to Keep Prescription Drug Prices High Last night, during the Republican-controlled Senate’s “vote-a-rama” that set the stage for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), there was one notable opportunity to amend the GOP’s agenda. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) proposed and amendment to allow importing prescription drugs from…
Laid Off Unemplyment Center Employees Protest Senator Wagner’s Announcement to Run for Governor
Laid Off Unemplyment Center Employees Protest Senator Wagner’s Announcement to Run for Governor Like it or not Pennsylvania, the 2018 Governor’s race has officially started, and the steaks cannot be set any higher. Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Tom Wolf is the only person standing between State Senator Scott Wagner and a conservative General Assembly turning the Commonwealth into a…
Coss Marte From Drug Kingpin to Ex-Con to Business Owner – A Story of Turning Your Life Around
Coss Marte From Drug Kingpin to Ex-Con to Business Owner – A Story of Turning Your Life Around Coss Marte, 31, isn’t your typical ex-convict. The former drug kingpin, after spending time behind bars, has turned his health and life around and is now helping other formerly incarcerated people get their new lives in order through…
School Privatization Turns Business Into Predator and Students Into Prey
School Privatization Turns Business Into Predator and Students Into Prey The mother sea turtle struggles to shore to lay her eggs. A typical clutch includes anywhere from 50–350 eggs, which the mother hides under the sand. Her sole contribution to their future complete, she swims away. They incubate underground for 50-60 days. Then just at dusk,…
First Episode of Out d’Coup Podcast of 2017 Is Up!
First Episode of Out d’Coup Podcast of 2017 Is Up! It’s January 6, 2017. Happy New Year and welcome back to Raging Chicken Out d’Coup Podcast. This is Kevin Mahoney, editor and founder of Raging Chicken Press – and now, Raging Chicken Media. Each week I talk to our Capitol muckraker-in-chief, Sean Kitchen, about the good,…
Juicy Pumpkin Juice 