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…
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Worse Than Fake News – Ignored News. Top 5 Education Stories You May Have Missed in 2016
Worse Than Fake News – Ignored News. Top 5 Education Stories You May Have Missed in 2016 Fake news! Watch out for fake news! In the wake of the disastrous 2016 election cycle that left us with a conman turned reality TV star as President, the media has suddenly decided the whole thing can be blamed…
Trumping the Environment
Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump was elected, the environment is going to suffer. Both have supported horizontal fracking, the destruction of the earth to extract oil and gas. The use of fracking is so harmful to the environment and public health that numerous banks refuse to lend funds to individuals who wish to build…
Going Down A Dangerous Path
Going Down A Dangerous Path At the ceremony honoring retiring senator Harry Reid, former senator and candidate for President of the United States, Hillary Clinton, took time during her remarks to talk about the proliferation of fake news and it’s real world consequences. The former candidate brought up what is now known as Pizzagate, a fake news…
Out d’Coup | Episode 11 | PA Right-Wing & PennLive go after teacher seniority; Katie McGinty makes some changes’; & Primary Day in Kentucky and Oregon! PLUS: EXPANDED PODCAST
Out d’Coup | Episode 11 | PA Right-Wing & PennLive go after teacher seniority; Katie McGinty makes some changes’; & Primary Day in Kentucky and Oregon! PLUS: EXPANDED PODCAST A HUUUUUUGE day for Raging Chicken Radio. Today we officially roll out our expanded podcast! After our regular Out d’Coup podcast, keep on listening for our interview…
Raging Chicken Radio | Out d’Coup, Episode 9
Raging Chicken Radio | Out d’Coup, Episode 9 It’s May 3, 2016. On today’s episode of Out d’Coup podcast, we talk to Sean Kitchen about his upcoming article on Katie McGinty’s ties to the natural gas industry as she prepares to take on Pat Toomey for a PA Senate seat this fall. We talk about the…
Raging Chicken Radio | Out d’Coup, Episode 8
Raging Chicken Radio | Out d’Coup, Episode 8 It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania! On today’s episode, we talk about the latest in the presidential and state races, where the Bernie Sanders campaign activists go from here, and the need to build on the amazing organizing that has characterizes this presidential election season. We also talk about…
Raging Chicken Radio | Out d’Coup, Episode 7
Raging Chicken Radio | Out d’Coup, Episode 7 On today’s episode of Out d’Coup, we talk about Pennsylvania’s historical move to pass medical marijuana legislation over the weekend. We talk about the amazing work of the activists who made it happen and what’s next up in the fight for decriminalization. We also talk about today’s New…
Endorsement Smoke and Mirrors
Endorsement Smoke and Mirrors Famed consumer advocate and former independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader recently wrote a column entitled “Big Union Leaders Betray Sanders and Workers”. The piece shines light on what is an open secret within the ranks of labor, an endorsement of a candidate by a union is not always a reflection of the…
Why is It So Hard to Vote in America? Voter Suppression is Desperation Politics
Why is It So Hard to Vote in America? Voter Suppression is Desperation Politics No one should have to stand in line an entire work day to vote. But that’s what happened to people in yesterday’s Arizona primary election. Lines stretched literally for miles. People actually ordered pizza to be delivered to them IN LINE! Citizens…
Juicy Pumpkin Juice 