Monthly Archives: May 2015

The Pre-charge Punishment of Julian Assange By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Tucked away on a side street in one of London’s toniest neighborhoods, just across the street from the sprawling department store Harrods, sits a brick, Victorian-era apartment building … Continue reading →

Despite the power of self-regulation to motivate learners and to increase their success, “few teachers effectively prepare students to learn on their own. Students are seldom given a choice regarding academic tasks to pursue, methods for carrying out complex assignments, … Continue reading →

NERMEEN SHAIKH: And what are Texas lawmakers doing to address climate change, given the severity of what’s occurring? FORREST WILDER: Well, I think, in a word, basically nothing. As GOP Candidates Question Climate Change, Texas & Oklahoma Hit by Devastating … Continue reading →

“Why can’t they be this aggressive towards the Wall Street bankers? Why can’t they be this aggressive towards police brutality?” And those viewers are absolutely correct. But people should also realize that this is a day that people should celebrate, … Continue reading →

Former NY Governor George Pataki Launches Presidential Bid   Former three-term New York Governor George Pataki has officially announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. In a speech announcing his bid, Pataki took aim at Hillary Clinton, claiming Democrats … Continue reading →

‘Today We Begin a Political Revolution’: Bernie Sanders Launches Presidential Bid in Vermont by Lauren McCauley “Don’t underestimate me,” says the independent who has entered to challenge Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. “We’re going to do better than people … Continue reading →

Thank you for contacting me with your concerns regarding Fast Track authority for trade negotiation. As you know, Fast Track, also sometimes referred to as trade promotion authority, refers to a trade agreement process where the president is permitted to … Continue reading →

Don’t buy this GOP propaganda!  Tell your GOP leaders and Reps in Washington to get their heads on straight.–kas If you want to send a message to an official who does not represent you, you can: Send a message to … Continue reading →

Thank you for contacting me regarding the United States relationship with Israel. I believe Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish state and that the Israeli people deserve to live within secure, legally recognized and peaceful borders. As … Continue reading →

Featured Resource New Poll Results States Back Healthy School Food From coast to coast, voters back the national nutrition standards for school meals and snacks by big margins. Our newest polls reveal that healthy school food policies get high marks … Continue reading →