Wednesday, April 25, 2012

PBS SPECIAL ON FINANCIAL CRISIS - IT MAY HAPPEN AGAIN!



This is a must see - use the web to see the PBS episodes if you miss the original broadcasts.  This well-done series shows the REAL causes of the financial crisis;  Check out the summary of what is going to be covered HERE!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

ALEC IS HOW BUSINESS GROUPS INFLUENCE STATE LAWMAKERS

Over 2000 state legislators, overwhelmingly Republican, receive model  legislation, voting guidance, and much more from a so-called large organization in Washington funded by big business and well funded conservative groups. If you think your lawmaker works for you, better find out if they are part of this organization!
Read this New York Times article on ALAC for the shocking details!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Who is Powering the Republican Party These Days?

This insightful column from The New York Times explores a lot of interesting topic relating to the methods and mission of the current Republican Party and how they evolved.  Click HERE for some really interesting reading!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Supreme Court Grants Defendents Important Protection Against Poor Legal Representation

Plea bargains are involved in over 90 percent of legal cases, both at the Federal and State levels.  This new ruling was a badly needed change in the rights of defendants who too often are not served well by their lawyers.  See the New York Times article by clicking HERE.