War on Trade? Did you ever wonder why our "President" is seeking a trade war with Canada? Is it because California and New York will be hit the hardest by these tariffs. These two states are traditionally blue. President Trump's historic summit with Kim Jong-un in Singapore was somewhat overshadowed by the tumultuous climax of the G7 summit in Quebec. America's closest allies … [Read more...] about Our President and the Trade War with Canada
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Connert Media’s Recommendations for Progressive News and Information
Slate One of the great advantages of being an electronic publication is that Slate can publish stories very quickly. When the president makes an important speech, our political correspondent's analysis can be live before the janitors have cleaned the auditorium. When the stock market rallies after the tragic death of a senator, our financial writer can break down the phenomenon … [Read more...] about Connert Media’s Recommendations for Progressive News and Information
WXYZ Multi-part Series – Homeless in Detroit
Donella Crawford, WXYZ-TV Producer, and Herman McKalpain, Engineering Videographer, take on the roles of homeless in the City of Detroit. Experience what it is like to live on the streets and constantly be worred about food and shelter. Lead-ins and tags with Bill Bonds and Diana Lewis. … [Read more...] about WXYZ Multi-part Series – Homeless in Detroit
US Citizens Demand Common Sense Gun Laws
Beginning with: We need to ban automatic weapons. Raising the age isn’t good enough. We need to ban bump stocks and similar accessories. We need to pass universal background checks and close the gun show loophole. We need to make sure those with a history of violent crimes cannot get their hands on a gun. This DOES NOT interfere with any law abiding sane citizens' … [Read more...] about US Citizens Demand Common Sense Gun Laws
You Lose, Big Business Wins
New 21 Percent Tax Rate Has Big Business Smiling from Tarbell Admin on Vimeo. Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce earned $6.6 million in 2015 while being the top in-house lobbyist for tax reform. [1,2] Question: Will the ordinary worker ever see any of these returns? References: Tarbell, February 14, 2018 - New 21 Percent Tax Rate Has … [Read more...] about You Lose, Big Business Wins