Green over Blue

High atop the Northern California coast – amateur photography by Robert A. Vella. Advertisements

Wyden: NSA Violations “More Serious” Than Acknowledged by Gov’t

On Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said the NSA has committed “more serious” violations of existing limits on Continue reading →

U.S. Chamber of Commerce hits $1 billion lobbying mark, next highest spender way behind

Ever wonder why our political system seems to be dominated by corporate interests? An excellent report just out from the Continue reading →

Chipping Away at Choice: Five Growing Threats to Women’s Healthcare Access and Autonomy

The “War on Women” currently being waged by conservatives in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures is well documented. From Continue reading →

Cord Jefferson, Chris Hayes parody on ‘White Criminal Culture’ (VIDEO)

After an unruly mob ran amuck on the heels of the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California on Continue reading →

A Purple Place

Vibrant ground-cover colors the landscape of a fog-shrouded location along the Northern California coast near Monterey Bay – amateur photography Continue reading →

A government shutdown won’t stop Obamacare

Congressional Republicans are debating whether to pass budget legislation that would cut off Obamacare funding. That could lead to a Continue reading →

Ohio bank repossesses the wrong house, refuses to compensate rightful owner for damages

The First National Bank of Wellston repossessed the wrong house in Ohio (because of a “GPS” error), sold or discarded Continue reading →