Economic Crisis and Tax Injustice
The Associated Press's Robin Hindery reported on October 29, 2010 that the AP had found a remarkable fact: communities across the U.S. have been raising their local property taxes. The AP surveyed 39 states and studied 2,387 revenue measures that came before town, city, and county voters. In most of those elections, voters favored measures that raised their own property tax rates. Voters wanted to support their local schools and other services provided by local governments. The AP began Hindery's story as follows: “Forget all the talk about voters being fed up with high taxes.”
The Associated Press's Robin Hindery reported on October 29, 2010 that the AP had found a remarkable fact: communities across the U.S. have been raising their local property taxes. The AP surveyed 39 states and studied 2,387 revenue measures that came before town, city, and county voters. In most of those elections, voters favored measures that raised their own property tax rates. Voters wanted to support their local schools and other services provided by local governments. The AP began Hindery's story as follows: “Forget all the talk about voters being fed up with high taxes.”
Obama administration sings new tune on foreclosures
The Obama administration is singing a different tune about foreclosures. A year ago, officials focused on stemming the foreclosure tide. Now they are touting the need for foreclosures to rebuild the housing market.
The Obama administration is singing a different tune about foreclosures. A year ago, officials focused on stemming the foreclosure tide. Now they are touting the need for foreclosures to rebuild the housing market.
Obama administration sings new tune on foreclosures
The Obama administration is singing a different tune about foreclosures. A year ago, officials focused on stemming the foreclosure tide. Now they are touting the need for foreclosures to rebuild the housing market.
The Obama administration is singing a different tune about foreclosures. A year ago, officials focused on stemming the foreclosure tide. Now they are touting the need for foreclosures to rebuild the housing market.
Squeezing the Working Class What's Happening in Europe?
Europe is seeing some of the largest demonstrations since World War II, with labor agitation being the major trademark. The reasons for this labor unrest are easy to see. Let’s look at several facts, starting with unemployment. Europe has always had lower unemployment than the United States. No longer. Since 1982, unemployment (as an average of the EU-15) has been higher in the European Union than in the United States. Actually, unemployment had already started to rise in Europe by the late 1970s, coinciding with the first steps by the EU-15 countries to construct what they later called the European Union. One consequence of forming this Union was higher unemployment, and from that time, unemployment has increased, eventually exceeding that in the United States.
Europe is seeing some of the largest demonstrations since World War II, with labor agitation being the major trademark. The reasons for this labor unrest are easy to see. Let’s look at several facts, starting with unemployment. Europe has always had lower unemployment than the United States. No longer. Since 1982, unemployment (as an average of the EU-15) has been higher in the European Union than in the United States. Actually, unemployment had already started to rise in Europe by the late 1970s, coinciding with the first steps by the EU-15 countries to construct what they later called the European Union. One consequence of forming this Union was higher unemployment, and from that time, unemployment has increased, eventually exceeding that in the United States.
An Interview with Swiss MP Jean-Charles Rielle A "Swiss Made" Boat for Gaza
Meeting in Geneva in early October, representatives of the International Coalition to Break the Siege on Gaza (people from Britain, Switzerland, Greece, Sweden, Malaysia, Turkey, United Sates, Norway, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Algeria, Kuwait, Jordan as well as other Arab countries) have confirmed their determination to break the maritime blockade imposed by Israel on the population of Gaza. While the Swiss boat was ready as of August, the departure of the second Freedom Flotilla had to be postponed till next spring since an increasing number of countries want to join it. The 45 passengers who will leave aboard the Swiss boat (500 applications have been received) include members of parliament. Jean-Charles Rielle, 58, Socialist member of the Swiss Parliament, is one of them.
Meeting in Geneva in early October, representatives of the International Coalition to Break the Siege on Gaza (people from Britain, Switzerland, Greece, Sweden, Malaysia, Turkey, United Sates, Norway, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Algeria, Kuwait, Jordan as well as other Arab countries) have confirmed their determination to break the maritime blockade imposed by Israel on the population of Gaza. While the Swiss boat was ready as of August, the departure of the second Freedom Flotilla had to be postponed till next spring since an increasing number of countries want to join it. The 45 passengers who will leave aboard the Swiss boat (500 applications have been received) include members of parliament. Jean-Charles Rielle, 58, Socialist member of the Swiss Parliament, is one of them.
Fed Easing May Mean 20% Dollar Drop: Bill Gross
The dollar is in danger of losing 20 percent of its value over the next few years if the Federal Reserve continues unconventional monetary easing, Bill Gross, the manager of the world's largest mutual fund, said on Monday.
The dollar is in danger of losing 20 percent of its value over the next few years if the Federal Reserve continues unconventional monetary easing, Bill Gross, the manager of the world's largest mutual fund, said on Monday.
The "cure" that kills in the Gulf
Residents in the Gulf of Mexico are facing a slew of illnesses in the wake of BP's oil spill--and many believe it's due to BP's use of toxic dispersants. TWO-YEAR-old Gavin Tillman of Pass Christian, Miss., has been diagnosed with severe upper respiratory, sinus, and viral infections. His temperature has reached more than 102.2 degrees since September 15, yet his sicknesses continue to worsen. His parents, some doctors and environmental consultants believe the child's ailments are linked to exposure to chemicals spilt by BP during its Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. Gavin's father, mother and cousin, Shayleigh, are also facing serious health problems. Their symptoms are being experienced by many others living along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Residents in the Gulf of Mexico are facing a slew of illnesses in the wake of BP's oil spill--and many believe it's due to BP's use of toxic dispersants. TWO-YEAR-old Gavin Tillman of Pass Christian, Miss., has been diagnosed with severe upper respiratory, sinus, and viral infections. His temperature has reached more than 102.2 degrees since September 15, yet his sicknesses continue to worsen. His parents, some doctors and environmental consultants believe the child's ailments are linked to exposure to chemicals spilt by BP during its Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. Gavin's father, mother and cousin, Shayleigh, are also facing serious health problems. Their symptoms are being experienced by many others living along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
The myths they'll spin about Election 2010
On the surface, Election Day 2010 couldn't be more different from Election Day 2008. Two years ago, Barack Obama was coasting to victory on a wave of enthusiasm encapsulated in his campaign slogan "Yes we can." The Democrats won big in congressional elections, achieving the biggest majorities in both houses than either party has had in a generation. This year, the Republicans are the ones who will win big, and the furthest-right reaches of their party are setting the national agenda.
On the surface, Election Day 2010 couldn't be more different from Election Day 2008. Two years ago, Barack Obama was coasting to victory on a wave of enthusiasm encapsulated in his campaign slogan "Yes we can." The Democrats won big in congressional elections, achieving the biggest majorities in both houses than either party has had in a generation. This year, the Republicans are the ones who will win big, and the furthest-right reaches of their party are setting the national agenda.
US election campaign ends amid deepening economic crisis
The campaign for the midterm US election Tuesday is coming to an end under the shadow of an intractable and deepening economic crisis and the evident inability of the Obama administration to develop any policies to overcome it. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 36 of the 100 seats in the Senate and governorships in 39 of the 50 states are at stake. The Democratic Party, which holds a 59-41 edge in the Senate and a 255-178 edge in the House, is expected to lose a significant number of seats in both houses, with media projections of a Republican takeover of the House but not the Senate.
The campaign for the midterm US election Tuesday is coming to an end under the shadow of an intractable and deepening economic crisis and the evident inability of the Obama administration to develop any policies to overcome it. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 36 of the 100 seats in the Senate and governorships in 39 of the 50 states are at stake. The Democratic Party, which holds a 59-41 edge in the Senate and a 255-178 edge in the House, is expected to lose a significant number of seats in both houses, with media projections of a Republican takeover of the House but not the Senate.
Standing up against Fox's hate
APPROXIMATELY 200 people turned out for the "March Against Hate"--a much-needed demonstration in downtown New York City on October 23. Those who attended were fed up with the fear and bigotry being whipped by right-wing politicians and the media--particularly during a time when an alarming spike in hate crimes has swept over the city and nation, targeting the very communities that have been demonized.
APPROXIMATELY 200 people turned out for the "March Against Hate"--a much-needed demonstration in downtown New York City on October 23. Those who attended were fed up with the fear and bigotry being whipped by right-wing politicians and the media--particularly during a time when an alarming spike in hate crimes has swept over the city and nation, targeting the very communities that have been demonized.
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