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Some Videos that Show us Why Unions Matter

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin

Here are some powerful, short, well-made videos that help remind us all about why unions matter so much. Even more now than ever before. The words in this song alone say it all – made back in 1978 when unions … Continue reading →

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How to Fix America in 126 Super Cute Seconds – by MoveOn.org

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin

And easy enough for a 5-year old to understand!   Enjoy!    

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We are repeating History’s Mistake of Paris 1789

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Last night, I watched this documentary and was completely awestruck by how close we are repeating the same mistakes that led up to the Reign of Terror in Paris, France. During the 1700′s, France practiced the same immoral policies we … Continue reading →

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The Ironic Prediction of George W. Bush by Matt Damon

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

Remember that awesome scene in “Goodwill Hunting” where he is interviewed for a job at the NSA? It’s one of my favorite scenes. No one really could have seen the future coming in Matt Damon’s last line. History repeats itself, … Continue reading →

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The media must stop saying the Unemployed have “given up looking for work”

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin

The unemployed are being asked way too much in return for the very little they are getting.  Not only are they being ignored in policy-making, they are being labeled, passively, as quitters.  When you say the unemployed have “given up” … Continue reading →

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