Editors' Blog
Youth
“Frequently, the middle-aged and the aged do not know how to approach the youth in the proper way; for, necessarily, the youth must come to socialism in a different way, by other paths, in other forms, under other circumstances than their fathers.” –Lenin, 1916
The death knell of DADT
After a federal judge refused a government plea for a stay on her decision overturning the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy which has been used to expel some 14,000 gay servicemembers, the Pentagon is ordering military recruiters to "not to ask service members or applicants about their sexual orientation, to treat the rank and file with dignity and respect, and to maintain good order and discipline," according to the Washington Post.
November is almost here, get the vote out!
It’s fresh, it’s hot and it’s got a serious message: In 2010, young people have a big stake in the outcome of this election and the only way the powers that be will respect them is if they vote and make the politicians listen to their concerns.
The Wall Street Journal just loves, loves, loves capitalism
Two stories from this Wall Street Journal this week reveal a rather low level of journalistic quality at that Republican Party aligned publication.
African American voters may be key to electoral victory in Nov.
A new joint study by several research organizations revealed this week that African American voters may be key to protecting Democratic leadership in Congress and President Obama's agenda for change.
Push House to consider COLA adjustment on Social Security bennies
I saw this statement from the NCPSSM on news this week that House Dems are considering a bill that would link Social Security benefit increases to COLA. Needs some push I think:
Snake Oil Dream Shopping
The other morning I got this slim packet in the post which told me to open this golden wallet and see what was inside.
New podcast up
Just posted a new podcast, an excerpt of our interview with author Amy Dean.
Right to work for less ain't a bonus
Few regular readers of this site need to be convinced about the harm "right to work" (for less) policies, which are at the core of the Republican Party's agenda, have on working families.
The Waffen SS in Ohio
A reader recently sent me a chilling article from the Atlantic magazine.
