PARADISE PAPERS LEAK REVEALS SECRETS OF THE WORLD ELITE’S HIDDEN WEALTH

MON, 11/6/2017 – BY JULIETTE GARSIDE (Occupy.com)  THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON THE GUARDIAN The world’s biggest businesses, heads of state and global figures in politics, entertainment and sport who have sheltered their wealth in secretive tax havens are being revealed this week in a major new investigation into Britain’s offshore empires. The… Continue reading

IN TEXAS, A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUES FOR THE RIGHT TO SIT DURING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

THU, 11/9/2017 – BY AARON G. FOUNTAIN JR. (Occupy.com) Last month, a high school student in Houston, Texas, sued her school district because school officials suspended her for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The principal of Windfern High School told 17-year-old India Landry that she could either stand for the Pledge or stay… Continue reading

Lindsey Graham Latest Republican to Admit GOP Tax Plan Is All About Keeping ‘Financial Contributions’ of Donors Flowing

November 09, 2017 by Common Dreams “Republicans are literally out here warning each other that their big donors will stop writing checks if they don’t do their bidding.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer As Common Dreams reported Tuesday, Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) has made a similar remark, complaining that his donors are pressuring him… Continue reading

“‘Tsunami’ of Progressive Victories Delivers Massive Repudiation of Trumpism” by Jake Johnson

November 08, 2017 by Common Dreams “They tried to take our healthcare, ban our neighbors, peddle bigotry, and steal for the one percent. Yesterday was the result. Just wait until 2018.” Gov.-elect Ralph Northam links arms with current Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Lt. Gov.-elect Justin Fairfax, Attorney General-elect Mark Herring, and U.S…. Continue reading

Phil Murphy wins in NJ! Public Banking on the ballot and wins!

posted by PUBLIC BANKING INST (publicbankinginstitute.org) November 07, 2017 BREAKING: Phil Murphy wins New Jersey’s governor’s race. But it’s not only a win for Murphy, it’s also a win for Public Banks. As John Nichols of The Nation put it today, “Public banking is on the ballot today—not as the sort of statewide referendum issue… Continue reading

“Why Donna Brazile’s Story Matters – But Not for the Reason You Might Think” by Matt Taibbi

November 07, 2017 by Rolling Stone (CommonDreams.org) Everyone knew the primary was rigged. The real question is: Why did they bother, when they would have won anyway? Donna Brazile, then-interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, is seen on the floor of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on the final… Continue reading