A Florida state senator said the only thing that is going to stop “the evil” behind mass shootings is to send “thoughts and prayers.” During a debate on a proposed assault weapons ban in the Florida legislature on Saturday, state Sen. Kelli Stargel (R) said she finds it offensive when people tell her that the kind words are not enough to stop mass shootings.
Being Republican and a woman at the same time is difficult because you have to somehow be unconcerned about Republican legislation that harms women economically, socially, and physically. Here’s how Republican women do it.
FFRF Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel discusses how Scott Pruitt is promoting his personal religion in the EPA, and putting it into public policy that affects the environment and peoples health.
Sure, bloodbaths in Orlando, Las Vegas, Sandy Hook and Parkland grab media attention for days and weeks at a time. Only that’s not what most people fear or the focus of the national security state. The real enemy, we’re told, the one generating all the hysteria, is “terrorism.” So let’s dig into a quick comparison of the two threats.
There’s something going on in the world. A situation we cannot ignore any longer and we need to address it. Say nay to NRA (nonsensical rifle addiction). From the creator of ‘Netherlands Second’ and ‘Westeros the Serie’s.
Joe Rogan and Jimmy Dore talk about Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump.
Shehla Rashid Shora, Indian Activist, discusses Hindu fascism through religious and political unrest and classism in India.
Pie discusses an everyday aspect of Modern America: Mass shootings.
Worried about corruption before Trump came into office? Well, you have a LOT to worry about now. Trump’s cabinet is using their new positions of power to enrich themselves and their cronies. It’s so pervasive that “democracy” might not be the best adjective to describe the U.S. anymore. Try “oligarchy,” “kleptocracy” or “plutocracy.”
Always Question Authority 