Police Mace Two Non-Threatening Female Protesters at Occupy Wall Street Police Mace Two Non-Threatening Female Protesters at Occupy Wall Street Sunday, September, 25th, 2011, 12:35 am Share on Tumblr Police Mace Two Non-Threatening Female Protesters at Occupy Wall Street was written by Sarah Jones for PoliticusUSA. © PoliticusUSA, Sun, Sep 25th, 2011 — All Rights Reserved About Sarah Jones (2,398 Posts) Since joining PoliticusUSA in February of 2009, Sarah has been quoted by The Atlantic Wire, The Week, The Richard Dawkins Foundation and more. Sarah graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a major in Psychology & Latin. Connect with Sarah Jones
Political Hell A powerful senator dies after a prolonged illness. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter. "No problem, just let me in," says the guy. "Well, I'd like to but I have orders from higher up. "Really, I've made up my mind. "I'm sorry but we have our rules." And with that, St. "Now it's time to visit Heaven." So 24 hours pass with the head of state joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. "Well then, you've spent a day in Hell and another in Heaven. He reflects for a minute, then the senator answers, "Well, I would never have said it, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in Hell." So St. The Devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning!
GOP budget cuts would kill 700,000 jobs: report By Sahil KapurMonday, February 28, 2011 12:30 EDT WASHINGTON – The Republican budget proposal to sharply cut federal spending would cost 700,000 jobs through 2012, according to the independent analyst Moody’s. In a new report obtained Monday by the Washington Post, Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi analyzes the House Republican budget proposal cutting spending by $61 billion this year and projects that it will curtail job growth. “The House Republicans’ proposal would reduce 2011 real GDP growth by 0.5% and 2012 growth by 0.2%. This would mean some 400,000 fewer jobs created by the end of 2011 and 700,000 fewer jobs by the end of 2012,” Zandi concluded. The numbers challenge the GOP’s philosophy that government spending cuts help create jobs and grow the economy, a view that puts the party at odds with Democrats. House Republicans passed their budget just over a week ago by a 235-189 margin, setting up a stand off with President Barack Obama and Democrats.
OccupyWallStreet Protests Coming to a City Near You Corporations were deemed people by the Supreme Court of the United States; politicians have declared publicly as such while self interest groups weakened the middle class. We could no longer remain ignored. Our elected politicians are no longer listening and so, we/they Occupied Wall Street. Now, the movement is stirring as the MSM largely ignores this massive protest so the revolution is being twitterized. Reports poured in today of protesters becoming targets of police brutality, including taser use, reports of using gas on protesters and mace. While roaming around Facebook in search of news the MSM has blacked out, I found this page, which led to another, then another, then another and so forth. We have felt the need to act quickly as more Occupy events are popping up all over the country. This website and Facebook page, began today and thus far, thousands have joined — tomorrow is another day. [youtube] Tags: Occupy Wall Street, Protests
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law, Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations, Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Article 1. Article 2. Article 3.
Veterans more likely to be homeless, study says By William M. Welch, USA TODAY Updated 2/10/2011 6:29:21 AM | Military veterans are much more likely to be homeless than other Americans, according to the government's first in-depth study of homelessness among former servicemembers. By Matt Rourke, APDepartment of Veterans Affairs nurse clinician Richard Burdo, left, speaks to a homeless veteran under an overpass during a winter storm in Philadelphia on Jan. 26. By Matt Rourke, AP Department of Veterans Affairs nurse clinician Richard Burdo, left, speaks to a homeless veteran under an overpass during a winter storm in Philadelphia on Jan. 26. About 16% of homeless adults in a one-night survey in January 2009 were veterans, though vets make up only 10% of the adult population. More than 75,000 veterans were living on the streets or in a temporary shelter that night. The urgency of the problem is growing as more people return from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. "It's an absolute shame," he said. Male: 93% White, non-Hispanic: 49%
District settles protest lawsuit The District said Monday it has agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle a lawsuit by protesters arrested during demonstrations nine years ago. The preliminary agreement includes a maximum payment of $18,000 to each of the 680 people who were arrested at the April 2000 protests tied to meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. D.C. Attorney General Peter J. Nickles said the maximum payout, including attorneys’ fees, is $13.3 million. However, because of the cap on individual payouts, the total could be less, depending on how many people come forward. Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, of the Partnership for Civil Justice, said that in addition to the $13.3 million for the class, there are some additional payments for specific plaintiffs who claim they were beaten, bringing the total to $13.7 million. As part of the settlement, D.C. police assigned to demonstrations and officers from partner agencies will receive enhanced training, Ms. But Mr. Ms. After the arrests, Mr.
OUTFOXED: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism DNC bans corporate cash from convention Washington (CNN)—The Democratic National Committee will not accept corporate contributions or donations from lobbyists to help fund the 2012 Democratic National Convention, a committee spokesman said on late Friday afternoon. An excerpt of the contract with the Charlotte, North Carolina host committee provided to CNN reveals that the DNC required a ban corporate cash as well as contributions from political action committees and lobbyists. Emphasizing the importance of grassroots donations, the DNC expressed an eagerness to involve “people from all over the country” during the three-day convention that closes with the Democratic nomination for president. DNC Communication Director Brad Woodhouse said, “From the very beginning, President Obama has placed a high priority on increasing the influence of grassroots and individual donors, and this convention will go further in that direction than any convention ever.”