The following piece by Harold Meyerson appeared in The American Prospect. In Seattle, in 1999, Lefts Old and New converged to mount what is arguably the most far-reaching protest against the corporate domination of the planet. The protests extended well beyond the young enragés’ sit-down strike in the city’s streets, which made it impossible for the… Source
The GOP-controlled Senate signed off on the proposal 26-3.
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A virtual auction is set to end on Saturday. Assets School's Illumination auction is open to the public. Among the items are: With Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up, these could make great gifts. "Assets is the only school in Hawaii specializing in educating students who are gifted, dyslexic, and have []
President Biden touted his new plans to eliminate student loan debt for as many as 30 million borrowers and vowed to 'never stop delivering relief' on Monday.
Kanawha County residents get assistance on 'next steps' following two weeks worth of storms.
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Sen. Mitt Romney regarding the demise of the No Labels political party initiative tells us as much about Romney, and why he failed to ever become a national leader, as it does about the failure of the No Labels effort. No Labels defined its mission “to support centrism and bipartisanship.” Romney defines this effort as seeking out the “sensible middle voices” in American politics. My view is that No Labels failed because of its very incorrect assumption...
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Sen. Mitt Romney regarding the demise of the No Labels political party initiative tells us as much about Romney, and why he failed to ever become a national leader, as it does about the failure of the No Labels effort. No Labels defined its mission “to support centrism and bipartisanship.” Romney defines this effort as seeking out the “sensible middle voices” in American politics. My view is that No Labels failed because of its very incorrect assumption...
Brazil is postponing the requirement of a visa for citizens Australia, Canada and the United States until April 10, 2025. The permit was scheduled to go into effect Wednesday, hours before the government announced it would be delaying it. People interested in obtaining a visa will have to show proof that they have at least $2,000 in their bank account
Like a mirage speeding across the dusty desert outside Pueblo, Colorado, the first hydrogen-fuel-cell passenger train in the United States is getting warmed up on its test track. Made by the Swiss manufacturer Stadler and known as the FLIRT (for “Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train”), it will soon be shipped to Southern California, where…
There’s been much ado about northbound migration across the Mexico-US border – but some are moving in the other directionDon’t call Jym Varnadore an ex-pat.Yes, he and his wife, Renee Varnadore, are living abroad. But they left the United States in search of a quality of life that’s no longer in reach for them stateside. Now, the clear blue waters of Rosarito Beach are quickly becoming home. Continue reading
Ellis Island's museum is getting a 21st-century makeover, more than 100 years after millions of immigrants took their first steps in America there.
In walking down Piikoi Street from Ala Moana Boulevard to Beretania Street, I counted 19 intersections where the crosswalks were barely identifiable. In many cases cars were blocking the way, perhaps because drivers did not notice they were in a crosswalk.