On March 31, 2014 Senator Menendez of New Jersey asked for and was granted permission to address the United States Senate regarding S. 1737, the Minimum Wage Fairness Act. There he spoke of Cesar Chavez – the labor rights activist: “Mr. President, I shortly am going to make a unanimous consent request on S. Res. […]
“Let’s start talking and let’s start listening to one another” in Congress, implores Rep. Bera
On September 28, 2013 Rep. Bera of California asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for a few minutes regarding the looming government shutdown. “Mr. Speaker, we can avoid this. Let’s do what our history has shown us we can do. President Ronald Reagan was able to work […]
Scarlett Johansson’s Divorce and Child Custody Battle Heats Up
Actress and model Scarlett Johansson has filed for divorce after two years of marriage to her estranged French husband Romain Dauriac. The couple, which has tried to keep the divorce private, is now tasked with dividing assets and coming to an agreement on child custody arrangements. According to a report from the Associated Press, Dauriac […]
Should All Cell Phone Use by Drivers Be Banned?
Many states have laws limiting texting while driving and drivers’ use of hand-held cell phones while behind the wheel to prevent distracted driving accidents. Should the laws be tougher? A recent hearing in New Jersey shows there is some support for more restrictive distracted driving laws. New Jersey lawmakers recently heard from a federal transportation […]
Tear Drops Fall Into The Deep
Poetry from the Corner of Barbara Kasey Smith’s World: The oceans beat soothes my soul waves stroke my brow makes me whole. Tear drops…fall into the deep flows with surges as I weep. I wonder where they will go maybe to a land I do not know. Will the hurt sting folks who receive like […]
On Behalf of the Passive Majority Who Have Stood By Too Long in the Face of Racism….I’m Sorry and Here Is My Proposal For Change
This article is reprinted by permission with the author. On Behalf of the Passive Majority Who Have Stood By Too Long in the Face of Racism….I’m Sorry and Here Is My Proposal For Change by Rev. Linda Schiller-Hanna I’ll speak for myself, but suspect this will resonate to many others who concur […]
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