Congress: Read the Bill First!

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Dear Congress,
Seven hundred billion dollars is a lot of money. We, the undersigned, urge Congress to wait at least 72 hours after the publication of the next version of this bill, before moving to a vote. We believe all legislation should be posted online for at least 72 hours before a vote to give lawmakers [...]

The Rich Are Staging a Coup This Morning

Monday, September 29th, 2008

The biggest robbery in the history of this country is taking place as you read this. Though no guns are being used, 300 million hostages are being taken. Make no mistake about it: After stealing a half trillion dollars to line the pockets of their war-profiteering backers for the past five years, after lining the [...]

Philip Zimbardo: How ordinary people become monsters … or heroes

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Philip Zimbardo knows how easy it is for nice people to turn bad. In this talk, he shares insights and graphic unseen photos from the Abu Ghraib trials. Then he talks about the flip side: how easy it is to be a hero, and how we can rise to the challenge.
Philip Zimbardo was the leader [...]

Sarah Palin – Swimsuit Competion, 1984

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

The then Sarah Heath finished third (second runner-up) in the Miss Alaska pageant, at which she won a college scholarship and the “Miss Congeniality” award.

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