Breaking news: Kucinich seriously considering running for Congress in Washington State

Washington State supporters of Dennis Kucinich received email this morning indicating that the Ohio Democrat is seriously considering running for Congress in Washington State: Dear Friend, I have just received this communication from Washington Citizens for Kucinich which asks that I consider running for Congress in Washington State. This week, while I was speaking in…

Amazon.com shareholder proposal for disclosure of political spending; company meeting

Amazon.com has come under criticism for working with ALEC (the American Legislative Exchange Council), a corporate lobbying group that writes model legislation in favor of corporate and conservative causes. See Wal-Mart Joins Amazon to Pitch State Law for Tax Benefit Plan, wherein it says: “ALEC Exposed” The Center for Media and Democracy created a website…

Moscow Flash Mob Dance for Peace

RootsAction writes: “Mr President: Watch This Video. It’s been decades since the Cold War ended, yet our country still has 450 U.S. inter-continental ballistic missiles deployed and ready to fire at Russia on a moment’s notice. The Russian people are not our enemy. Their dancing – and this video – inspires us.”

Impressive participants' guide for 99% Spring training sessions

Tonight, in association with MoveOn.org, I’ll be attending a 99% Spring training session.  I got an email from the organizers with a link to their training materials, including this PDF:  The 99% Spring Training Guide.  I’m impressed. It’s well-written, attractively designed and full of documented information from multiple sources about non-violent direct action and other…

Scrap the Cap; Dennis Kucinich in Des Moines, on Social Security, Taxation, War, Trade, and Justice

Dennis Kucinich appeared in Des Moines, WA on April 12, 2012 at a forum on “The Threat to Social Security: An Issue for All Generations.“  Photos and video excerpts are below. Other speakers at the forum were Pramila Jayapal, Executive Director, One America; Marilyn Watkins, Policy Director, Economic Opportunity Institute; and Magdaleno Rose-Avila, Executive Director, The Latino…

WA State gets B- on State Integrity's Corruption Risk Report Card

State Integrity Investigation (http://www.stateintegrity.org) has rated the 50 states on corruption risk. Washington State has gotten a score of B- on the Corruption Risk Report Card. Overall grade B- 83% Rank among 50 states 3 Click a category to see detailed scores and notes. Public Access to Information B- Political Financing C+ Executive Accountability B-…