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Johnson & Johnson refuses to stop funding ALEC

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Message from ColorOfChange.org – Imagine this: Let’s say you’re standing in the convenience store choosing between two toothbrush brands. You know that one brand funds a group that has worked to disenfranchise black voters and promote “shoot first” laws like … Continue reading →

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8 of the Top 10 states that don’t pay Federal Income Tax are Red States

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Mitt Romney says citizens who don’t pay income tax will never vote for him. But eight of the top 10 states with the highest number of nonpayers are red states. Mitt Romney speaking to a room of millionaire donors: “There … Continue reading →

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ALEC, Koch Brothers and Voter Suppression

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

For years, the right wing has been trying to stop Black people, other people of color, young people, and the elderly from voting — and now some of America’s biggest companies are helping them do it. These companies have helped … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney: Memories to Last a Lifetime – New Campaign Add from Obama 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

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Welfare, Teenage Pregnancy and Obesity at Epidemic Levels in Red States – Is this the GOP Blueprint for America?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Statistically speaking, the Red State vs Blue State comparison would be better called Black and White (no reference to race) – there is so much contrast.  It is like two different countries actually.  Red States dominate the charts when it … Continue reading →

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Some Wise Words on the Deficit from Sen Bernie Sanders

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

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Does the Buffet Rule Make Sense and Improve Fairness?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Tax Fairness – this is a phrase that you are likely to hear a lot in the coming months.  It seems like this is the phrase the the Obama campaign has decided best describes his push to get the Buffet … Continue reading →

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GOP’s War on Women: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signs 4 Bills against Women in secret in one day

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Controversy is brewing after Governor Scott Walker signed four hot button bills Thursday. The new laws affect everything from abortion to schools and the workplace. The governor signed the bills Thursday night with the news breaking Friday afternoon. “The four bills … Continue reading →

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#1 – GOP Lies – Romney quoting Obama on the Debt

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Here at the centrist word we are going to start tracking blatant lies from the GOP and the Romney campaign.  We are going to start with #1 and see where it takes us.  Here is the first one. #1 – ‘Government can spend … Continue reading →

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The Ryan Plan – Plan to Prosperity for America or Path to Destruction for the GOP?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

I will have to give him this – he is persistant.  After releasing what many saw as a political ‘silver bullet’ for Obama last year, Paul Ryan (R-WI) has done it again.  He has release yet another budget (very similar … Continue reading →

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